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Josh Jacobs will be removed from paid leave on Monday

The NFL has announced that Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will be removed from paid leave on Monday, ending his temporary suspension under the league’s Commissioner Exempt list. This move allows the NFL to pre-suspend Jacobs while its internal investigation into the domestic battery charges against him remains unresolved.

The league’s decision follows Jacobs’ no-contest plea and reflects its standard baseline punishment for such offenses—a six-game suspension. However, the NFL retains the right to extend that penalty if further review of evidence, including video footage Jacobs has sought to withhold, reveals more severe misconduct.

The timing of Jacobs’ reinstatement suggests the league aims to align his suspension with the six-game minimum, though he will forfeit pay for any games missed during his paid leave period. The situation carries risks for the NFL, as the video’s contents could potentially escalate the case beyond the initial six-game penalty, drawing comparisons to the Ray Rice scandal of 2014.

Jacobs’ legal team has successfully delayed the league’s access to the video thus far, leaving the NFL in a precarious position as it weighs discipline against public perception.

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