NFL clears Packers' Josh Jacobs for Week 7 return
The league has taken Green Bay's Josh Jacobs and Denver's Jonathon Cooper off the commissioner exempt list, so both can play in Week 7. Jacobs's change takes effect Monday, but his team still must judge his fitness.
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What happened
The NFL has removed Packers running back Josh Jacobs and Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from its commissioner exempt list, making both available for games in Week 7. Jacobs's removal takes effect Monday, allowing him to take part in practices and games next week. Each player's team must still decide whether he is fit to play.
Why it matters
Their clubs must first decide whether they are fit to play.
Coverage
- Terrion Arnold remains on paid leave (Yahoo Sports)
- Packers RB Jacobs eligible to return next week amid ongoing probe (espn.com)
- Josh Jacobs, Jonathon Cooper to come off NFL commissioner exempt list, eligible to return in Week 7 (Shanna McCarriston)
- NFL to remove Packers running back Josh Jacobs from commissioner's list (Yahoo Sports)
- NFL will remove Packers' Josh Jacobs from commissioner's exempt list. He can play again on Oct. 25 (Yahoo Sports)
- Packers RB Josh Jacobs will be able to return in Week 7 (USA Today)
- When will Josh Jacobs be back? Packers RB to be reinstated from NFL Commissioner's Exempt List (Yahoo Sports)
- Packers' Josh Jacobs to Be Removed From NFL Exempt List, Will Be Eligible for Week 7 vs. Lions (bleacherreport.com)
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