Is Josh Jacobs going to play today? Packers RB Week 7 status revealed

The Green Bay Packers are getting back one of their top offensive playmakers – for now.

Running back Josh Jacobs was removed from the commissioner's exempt list after Week 6, and the Packers officially activated him on Saturday, Oct. 24. The running back is still under league investigation for a domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend earlier this year. He could miss additional games due to an official suspension pending the results of the investigation.

Until the investigation is complete and a punishment has been issued, Jacobs is eligible to play. If the NFL issues a six-game suspension – in line with its policy on domestic violence cases – Jacobs' six games on the commissioner's exempt list would count toward it retroactively. He would not have to miss more games.

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In the meantime, Jacobs returns to a Packers offense that has struggled to move the ball on the ground. Green Bay ranks dead last in rushing yards per game (59.8) and is 31st in rushing success rate (32.5%) through six weeks.

The Detroit Lions are a solid first test as Jacobs and the Packers' Week 7 opponent. They've allowed 107 rushing yards per game (15th in the NFL) and a rushing success rate of 38.4% (13th).

Here's what to know about Jacobs in Week 7:

Yes, Jacobs is active for the Packers' Week 7 game against the Lions.

Jacobs spent the first six weeks of the season on the commissioner's exempt list as the league investigated the running back following his arrest and misdemeanor charges stemming from a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend. The NFL announced in a statement last week that it was removing Jacobs from the exempt list on Monday, Oct. 19.

The six weeks the veteran spent on the exempt list match the length of a standard suspension for a domestic violence case, according to the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and NFLPA. Jacobs' time spent on the exempt list can count towards a possible suspension retroactively, if the league decides to impose one.

The league is seeking to obtain video evidence of the altercation between Jacobs and his ex-girlfriend to determine its severity. If the NFL decides to move forward without the video or is unable to obtain it, that could impact the decision on the length of any future suspension.

Josh Jacobs update: Latest news from court case

Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property during a court appearance on Thursday, Sept. 10 .

As part of an announced plea deal, the 28-year-old was found guilty on the charge of battery and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine plus costs.

For the second charge of criminal damage to property, Jacobs reached a deferred judgment agreement. He will have to meet a list of conditions for the next 12 months in order to have that charge dismissed by the state: no further criminal acts, no contact with the victim, supervision, counseling and restitution payment to the victim.

The presiding judge temporarily sealed the evidence from the case on Sept. 10 after Jacobs' no-contest plea.

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, attorneys representing Jacobs' ex-girlfriend, who is not identified by name in court documents, filed a motion to permanently seal the evidence and discovery materials. If approved, the motion could have prevented the NFL from reviewing surveillance camera footage of the incident as part of its investigation into Jacobs. NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport was the first to report that the league requested access to the video.

On Thursday, Sept. 17, the judge rejected the proposed order to seal the evidence, with online court records citing "improper format." At a follow-up hearing on Sept. 24, the Brown County Court Judge lifted a temporary order that sealed records in the case.

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Jacobs and his ex-girlfriend each filed injunctions against the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department in an attempt to stop police from releasing the video to the public. Jacobs wants a protective order to permanently seal all records in the case, while his ex-girlfriend wants to restrict only video and other information that could potentially identify her.

Jacobs' ex-girlfriend's attorneys have argued that the sealing of evidence is within her rights under Marsy's Law – a recently added amendment to Wisconsin's state constitution that gives additional rights to victims of a crime – to protect privacy, dignity and safety.

With Jacobs back in action in Week 7, the rest of the Packers' running backs slide down one spot on the depth chart. NFL Media insider Mike Garafolo reported on Oct. 25 that Jacobs "is going to get what would be a normal allotment of reps for a starter."

Through six weeks without Jacobs, Lloyd leads the Packers with his 48 carries, 122 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson is second on the team with 28 carries and 104 yards.

USA TODAY Sports' Nick Brinkerhoff and Danielle Lerner contributed to this report.