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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List as a new legal development delays the potential release of evidence connected to his misdemeanour battery case.
The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department has temporarily withheld records from the investigation after attorneys representing individuals involved indicated they intend to seek court orders preventing disclosure.
The development adds another layer of uncertainty to Jacobs’ NFL return, with the league continuing its review under its personal conduct policy.
Records release related to Josh Jacobs battery case delayed over pending legal challenge
— 620 WTMJ (@620wtmj) October 14, 2026
Why Was The Josh Jacobs Video Release Delayed?
According to an October 14 report from WTMJ, police initially determined that certain investigative records could be released with appropriate redactions following a court-directed review.
The department notified the individuals involved on October 5. Their attorneys subsequently raised objections and indicated plans to pursue judicial intervention.
Police have therefore placed the responsive records on temporary hold while the statutory waiting period and any applicable court proceedings play out.
Importantly, the department clarified that the delay does not amount to a permanent denial of the public records requests.
Other materials, including police reports, body-worn camera footage and squad camera recordings, also remain under review.
It has not been confirmed when the records will become publicly available or whether the disputed surveillance footage will ultimately be released.
What Happened In Josh Jacobs’ Legal Case?
The case stems from a May 23 incident involving Jacobs and his then-girlfriend at his Wisconsin residence.
Jacobs entered a no-contest plea on September 10 to two misdemeanor charges: battery and criminal damage to property.
Under the plea agreement, he avoided jail time but was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and complete additional conditions, including a battery course, restitution and restrictions on contacting the victim.
A Brown County judge subsequently declined to permanently seal the evidence, leaving the police department responsible for reviewing public records requests under Wisconsin law.
The latest objections concern the disclosure of investigative material, rather than a new criminal charge against Jacobs.
When Will Josh Jacobs Return To The Packers?
There is still no confirmed return date.
The NFL placed Jacobs on the Commissioner’s Exempt List on August 30. Players on the list cannot practice or participate in games while their status remains unchanged.
The league has reportedly sought access to video evidence as part of its investigation into whether Jacobs violated the personal conduct policy.
NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy confirmed that the matter remains under review but declined further comment.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur also indicated earlier this week that the team had not received a new update from the league regarding Jacobs’ situation.
The distinction matters: the criminal proceedings and the NFL’s disciplinary review are separate processes. His no-contest plea does not automatically determine when he can resume playing.
Similarly, the police department’s decision to delay releasing records does not itself constitute an NFL suspension or a ruling on Jacobs’ eligibility.
What Does The Latest Development Mean For Green Bay?
The Packers must continue preparing without a definite timetable for their starting running back.
For Green Bay fans and fantasy football managers, the immediate question is whether the league can complete its review while access to the disputed evidence remains unresolved.
There is currently no public confirmation that the NFL has obtained the footage or reached a final disciplinary decision.
Latest Josh Jacobs status: The running back remains on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, the requested investigative records are temporarily being withheld, and his NFL return date has not been announced.