# Josh Jacobs: Playing ball after arrest

> Josh Jacobs says he's learning from mistakes to play ball again after May arrest.
- Title: Josh Jacobs: Playing ball after arrest · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Josh Jacobs says he's learning from mistakes to play ball again after May arrest. Josh Jacobs aims to play for the Packers after missing six games due to a…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/josh-jacobs-im-just-trying-to-play-ball-learn-from-this-mistake-and-move-forward
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:01:41.219+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: josh jacobs, packers, nfl, arrest, battery charge, misdemeanor, deferred judgment, sports
## Josh Jacobs returns to practice
Josh Jacobs practiced Wednesday and has a chance to play Sunday.
## Jacobs missed first six games
Jacobs missed the first six games on the Commissioner Exempt List.
## Jacobs' May arrest statement
Jacobs opened his first media session since his May 26 arrest with a statement.
## Jacobs' remorse and apology
Jacobs said he's remorseful and sorry for putting the team in this situation.
## Jacobs' legal situation
Jacobs remains under investigation by the NFL for Personal Conduct Policy violations.
## Jacobs' plea and conviction
On Sept. 10, he pleaded no contest to charges of battery and criminal destruction of property.
## Jacobs' fine and deferred judgment
He was convicted of battery and fined $1,000 and agreed to a deferred judgment agreement.
## Jacobs' legal process
The NFL has left open the possibility of further punishment based on not being privy to exactly what’s on the video.
## Jacobs' return to team
Jacobs was happy to be back with his teammates this week.
## Jacobs' no winback
Jacobs said he’s not trying to win anybody back.
## Jacobs' future focus
Jacobs aims to learn from this mistake and move forward.
## Key takeaway

Josh Jacobs aims to play for the Packers after missing six games due to a May arrest and battery charge.