Josh Jacobs is officially off the NFL’s Commissioner’s Exempt list, but don’t expect to see him hitting the field for the Green Bay Packers this Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. Despite the news breaking on Friday before Week 6, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Jacobs won’t actually be activated until Monday, meaning Week 7 is the absolute earliest he could return to action.
The Big News (With a Catch) for the Packers
So yeah, the headline dropped like a bomb: Josh Jacobs is being removed from the Commissioner’s Exempt list. Schefter confirmed it, saying the removal happens on Monday. That’s a huge step for the Packers, who’ve been rolling with MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, Chris Brooks, and Pierre Strong Jr. in the backfield for the first six weeks. We’ve all seen how much they’ve relied on that rotation, and it’s clear they need a jolt. This news is a definite sign that Green Bay’s got a path to getting their guy back, but the timing is just wild. After missing the first six weeks of the year, Week 7 is now the target, but it’s not a slam dunk. The NFL is keeping the investigation open, which means further discipline is still on the table if they decide it’s warranted. Talk about keeping everyone on edge.
What This Means for Green Bay’s Ground Game
The Packers are sitting at 3-2 right now, heading into a huge Sunday Night Football matchup against the Cowboys, and they’re already down Micah Parsons. Jacobs being out for Week 6 isn’t a surprise given the timeline, but his potential return in Week 7 is massive. We’ve seen Green Bay’s passing offense be absolutely electric so far this season, no doubt about it. But let’s be real, they’re starving for more out of their ground game. Adding Jacobs back into the mix could be exactly what they need to get more overall success and truly balance things out. It’s a game-changer if he can stay on the field and the investigation doesn’t throw another wrench into things. For now, the rotation of running backs gets one more week in the spotlight against Dallas.
The earliest Jacobs could suit up is Week 7. Packers fans will be watching closely to see if he’s officially activated and ready to finally make his 2026 debut, hoping he can provide the spark their run game desperately needs.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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