Packers RB Josh Jacobs’ initial court hearing has been moved up from November 17 to September 10, according to FOX 11 News. His attorneys are expected to appear on his behalf. Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May incident. He remains on the Exempt List, preventing him from practicing or playing.
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It's tough to pin down exactly what this means for Jacobs, but moving the hearing up can only help his chances of returning this season. It could open the door to a quick trial or plea deal and speed the NFL’s decision on his status.
But the September 10 hearing alone won’t resolve the case, so this news might have no impact at all.
Jacobs looks a bit more attractive now, but he's still not worth considering as more than a bench stash in the double-digit rounds of fantasy drafts.
