India, Aug. 31 -- The NFL has reportedly moved Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs to the Commissioner's Exempt List, with ESPN's Adam Schefter first reporting the development on Sunday.

"ESPN sources: NFL is placing Packers RB Josh Jacobs on the commissioner exempt list," he tweeted.

The latest development provides some clarity around Jacobs' status heading into the upcoming season, but it does not necessarily settle the question of how much time he could ultimately miss.

The Commissioner's Exempt List is a temporary paid-leave designation that the NFL can use when a player is facing serious off-field legal or personal matters that remain under review.

While on the list, a player continues to receive his salary and benefits bu...