Packers GM expects Josh Jacobs to play in 2026

Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs, who was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list, is expected to play at some point in 2026, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst, as reported by Matt Schneidman. SOURCE: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman Why It Matters: There are still a lot of unknowns with J

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Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs, who was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list, is expected to play at some point in 2026, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst, as reported by Matt Schneidman.

SOURCE: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman

Why It Matters: There are still a lot of unknowns with Jacobs, but what we do know is that he's too valuable to release from fantasy rosters. MarShawn Lloyd is expected to be the starter in Jacobs' absence, but Lloyd has played in one game in his two-year career due to injuries. Chris Brooks needs to be handcuffed to him. Lloyd is a low-end RB2 for the forseeable future.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Packers GM expects Josh Jacobs to play in 2026