​Josh Jacobs might have a best-case scenario come his way as the Green Bay Packers star running back goes through his legal troubles throughout the 2026 NFL season.The Brown County district attorney of Wisconsin charged Jacobs with battery and criminal damage to property, both misdemeanors. Jacobs was originally arrested on May 26 on five counts, including one felony, but formal charges were not filed until Aug. 27. The alleged incident happened at Jacobs’ home near Green Bay on May 23. Jacobs had an initial court appearance Nov. 17 before it got pushed up for this past week in September.The NFL placed Jacobs on the Commissioner Exempt List, meaning he can’t play in any games until he resolves his situation. While a suspension would remain on the table, NFL insider Adam Schefter explained how Jacobs’ time on the list would reduce the official duration of the suspension.“While Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains on the Commissioner Exempt list, the NFL could count time spent there as time served for any potential suspension. Some league sources expect this to be the case in the end. In the Collective Bargaining Agreement, there is a six-game minimum for any type of domestic violence. It could be more or less, depending on mitigating factors,” Schefter wrote.What lies ahead for Josh Jacobs and Packers this seasonGreen Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) hands off the ball to running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the fifth day of training camp on Aug. 3, 2026, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)The Packers will hope for the best news regarding Josh Jacobs. They highly value him in the rushing attack, playing at their best when he is on the field.Jacobs would enter Year 8 of his NFL career, his third with the Packers. Last season saw him record up to 234 carries for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns while making 36 catches for 282 yards and a touchdown.They will attempt to improve on their 9-7-1 record from the year before. They also intend to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season and end their four-year NFC North title drought.The Packers’ regular season will get underway on the road. They take on the Minnesota Vikings as kickoff commences on Sept. 13 at 4:25 p.m. ET.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —