Jacobs Returns to Packers Practice, Status for Detroit Unsettled

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs returned to practice Wednesday after the NFL removed him from the Commissioner Exempt List, but coach Matt LaFleur said the team had not decided whether he would play against Detroit on Sunday, October 25. Jacobs was placed on the list before the regular season while the league investigated a potential violation of its Personal Conduct Policy. The NFL removed him on October 19, making him eligible to resume team activities. His return to practice came after he missed Green Bay’s first six games. Asked Wednesday whether two practices would be enough for Jacobs to play, LaFleur said the team would assess the situation. He said Green Bay would have a plan whether or not Jacobs could play, and described him as a dynamic back the offense would want to get the ball to. LaFleur had said Monday that Jacobs was in a good spot physically and had continued training, but had missed football activities. Practice participation, however, did not settle whether Jacobs would be ready for game action. His availability for the Lions game remained undecided after Wednesday’s comments. The Packers are scheduled to face Detroit at Ford Field. Jacobs could...