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Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner’s exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL commissioner's exempt list while two misdemeanor charges against him are pending. The move prevents him from practicing or attending games.

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  1. We Are Green Bay

    Packers RB Josh Jacobs added to NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    We Are Green Bay's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - It appears as though the future of Josh Jacobs is even more uncertain after he was officially placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming regular season.

  2. Fox News

    3 NFL stars hit Commissioner's Exempt List after offseason filled with legal trouble (opens Fox News)

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    NFL stars Josh Jacobs, Terrion Arnold, Jonathon Cooper were all placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List on Sunday with the start of the season around the corner.

  3. AL.com

    Packers running back Josh Jacobs placed commissioners exempt list (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Jacobs scored 14 touchdowns last season with the Packers.

  4. Independent Journal Review

    Packers Exempt Jacobs, Trade Kaleb Johnson (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the NFL's Commissioner Exempt List after being charged with two misdemeanors, prohibiting him from practicing or playing while the case is reviewed, though he will remain paid and may visit the facility by permission; amid the situation, the P…

  5. WHEC Rochester

    Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner’s exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL commissioner's exempt list while two misdemeanor charges against him are pending. The move prevents him from practicing or attending games.

  6. WDIO Duluth

    Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL’s commissioner exempt list while two misdemeanor charges against him are pending. The move prevents him from practicing or attending games.

  7. New York Post

    NFL puts Packers’ Josh Jacobs on commissioner’s exempt list after allegedly shoving girlfriend (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    He will now be away from the Packers as his off-field charges continue to be investigated.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Packers running back Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Jacobs was charged with battery and criminal damage to property from what police described as a physical confrontation between Jacobs and his girlfriend.

  9. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Packers' Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner's exempt list (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL commissioner's exempt list while two misdemeanor charges against him are pending, a move that prevents him from practicing or attending games.

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