Josh Jacobs Return Brings Fantasy Football Trade Risk

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Josh Jacobs’ Expected Return Creates a Volatile Fantasy Football Decision

Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers appears ready to return after coming off the exemption list. Many fantasy football managers have either picked him up or kept him stashed, expecting him to resume his role as the Packers’ running back.

However, questions remain about the circumstances surrounding his absence and a video he is reportedly fighting to keep from being released. It is unclear whether the NFL has seen the video or whether its contents could affect Jacobs’ availability again. Although he is expected back, the situation may not be resolved.

For fantasy managers, Jacobs remains a highly volatile asset. Recent reporting around the NFL suggests the league has not finished looking into the matter, creating the possibility that his status could change even after his return.

How a manager handles Jacobs depends on the context. That includes the team’s current record, whether Jacobs was drafted before the news emerged, or whether he was later acquired at little cost.

Trading Jacobs may still be the preferable option. One possibility would be moving him for DJ Moore while other managers are frustrated by Moore’s injuries and upcoming bye. Another potential target is Emeka Igbuka, with the hope that a returning Baker Mayfield could help him rediscover the form he showed during the first six weeks of last season.

Jacobs may return, but the uncertainty surrounding his situation makes him a risk that some fantasy managers may prefer to trade for a different opportunity.