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Packers’ Josh Jacobs eligible to return against Detroit Lions

Headline from Fox2 Detroit, from the development of Oct 16, 2026

Newest development Oct 19, 2026 · 4 reportsJosh Jacobs' Status Revealed Ahead of Packers-Lions Showdown

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is getting removed from the commissioner’s exempt list and will be eligible to play again Oct. 25 at Detroit. The NFL announced Friday that Jacobs would be removed from the list on Monday, although the league’s investigation of him under its personal conduc…

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    Packers’ Josh Jacobs eligible to return against Detroit Lions

    Headline from Fox2 Detroit ·

  2. Newest

    Josh Jacobs' Status Revealed Ahead of Packers-Lions Showdown

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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Reports & sources

20 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Packers Linked to Pro Bowl RB to Replace Josh Jacobs (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Green Bay Packers are being linked to Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard with Josh Jacobs still unavailable.

  2. We Are Green Bay

    Josh Jacobs will be taken off the NFL Commissioner's Exempt List on Monday: Report (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    We Are Green Bay's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- After missing the first six games of the season, the NFL will officially take Josh Jacobs off the exempt list on Monday. According to the NFL, Jacobs is no longer on the NFL Commissioner's Exempt List as of Monday, a list he was originally added to due to pending misdemeano…

  3. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Packers' Josh Jacobs to be removed from commissioner's exempt list (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    Packers running back Josh Jacobs will be removed from the commissioner's exempt list on Monday, according to a report from ESPN and NFL Network.

  4. WDIO Duluth

    NFL will remove Packers’ Josh Jacobs from commissioner’s exempt list. He can play again on Oct. 25 (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs is getting removed from the commissioner's exempt list and will be eligible to play again Oct. 25 when the Packers visit the Detroit Lions. The NFL announced Friday that Jacobs would be removed from the list on Monday.

  5. We Are Green Bay

    "Excited to get back to work": Josh Jacobs releases statement following removal from exempt list (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    We Are Green Bay's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Following the NFL's announcement that Packers' running back Josh Jacobs will be removed from the NFL Commissioner's Exempt List on Monday, the player's attorneys have released a statement.

  6. UPI

    NFL to remove Packers running back Josh Jacobs from commissioner's list (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The NFL will remove Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs from the commissioner exempt list on Monday, the league announced Friday.

  7. Triblive

    Packers RB Josh Jacobs will be eligible to return Oct. 25 amid ongoing investigation (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers running back Josh Jacobs is getting removed from the commissioner’s exempt list and will be eligible to play again Oct. 25 when Green Bay visits the Detroit Lions.

  8. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Packers get major Josh Jacobs update, but there’s still one big question (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Josh Jacobs is eligible to return to the Green Bay Packers next week, but the NFL’s investigation could still lead to additional discipline.

  9. New York Post

    Josh Jacobs getting pulled off commissioner’s exempt list amid NFL investigation (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Packers running back was placed on the list on Aug. 30 after being arrested in Wisconsin in May.

  10. Newsweek

    NFL Releases Major Update on Status of Packers RB Josh Jacobs (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The NFL removed Green Bay Packers veteran running back Josh Jacobs from the Commissioner Exempt List on Friday.

  11. Fox2 Detroit

    Packers’ Josh Jacobs eligible to return against Detroit Lions (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is getting removed from the commissioner’s exempt list and will be eligible to play again Oct. 25 at Detroit. The NFL announced Friday that Jacobs would be removed from the list on Monday, although the league’s investigation of him under its personal conduc…

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Return of Josh Jacobs should help Packers boost a rushing attack that has slumped all season (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Josh Jacobs’ arrival should help the Green Bay Packers address their biggest weakness

  13. We Are Green Bay

    Josh Jacobs to return to Packers practice this Wednesday (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    We Are Green Bay's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur announced in a press conference today that running back Josh Jacobs will return to practice this Wednesday, ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.

  14. Newsweek

    Packers HC Matt LaFleur Gives Update on Josh Jacobs' Status for Lions Matchup (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur provided an update on running back Josh Jacobs before Sunday's Week 7 matchup.

  15. Newsweek

    Josh Jacobs' Status Revealed Ahead of Packers-Lions Showdown (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Packers get a major development ahead of their divisional showdown with the Lions as Josh Jacobs nears a return.

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