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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Josh Jacobs
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NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces NFL investigation and potential suspension following criminal charges of battery and criminal damage to property. The NFL is attempting to obtain surveillance video from the incident to conduct its investigation before making a suspension decision. Jacobs pled no contest to both charges on Thursday; the battery charge will remain on his record, while the criminal damage to property charge is deferred and will be dismissed if Jacobs complies with 12-month conditions including counseling, supervision, restitution, and victim contact avoidance. Violation of these conditions could result in up to nine months in jail.NegativeDepth ChartSep 11, 2026
Josh Jacobs remains ineligible to play in Week 1, creating a direct roster availability and fantasy relevance impact for the Packers' running back position.NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
Josh Jacobs is absent from the Packers' roster heading into Week 1, which removes a key element of the running game that could otherwise keep the Vikings' defense honest and prevent them from blitzing relentlessly at Jordan Love.NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026
Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage charges on September 10, 2026. He is currently on the NFL's commissioner exempt list pending league suspension ruling. The Packers have allowed him facility access but he cannot practice or play in games while on the exempt list. Court conditions include no further criminal acts, no contact with victim, supervision, counseling, and restitution; the District Attorney is seeking conviction on battery but will accept deferred agreement on criminal damage if conditions are met. Jacobs was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine on the battery charge.NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026
Packers currently without Josh Jacobs and likely will remain so for the foreseeable future; his absence is a defining constraint on the backfield composition heading into 2026.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Josh Jacobs is expected to be out, with Kaleb Johnson positioned to take over as the number two ball-carrier during his absence.NegativeDepth ChartSep 4, 2026
Josh Jacobs was placed on the NFL's commissioner exempt list before the 2026 season's final cutdowns to 53-man rosters. His initial hearing for charges of battery and criminal damage in Brown County has been moved up from November 17th to September 10th, just days before the Packers' season-opening game against Minnesota. While the Packers have stated they will stand by Jacobs during the legal process, his status remains uncertain; he will not attend the initial hearing in person, having filed authorization for his attorneys to act on his behalf. The legal process is expected to continue beyond the initial hearing.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
On the commissioner exempt list due to criminal charges (battery and criminal damage to property in an incident involving his girlfriend in May; officially charged August 27th); allowed to attend facility meetings but not permitted to practice or play; no timetable for resolution; initial hearing scheduled for November 17th; Packers will let legal process play out.NegativeInjurySep 3, 2026
Running back placed on commissioner exempt list with no return timetable; barred from practicing or playing with the team until removed from the list, either via league suspension or decision not to suspend; identified as the primary reason the running back unit moved down in standing during training camp.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Starting running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the Commissioner Exempt list, which doesn't count against the 53-man roster; this removes him from active roster consideration for the 2026 season.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Placed on NFL's commissioner exempt list following charges of battery and criminal damage to property; will not start on the team's 53-man roster to open the season; no timeframe announced for suspension; head coach Matt LaFleur stated he fully anticipated Jacobs to be on the roster but was unwilling to confirm Week 1 availability prior to the incident.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Jacobs is expected to make the 53-man roster barring an NFL suspension related to recent charges of battery and criminal damage to property. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated he 'fully anticipate(s)' Jacobs to be on the team this year. If suspended before cutdown, he would land on the reserve/suspended list and not take up a roster spot; Pierre Strong Jr. would be the next man up.NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026
Josh Jacobs was already likely to be released by Green Bay going into the 2027 season before the criminal charges, as his cap hit jumps to $16.6 million in 2027 while his dead cap is reduced to just $3.1 million—meaning the Packers would save $13.5 million in cap space by moving on from Jacobs next year. This suggests 2026 is expected to be his final season in Green Bay regardless of the current legal situation.NegativeInjuryAug 29, 2026
Josh Jacobs faces criminal charges for battery and criminal damage to property following an incident at his residence; head coach Matt LaFleur stated the Packers 'fully anticipate him being a member of our team,' but his Week 1 availability is uncertain. LaFleur said 'I can't really comment on that, because I don't know' when asked if Jacobs would play in Week 1. The NFL typically punishes domestic violence cases with a five- to six-game suspension, and the question remains whether any suspension would apply to the 2026 season or 2027 season if Jacobs is found guilty in-season.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
The source argues that even if the Packers retain Jacobs, the remaining running backs (Marshawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr., and Chris Brooks) have enough combined skills to make up for most of what Jacobs does at this point in his career. The source notes that without a proven workhorse, Matt LaFleur would be somewhat likely to run less, increasing pass attempts—which could benefit the team overall since Jacobs is no longer performing at his peak level despite being one of LaFleur's favorite offensive toys.NegativeProjectionAug 28, 2026
Jacobs led the league in rushing yards in 2022 with 1653 yards and ranked 11th in yards over expected per attempt (0.47) on a robust 340 carries. He rebounded in 2024 with 0.73 yards over expected per attempt (tied 10th) after missing four games in 2023 due to injury. However, in 2025 he fell to -0.03 yards over expected, suggesting declining efficiency. The source argues Jacobs is not a great bet to age gracefully: he is 28 years old, uses a punishing running style, has exceeded 200 carries every season and 300 carries twice, and the Packers' offensive line has declined as a run-blocking unit. Combined with recent injuries and off-field issues, the source suggests Jacobs' production trajectory is concerning.NegativeInjuryAug 27, 2026
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was charged by the Brown County District Attorney's Office with two misdemeanors—battery and criminal damage to property—following a May domestic abuse arrest. The source reports the NFL is monitoring developments but has not yet announced whether Jacobs will face suspension during the 2026 season; the league typically gathers all available information before ruling on potential discipline.NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026
Packers RB Josh Jacobs faces potential suspension due to a domestic abuse arrest; Brown County continues its investigation. GM Brian Gutekunst expressed confidence in the team's RB depth contingency, stating 'I'm pretty confident we can sustain it' if Jacobs misses time, and noted the team has been preparing for this scenario. Gutekunst indicated the Packers could keep 3–4 running backs on the roster and can easily elevate a back from the practice squad if needed.NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Jacobs is ramping up gradually from a groin injury after missing nearly two weeks of practice; the Packers are being cautious with his workload, limiting him in all team periods on Monday but allowing him to participate in team drills as he continues to build back.PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Josh Jacobs is listed as a roster lock at running back for the Packers going into the 2026 regular season.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Jacobs is a roster lock as the Packers' primary running back.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Jacobs is listed with a groin injury on the post-Week 2 Packers depth chart, indicating a health concern heading into the regular season.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Josh Jacobs (groin) was out against Denver, allowing MarShawn Lloyd to remain the top ball-carrier with the first-team unit.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Running back listed as a scratch with a groin injury; the source notes the team is being very conservative with injuries and expects most players not on the PUP list to be at practice next week.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Starting running back; fundamentally a power runner not particularly suited to outside zone running schemes. The Packers' offensive line composition decisions may hinge on Jacobs' status: building a bigger, people-moving line makes sense for a power runner like Jacobs, but if the Packers aren't likely to retain him long-term (which they're not), the team would logically transition toward a more movement-based run game with more athletic linemen like Burton and Monk. The distribution of carries between Jacobs and backup MarShawn Lloyd tracks closely with the interior offensive line composition.NegativeInjuryAug 19, 2026
Jacobs remains under investigation for felony strangulation and misdemeanor domestic abuse charges nearly three months after his arrest; no suspension has been announced yet, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reports a suspension is still on the table. The source notes that based on NFL precedent—James Pearce received 8 games for stalking and aggravated battery, while other domestic violence cases have drawn 4–6 games or even lifetime bans—Jacobs could face anywhere from a 1-game suspension to a complete league ban, creating significant fantasy uncertainty.PositiveInjuryAug 18, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs returned to practice on Tuesday after being out for a while with a groin injury, indicating progress in his recovery.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Josh Jacobs is under contract for next season but the source suggests he maybe shouldn't be, indicating he is a candidate for release or trade and represents a significant roster decision point for the Packers.NegativeBustAug 18, 2026
Jacobs, now 28 years old with over 1,800 professional carries, showed signs of wear and tear in 2025 despite the Packers ranking fifth in rush rate; the team ranked just 22nd in rushing DVOA, and that efficiency is unlikely to bounce back in 2026; additionally, Jacobs faces a potential suspension before the regular season that would deal a major blow to Green Bay's rushing attack, making him a declining asset despite 30 total touchdowns in his two years with the Packers.NegativeInjuryAug 16, 2026
Running back was a non-participant in practice with a groin injury.NegativeInjuryAug 16, 2026
Josh Jacobs did not play against Pittsburgh due to a groin injury, but remains listed as the top running back on the depth chart.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Potential NFL discipline looms over Josh Jacobs; if he faces a suspension, Pierre Strong Jr. would likely be the next man up in the Packers' backfield.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs was out for the Packers' preseason opener against Pittsburgh due to a groin injury; status for upcoming games unclear.NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs remains on the active injured list with a groin injury as the Packers prepare for their preseason opener.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Jacobs did not participate in practice with a groin injury, keeping him sidelined during training camp.NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs was held out of practice entirely on Sunday with a groin injury.NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026
Josh Jacobs is dealing with a short-term injury in training camp; if he is not ready for the regular season, Pierre Strong Jr., who is getting most of the reps as the next man up, could push into the rosterable conversation.NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026
Josh Jacobs is dealing with a groin injury and did not participate in the Family Night practice; he remains out alongside Chris Brooks, limiting the running back rotation.NegativeBustAug 7, 2026
Jacobs has underperformed as a running back; over the last three years (one with the Raiders, two with the Packers), he has only five games over 100 rushing yards and 12 games under 50 rushing yards. The source questions whether he is a true weapon despite rushing yards not being the only metric, noting the eye test also suggests limitations. The running back group received a 2.39 GPA from fans.NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026
Starting running back Josh Jacobs missed practice on Thursday with what was described as a short-term groin injury. The source notes that for perspective, Jacobs got all of two snaps in the 2025 preseason, indicating the Packers' conservative approach with starters in preseason play. Jacobs is the clear lead back, with Lloyd projecting as the number two ball-carrier.PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026
Jacobs' 180 career points over two seasons tie him for 42nd in Packers history. He's within striking distance of Tony Canadeo (186), Aaron Rodgers (216), and Johnny Blood (224) and could realistically pass all three this season, though he won't approach the top 10 where Jordy Nelson sits at 10th with 416 points.PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026
Jacobs ranks 18th in Packers history with 2,258 rushing yards and needs just 171 yards to pass A.J. Dillon. With 1,000 rushing yards, he'd pass Donny Anderson for 14th all-time; reaching 1,500 yards would be needed to jump into the top 10. His 28 rushing touchdowns tie him with Dorsey Levens and Elijah Pitts for 11th; two more scores puts him past John Brockington and Tobin Rote (29 apiece) for sole possession of ninth place. Eight touchdowns gets him past Ted Fritsch, Aaron Rodgers, and Clark Hinkle for sixth all-time; 10 rushing touchdowns would pass Verne Lewellen for fifth all-time.NegativeUsageAug 4, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs was targeted on a bootleg throwback screen that resulted in a really nice gain, and was also the intended target on a throwback screen that was intercepted by Barryn Sorrell for a pick-six.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs practiced fully on Day 1 of training camp. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated that 'nothing has changed' with Jacobs' legal matter regarding a domestic violence investigation by Brown County, and it would be 'business as usual' for Jacobs.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Running back availability for 2026 is contingent on suspension eligibility; the Packers face uncertainty about whether Josh Jacobs will face a suspension that could impact his regular season availability.NegativeInjuryJul 22, 2026
Josh Jacobs' 2026 starting role and fantasy eligibility hinge on the outcome of a pending domestic abuse investigation by the Brown County district attorney, with no timeline guarantee before the regular season begins. The NFL can suspend him independently of legal proceedings; the source notes the Ray Rice case took 205 days from incident to public disclosure, illustrating potential delays in resolution.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
The RB2 job behind Josh Jacobs is effectively up for grabs, and that role could take on even more importance depending on how Jacobs' legal situation plays out; his status directly affects opportunity distribution in the Packers backfield.