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Josh Jacobs activated to Packers roster for first time since battery incident

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Crane, A. (2026, October 24). Josh Jacobs activated to Packers roster for first time since battery incident. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/24/sports/josh-jacobs-activated-to-packers-roster-for-first-time-since-battery-incident/

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Josh Jacobs, a running back for the Green Bay Packers who was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list in August following an arrest for battery against his then-girlfriend, has been activated by the team to play in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. He had been sidelined since Aug. 30 while the NFL investigated the incident, where he allegedly threw her to the ground and damaged her phone. Despite this activation, Jacobs could still face an NFL suspension for his actions; if any such suspension is six games or fewer, it would have already been served during his time on the exempt list.

Written by AI on 2026-10-24, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Josh Jacobs, the Green Bay Packers' running back, was activated to play against the Detroit Lions in Week 7 after being on the commissioner’s exempt list since August 30. The league suspended him following his arrest for an altercation with his then-girlfriend in May, during which she alleged he threw her to the ground. Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges but can still face additional suspension from the NFL at any time. Despite being cleared by the team, the NFL investigation remains ongoing. The Packers hope Jacobs will boost their struggling running game, as they currently rank last in the league for rushing yards and yards per carry.

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“While both articles discuss Josh Jacobs being reinstated after a suspension related to a battery incident, they describe different times and outcomes: Article A is about Jacobs addressing the press before his return, while Article B announces his actual activation to play in Week 7.”

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs, who spent the first six weeks of the season on the commissioner’s exempt list following his arrest for an altercation with his then-girlfriend, was activated by Green Bay on Saturday and is expected to start Week 7 against the Lions, according to ESPN. uncertain

who → spend → ESPN

Jacobs had been on the commissioner’s exempt list since Aug. 30, which barred him from practicing or playing for the Packers while the NFL conducted its ongoing investigation. asserted

NFL → bar → investigation

He was charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property in August following the incident in May, and he pleaded no contest to both. uncertain

he → charge → both

Earlier this week, Jacobs addressed reporters for the first time since the incident, saying that “I’m remorseful and sorry for putting this team in this situation,” according to The Athletic. “Sometimes when you go through life, situations occur, and a four-second, three-second decision can alter your life, honestly,” Jacobs added, according to the outlet. uncertain

Jacobs → address → outlet

Jacobs can still be suspended by the NFL at any point for the incident, and if it’s for six games or fewer, the 28-year-old will have already served it based on the time spent on the commissioner’s exempt list. asserted

old → suspend → list

He allegedly “grabbed” his then-girlfriend in the garage of his Wisconsin home and “threw her to the ground,” according to a criminal complaint — and the phone of his then-girlfriend was also allegedly broken in the process. uncertain

phone → grab → process

“I know a lot of guys look up to me, a lot of guys come to me about real-life issues and things that go on in their lives,” Jacobs told reporters, according to The Athletic. uncertain

Jacobs → know → Athletic

“So for me, being that guy for a lot of people, it’s weird when you take that fall.” asserted

you → ’ → fall

Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns during his first season with the Packers in 2024 and followed that up with 929 yards and 13 touchdowns in 15 games last year. asserted

Jacobs → rush → games

He spent the first five years of his career with the Raiders, and he remains under contract in Green Bay through the end of the 2027 campaign. asserted

he → spend → campaign

The Packers have won three consecutive games and sit at 4-2 entering their NFC North showdown with the Lions on Sunday. asserted

Packers → win → Sunday

Josh Jacobs activated to Packers roster for first time since battery incident

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