Packers’ Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to misdemeanor battery with NFL suspension looming

Green Bay Packers star running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges at the Brown County Courthouse this Thursday, per The Athletic. This sets the stage for the NFL to potentially hand down a suspension in the near future.

The court accepted Jacobs' no-contest plea to the damage-to-property charge with five conditions, per ESPN. He cannot commit any further criminal acts; he must have no contact with the victim; there must be supervision and counseling; and Jacobs will pay restitution to the victim.

"I fully understand the seriousness of the situation and I take full responsibility," Jacobs said during the hearing, per Matt Schneidman.

Jacobs was placed on the NFL's commissioner's exempt list last month as the league investigated his May arrest. While on the exempt list, Jacobs is not allowed to practice with the team or attend games. The All-Pro running back was able to get his court hearing — initially scheduled for Nov. 17 — moved up to this Thursday.

Despite Thursday's developments, the NFL said in a statement there is no change to Jacob's status on the commissioner's exempt list.

"We have been closely monitoring all developments in the…

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