Josh Jacobs Pleads No Contest to Battery Charge, Faces NFL Review

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal-damage-to-property charges stemming from a May altercation with his girlfriend. He was convicted on the battery charge and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and court costs; the property-damage charge will be dismissed after 12 months if he complies with conditions including no contact with the victim, counseling, supervision, restitution and avoiding further criminal activity. Jacobs said he understood the seriousness of the situation and took full responsibility, while his attorneys said he had resolved the matter. The NFL continues to review the case, and Jacobs remains barred from practicing or playing while on the commissioner’s exempt list; the league has not announced whether he will be suspended, though a multigame ban is possible. His absence is expected to affect Green Bay’s running-back options ahead of its season opener against Minnesota.