Josh Jacobs is on the commissioner's exempt list as the NFL season begins. Patrick McDermott / Getty ImagesSept. 10, 2026 Updated 1:02 pm EDTGREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest during an initial hearing at the Brown County Courthouse on Thursday to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges stemming from a May incident with a female acquaintance.According to a statement issued by Jacobs’ attorneys, Jacobs was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine plus costs on the misdemeanor battery charge. The court will suspend the proceeding on the criminal damage to property charge for 12 months, at which time it will be dismissed upon the completion of the terms of the plea agreement.“With this agreement, Josh has accepted responsibility for his conduct and resolved this matter,” the attorneys’ statement read.
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— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 10, 2026On the criminal damage to property charge, Jacobs was ordered to avoid contacting the victim, attend counseling and pay restitution to the victim.
One of Jacobs’ attorneys says his client has already begun voluntary counseling.“I fully understand the seriousness of the situation, and I take full responsibility,” Jacobs told the court during Thursday’s hearing.Jacobs, 28, is a three-time Pro Bowler who led the NFL in rushing while with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023. He is on the commissioner’s exempt list, meaning he can’t practice or play until NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstates him. It remains to be seen whether the NFL will suspend Jacobs. The Packers are scheduled to play at Minnesota in their regular-season opener this Sunday.This story will be updated.Sep 10, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
