On Tuesday, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains on the NFL’s Commissioner’s Exempt List even after taking a no contest plea in his criminal case that has kept him away from the team.
Jacobs had a hearing in the Brown County Courthouse on Thursday morning where he pleaded no contest. Jacobs was charged with criminal damage to property and misdemeanor battery stemming from an incident earlier this year. Despite his no contest plea, the NFL has confirmed that their own investigation is still ongoing, and there has been no change to Jacobs status on the Exempt List.
“We have been closely monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy,” the NFL said in a statement. The NFL’s investigation is separate from any criminal process. (RELATED:Tiffany Makes Affordability Centerpiece of Wisconsin Governor Campaign)
Jacobs was fined $1,000 plus court costs in connection with the battery charge. Proceedings involving the criminal damage charge were deferred for 12 months, with the charge potentially being dismissed if Jacobs complies with a list of court-ordered conditions. Those conditions reportedly include avoiding contact with the woman involved in the case, participating in counseling, remaining under criminal justice supervision and paying restitution.
When the court reconvenes on this case in September 2027, there will be an analysis to see if Jacobs violated any of these stipulations. If the judge is convinced there is any violation, Jacobs could face up to the full punishment for his crimes. His Class A misdemeanor charges carry up to a $10,000 fine and nine months in jail, or both. Jacobs would not be guaranteed to have these punishments, but the judge would have to decide what would be appropriate. (RELATED:Federal Investigation Puts MPS Discipline Failures Back Under Scrutiny)
Jacobs was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List on August 30th, when the League first opened their investigation. Prior to the suspension, the Packers acquired second-year running back Kaleb Johnson to help with the workload. Johnson, was a former 3rd round pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2025 draft, and was exchanged for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick.
