Why are the Green Bay Packers trending today?
The team is trending as they prepare for a Sunday night game against the Dallas Cowboys with several key players' statuses confirmed. Additionally, the NFL has announced that Josh Jacobs will be removed from the Commissioner Exempt List.
What happened
- Earlier
Josh Jacobs was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List on August 30 [2].
- 19 Oct, 00:30 UTC
The NFL notified Josh Jacobs he will be removed from the exempt list on Monday [2].
- 19 Oct, 00:30 UTC
The Packers announced rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse and defensive lineman Anthony Campbell are active for the Cowboys game [1].
What you need to know
Josh Jacobs is eligible to play in the October 25 game against Detroit [2].
Brandon Cisse and Anthony Campbell are active for the Week 6 game despite previous injury concerns [1], [3].
Benjamin St-Juste is inactive for the Cowboys game due to a hamstring injury [3].
Several players, including Javon Hargrave and Skyy Moore, have been placed on injured reserve [3].
It is not yet confirmed if or when the NFL will officially suspend Josh Jacobs, though it is expected [2].
Background
Josh Jacobs was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List following a May altercation with his former girlfriend, which led to misdemeanor charges for criminal damage to property and battery [2]. He pleaded no contest to these charges in September [2].
The Packers are currently managing a high number of injuries, with multiple players on the PUP list and injured reserve as they face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6 [3].
Questions people ask
When can Josh Jacobs play again?
He is eligible to return for the Week 7 game on October 25 against Detroit [2].
Which Packers players are out for the Cowboys game?
Benjamin St-Juste is out with a hamstring injury, and several others are on injured reserve [3].
Where this came from
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