GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - While taking questions from the media on Wednesday, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs expressed remorse over his actions that landed him in legal trouble earlier this year.
Jacobs pleaded no contest last month to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a fight with his then-girlfriend back in May.
The [criminal complaint said](https://www.wbay.com/2026/08/27/packers-running-back-josh-jacobs-charged-with-misdemeanor-battery-brown-county-domestic-incident/) Jacobs grabbed the woman and threw her to the ground during a confrontation in Jacobs’ garage.
Also on Wednesday, Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur discussed having Jacobs back in practice after he was removed from the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
“I think a lot times you get into situations where you might not make the right decision. I think people learn from their mistakes. And I think he’s extremely remorseful and I do believe he’s a good person,” LaFleur said. “I’ve been around him quite a bit. I believe in second chances.”
The National Football League [confirmed last Friday](https://www.wbay.com/2026/10/16/nfl-removes-josh-jacobs-exempt-list/) they would remove Jacobs from the exempt list beginning Monday.
The NFL says Jacobs will be eligible to play in the Packers’ Week 7 game on Oct. 25 after missing six games.
The NFL initiated an investigation under the Personal Conduct Policy following Jacobs’ arrest in May. The NFL said their review remains ongoing and is not affected by this change to Jacobs’ roster status.
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