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NFL Making “All Sorts Of Legal Maneuvers” To Try & Uncover Josh Jacobs’ Alleged Assault Video That Could Potentially Ruin Him

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Josh Jacobs (Photo Via Imagn Images)

Josh Jacobs is staying on paid leave while the NFL looks into his recent legal troubles and decides if they’re going to suspend or fine the Green Bay Packers running back.

Jacobs recently pleaded no contest to several misdemeanor charges, including battery. Before making any final call, the league wants to see surveillance camera footage of the fight that took place at his house.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said on Sunday that, “Now the NFL will investigate him My understanding the NFL wants to interview Josh Jacobs.That will happen.” He also said the NFL wants to see the video, which a surveillance system at Jacobs’ home recorded.

The issue? The judge in the criminal case sealed the footage after Jacobs asked them to, so now the NFL has to give extra efforts just to see what happened.

NFL Looks For A Way To Get The Video

Josh Jacobs in court.
Josh Jacobs (Photo via YouTube)

Rapoport said, “They’re also trying all sorts of legal maneuvers to try to get the video of the incident that has since been barred by the court. So we’ll see if the NFL is able to do that before suspending.” He did not provide details about the specific steps the league has taken.

The NFL could also put more pressure on Jacobs. The league could tell him that he cannot return until he asks the court to lift the order and then receives that approval.

Jacobs will get credit for any games he misses while he remains on paid leave. However, he cannot play until the NFL finishes its review and any appeal process.

The situation could also lead to a negotiated suspension between Jacobs and the league. Any agreement would become final once both sides reach a deal.

The NFL’s current standard calls for a six-game suspension in cases involving domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, and other forms of family violence. Aggravating factors can lead to a longer punishment.

The league also has the Ray Rice case in mind. The NFL faced huge criticism after video of Rice’s incident became public in 2014. That history makes the video especially important in Jacobs’ case.

If the NFL imposes a suspension without first reviewing the footage, the league could face another difficult situation if someone later releases the video.

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