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Packers' Josh Jacobs eligible again for Lions game
Jacobs sat out six weeks on the commissioner's exempt list, and Green Bay now faces division rival Detroit with its lead runner available; the locker room says it's fine.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on BBN This MorningPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Packers’ Jordan Love Had an Honest Opinion of Josh Jacobs Amid RB’s Return The Green Bay Packers are getting a major boost ahead of their Week 7 showdown against NFC North rivals Detroit Lions, with running back [Josh Jacobs finally eligible to play](https://gridironheroics.com/packers-bluntly-honest-josh-jacobs-return/).The running back’s return, however, has sparked several reactions. But as far as Green Bay star quarterback Jordan Love is concerned, he is welcoming his teammate back with arms wide open, as he believes in the good in Jacobs. Via [Matt Schneidman of The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7712250/2026/10/21/josh-jacobs-return-packers/): > *Quarterback Jordan Love said he doesn’t think what happened with Jacobs changed how the locker room views him. Coach Matt LaFleur, a believer in second chances, acknowledged that sometimes people get into situations where they might not make the right decisions, and that they learn from their mistakes.* > > *“I think he’s extremely remorseful, and I do believe that he’s a good person,” LaFleur said of Jacobs. “I’ve been around him quite a bit.”* ## **Packers’ Rushing Attack Gets a Boost With Jacobs’ Return”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 8:34 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Packers.
- BBN covered this story before: Cardinals beat Rams 18-16 on six field goals, no touchdowns (October 19).
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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Packers get running back Josh Jacobs back for Sunday's Week 7 showdown with the Lions, after he missed the first six weeks on the commissioner's list.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCoach Matt LaFleur calls himself a believer in second chances and says Jacobs is extremely remorseful.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorQuarterback Jordan Love says the locker room still sees him the same way.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIs that the one in the green and gold? I love those colors on a person.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's the whole team, Vera. Now to college ball. UCLA is six and oh and ranked ninth, and hosts two-and-five Michigan State.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSix and oh. Is that a good grade?
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The story so far
- Packers' Josh Jacobs sues police over alleged attack video · New York Post
- Press secretary exits; Trump dinner; Packers' Jacobs cleared · Al Jazeera
- Packers still up 7-0 in the second as Bears QB Williams returns sharp · ESPN
- Week 6 Sunday: Cardinals, Texans win on last-second kicks · ESPN
- Cardinals beat Rams 18-16 on six field goals, no touchdowns · ESPN
- Packers' Josh Jacobs eligible again for Lions game (this story)
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