The Green Bay Packers got news regarding Josh Jacobs‘ status. The running back has been formally charged with two misdemeanors and placed on the commissioner exempt list by the NFL.
Being placed on the exempt list means Jacobs is placed on indefinite paid leave until the investigation is over. Meanwhile, this is the Packers’ RB depth chart without Jacobs:
- MarShawn Lloyd
- Kaleb Johnson
- Chris Brooks
Josh Jacobs’ stats in 2025 for the Packers
Josh Jacobs was key for the Packers in 2025, but his role for this season is still up in the air. Last season, Jacobs led the team in touches by more than 100 touches. Jacobs also led the team with 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns.
To make it even clearer, he was the only player with over 1,000 yards and the only player with more than six touchdowns. Only time will tell us whether he’s ultimately eligible for Week 1.
Lloyd is a talented yet unreliable backup for Jacobs
MarShawn Lloyd possesses immense explosive potential, but his chronic unreliability due to injuries has left the Green Bay Packers in a ‘wait-and-see‘ mode behind Jacobs.
Lloyd has missed basically the whole of his first two years due to a staggering string of injuries, including hip, hamstring, ankle, groin, calf, and appendix issues. Hence, if he’s needed, he could be good as long as he avoids any new injuries.
Kaleb Johnson could be a silver lining for the Packers
The trade between the Packers and Steelers for Kaleb Johnson was reported by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Without Jacobs, they need depth, and while Johnson didn’t have a great rookie year, he was a highly-touted prospect out of college and he is young.
For Johnson, this is a bounce back opportunity. He only played 62 snaps after Week 2. Johnson has upside, but he has to be better at pass blocking. On the Packers, he will have the chance without Jacobs and with an injury prone back like Lloyd.
