{
  "id": 4548106,
  "title": "Green Bay Packers: Josh Jacobs lawyers release statement following NFL disciplinary decision",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/green-bay-packers-josh-jacobs-lawyers-release-statement-following-nfl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T02:07:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/green-bay-packers-josh-jacobs-020751602.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Green Bay Packers signed running back Josh Jacobs to a four-year, $48 million deal in 2023, anticipating his tenure would be limited to two or three seasons. However, his first year with the team proved productive, earning him a Pro Bowl selection after rushing for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns. His performance continued into the following season, with 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns while playing through injury. Despite this, an arrest in May for domestic violence led to calls for his release. Now, Jacobs begins the 2026 NFL season on the commissioner’s exempt list, which prevents him from practicing with the team or playing games until the NFL reviews the matter. His lawyers have released a statement expressing Jacobs' respect for the NFL process, the Packers, and his teammates while looking forward to his return. Jacobs will continue receiving a salary from the Packers even though he cannot play or practice. If found guilty of the misdemeanors he was charged with, including battery and destruction of property, he could face up to 18 months in prison.",
  "summary": "When the Green Bay Packers sign a player to a multi-year deal in NFL free agency, they do not guarantee any money beyond the first year. This makes it easy for them to move on from a player if they do not play well, and gives them a high amount of flexibility to restructure the […] The post Green Bay Packers: Josh Jacobs lawyers release statement following NFL disciplinary decision appeared first…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Packers running back Josh Jacobs to start season on exempt list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/packers-running-back-josh-jacobs-to-start-season-on-exempt-list",
        "published": "2026-08-30T18:35:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Josh Jacobs placed on NFL’s Commissioner’s Exempt List",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/josh-jacobs-placed-on-nfls-commissioners-exempt-list",
        "published": "2026-08-30T18:50:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}