The NFL placed Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner's Exempt List just days after the Green Bay Packers running back was charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property. The league says Jacobs cannot practice or attend Packers games while the criminal case moves forward. Jacobs may still be allowed inside the Packers' facility with team approval, but only for limited activities such as meetings, individual workouts, therapy, rehabilitation, and other non-football duties authorized by the league. The NFL has not announced how long Jacobs will remain on the list. What Led to the NFL's Decision? The charges stem from an alleged May confrontation involving Jacobs and his ex-girlfriend. According to her account to police, Jacobs grabbed her and threw her to the ground, causing her to hit her head; Jacobs' attorneys have denied the allegations. Jacobs' legal team has also emphasized that prosecutors did not charge him with domestic violence. The Commissioner's Exempt List is a league measure that keeps a player away from football activities while allowing the NFL and the club to address the surrounding allegations and legal process.