Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List as league investigators pursue sealed surveillance video and an interview in connection with his misdemeanor battery and criminal damage case.
The NFL is actively exploring legal avenues to obtain sealed surveillance video from a battery and criminal damage case involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, according to a league insider. ESPN’s Ian Rapoport reported via social media that league officials hope to review footage of the incident before making any final determinations regarding the player’s status for the season.
Court Records and Surveillance Video Details
Court records from the Brown County Circuit Court show that Judge Marc Hammer temporarily sealed discovery materials at the request of Jacobs and his legal team. The sealed items include police reports, witness statements, and home surveillance footage tied to an incident on May 23. The court granted the sealing order to protect the privacy and personal security of those involved following Jacobs’ no-contest plea on September 10 to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property.
According to criminal complaints cited in reporting, the home surveillance video reportedly captured portions of an altercation in which Jacobs grabbed his girlfriend, threw her to the ground, and damaged her phone. Following the plea, the court ordered Jacobs to pay a $1,000 fine along with court costs on the battery charge. On the criminal damage to property charge, the court accepted a deferred judgment agreement featuring terms that mandate no contact with the victim alongside conditions aimed at personal reflection.
NFL Investigation and Commissioner’s Exempt List Status
Jacobs currently remains on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List while the league conducts an internal review governed by its Personal Conduct Policy. Alongside efforts to acquire the sealed court evidence, league officials also intend to interview Jacobs as part of their ongoing investigation, which is noted as standard procedure for such inquiries.
While standard league policy establishes a baseline six-game suspension for incidents related to domestic violence, the NFL typically evaluates all accessible video evidence before deciding on final disciplinary measures.
