{
  "id": 4916144,
  "title": "Packers expected to be missing a star player against the Vikings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/packers-expected-to-be-missing-a-star-player-against-the-vikings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T18:51:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-expected-missing-star-player-185110182.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the Green Bay Packers in an upcoming matchup, but the game's dynamics may have shifted due to a significant development. ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted that Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the Commissioner Exempt List, indicating he will not play in the NFL's upcoming games. Jacobs recently faced charges of battery and criminal damage to property, both misdemeanors, by the Brown County (Wis.) district attorney. His legal troubles began in May with five counts, one of which was a felony. No return date has been announced for Jacobs at this time.\n\nIn Jacobs' absence, the Vikings will need to contend with running backs MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks, who have a cumulative total of 410 rushing yards in their careers. This reduced challenge should prove to be a more manageable test for the Vikings' defense compared to the formidable opposition they would have faced with Jacobs in the lineup.",
  "summary": "Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs landed on the NFL Commissioner's Exempt List and likely won't play Week 1 against the Vikings.",
  "key_points": [
    "Packers running back Josh Jacobs placed on Commissioner Exempt List",
    "Jacobs faces battery and criminal damage charges in Wisconsin",
    "Vikings defense to face MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks without Jacobs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "With Parsons and Jacobs sidelined, Vikings must beat Packers in Week 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/with-parsons-and-jacobs-sidelined-vikings-must-beat-packers-in-week-1",
        "published": "2026-09-01T22:17:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}