Can Josh Jacobs still be suspended? What to know after Packers RB's return

The Green Bay Packers got back one of their key offensive playmakers in Week 7. But questions remain about his future availability.

Running back Josh Jacobsmade his 2026 debut against the Detroit Lions on Oct. 25 after spending the first six weeks on the commissioner's exempt list. Jacobs, who faced two misdemeanor charges stemming from a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend in May, is still the subject of an ongoing NFL investigation.

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Here's everything to know about Jacobs' situation, from a timeline of events so far to what further discipline the veteran running back could face, if any:

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Josh Jacobs court case timeline

• May 23, 2026: Hobart-Lawrence Police Department responds to a domestic disturbance complaint involving Jacobs in the morning.
• May 26: Police arrest Jacobs for his involvement in the domestic dispute with his now ex-girlfriend. Jacobs faced five counts after his initial arrest: battery (domestic abuse), criminal damage to property (domestic abuse), disorderly conduct (domestic abuse), strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim.
• Aug. 27: Brown County District Attorney David L. Lasee submits a formal complaint to charge Jacobs with two misdemeanors: battery and criminal damage to property.
• Aug. 30: NFL places Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list, a form of paid administrative leave, while the league performed an investigation into the running back's actions. Players on the list are not allowed to practice or attend games, and time on the exempt list can count toward a suspension retroactively if the league hands down such a punishment after its investigation.
• Sept. 10: Jacobs pleads no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property during a court appearance on Thursday, Sept. 10. As part of an announced plea deal, the 28-year-old was found guilty on the charge of battery and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine plus costs. For the second charge – criminal damage to property – Jacobs reached a deferred judgment agreement. He will have to meet a list of conditions for the next 12 months in order to have that charge dismissed by the state: no further criminal acts, no contact with the victim, supervision, counseling and restitution payment to the victim. Also on Sept. 10, the presiding judge temporarily seals the evidence from the case, including a video of the incident between Jacobs and his ex-girlfriend.
• Sept. 15: Attorneys representing Jacobs' ex-girlfriend, who is not identified by name in court documents, file a motion to permanently seal the evidence and discovery materials.
• Sept. 17: The judge rejects the proposed order to seal the evidence, with online court records citing "improper format."
• Sept. 24: At a follow-up hearing, the Brown County Court Judge lifts the temporary order that sealed records in the case.
• Oct. 14: Jacobs and his ex-girlfriend each file injunctions against the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department in an attempt to stop police from releasing the video to the public. Jacobs wants a protective order to permanently seal all records in the case, while his ex-girlfriend wants to restrict only video and other information that could potentially identify her. Jacobs' ex-girlfriend's attorneys have argued that the sealing of evidence is within her rights under Marsy's Law – a recently added amendment to Wisconsin's state constitution that gives additional rights to victims of a crime – to protect privacy, dignity and safety.
• Oct. 16: The NFL announces it will remove Jacobs from the commissioner's exempt list on Oct. 19. "The NFL initiated an investigation under the Personal Conduct Policy following Jacobs' arrest in May," the league's statement says. "The league's review remains ongoing and is not affected by this change to Jacobs' roster status."
• Oct. 18: The Packers play their sixth game of the season, a 23-13 win over the Cowboys.
• Oct. 19: The league removes Jacobs from the commissioner's exempt list.
• Oct. 21: Jacobs speaks to members of the media for the first time. "I can't get into a lot of things, like specifics of things," Jacobs says. "But obviously, I'm remorseful and sorry for putting this team in this situation. Sometimes when you go through life, situations occur, and a four-second, three-second decision can alter your life, honestly. I'm still a human being. Still trying to learn. Still trying to grow from the whole process."
• Oct. 25: Jacobs makes his 2026 debut as the Packers face the Lions in Week 7. He finishes the game with 36 yards on 11 carries, plus 55 receiving yards and a caught touchdown on five receptions.

When did Josh Jacobs return from his suspension?

Jacobs returned to action on Oct. 25 for the Packers' Week 7 game.

Jacobs spent the first six weeks of the season on the commissioner's exempt list as the league investigated the running back following his arrest and misdemeanor charges stemming from a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend. The NFL announced in a statement the week prior that it was removing Jacobs from the exempt list on Monday, Oct. 19.

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Will Josh Jacobs be suspended again?

The six weeks the veteran spent on the exempt list match the length of a standard suspension for a domestic violence case, according to the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and NFLPA. Jacobs' time on the exempt list can count toward a possible suspension retroactively if the league decides to impose one after its investigation concludes.

So far, it is unclear whether Jacobs will face further discipline from the NFL. The league has said the running back is still under investigation for a violation of its personal conduct policy following his arrest, misdemeanor charges and plea deal, even after his return from the exempt list.

The league is still seeking to obtain video evidence of the altercation between Jacobs and his ex-girlfriend to determine its severity. The NFL could impose a longer suspension if its investigation concludes it is necessary. Jacobs would have to forfeit salary he earned while on the exempt list and remain unpaid throughout any formal suspension.

If the NFL moves forward without the video or can't obtain it, that could affect the decision on the length of any future suspension.

USA TODAY Sports' Nick Brinkerhoff, Jacob Camenker and Danielle Lerner contributed to this report.

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