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Josh Jacobs’s return gives Lions another reason to worry about the Packers in Week 7

The Detroit Lions will have to deal with Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs after he is expected to be reinstated from the NFL commissioner's list on Monday.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:37 PM
Josh Jacobs’s return gives Lions another reason to worry about the Packers in Week 7
Key Things to Know
  • Josh Jacobs is set to be removed from the commissioner's list and eligible to face Detroit in Week 7.
  • Jacobs was placed on the exempt list in August following a May arrest, though the NFL investigation remains open.
  • Green Bay enters Week 6 with the NFL's second-worst rushing attack at 3.3 yards per carry.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is reportedly set to be removed from the commissioner's list on Monday, making him eligible for Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Jacobs was originally placed on the exempt list on August 30 following a May arrest, but he is now permitted to practice and play while the NFL's investigation remains ongoing.

His expected return bolsters a struggling Green Bay ground attack that ranks among the league's worst, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry. Jacobs has historically posted strong numbers against Detroit, totaling 491 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in six career meetings.

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