Attorneys Ramses Jalalpour and Amir Tahmassebi said the motion aligns with their client’s desire to protect her privacy, as outlined in a statement obtained by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The woman, identified in court documents as ‘ANM,’ was the victim of an incident that occurred on May 23 at Jacobs’ home; According to the criminal complaint, Jacobs threw the woman to the ground and damaged her phone, with surveillance video capturing the incident in his garage.

NFL Investigation and Commissioner Exempt List

Jacobs was placed on the commissioner exempt list on Aug. 30, a status that prevents him from playing or practicing, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the league is seeking the video as part of its investigation. If the NFL concludes its inquiry with a suspension, time spent on the commissioner exempt list will count toward it.

Jacobs was convicted of battery and fined $1,000. He entered into a deferred judgment agreement for the criminal damage to property charge and was ordered to have no contact with the victim, pay restitution, attend counseling, and be under supervision for one year.

Jackson Case and NFL News

While the Jacobs case remains under scrutiny, other Josh-related news has emerged, In a separate development, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen led his team to a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions in the new Highmark Stadium. Allen set an NFL record by throwing five or more touchdown passes and scoring three or more rushing touchdowns in the first two games of the season.

The Highmark Stadium, which cost $2.1 billion to build, has a capacity of 60,108, down from the previous stadium’s 71,608; this new venue is the second most expensive in the NFL after the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

In another unrelated story, German influencer Laura Gehrke is preparing for the release of her husband, Joshua Stewart, from a U.S. prison in October 2026; Stewart was sentenced to five years in prison for drug-related offenses after a customer died from an overdose in 2021. Gehrke has shared on TikTok her plans for the day of his release, including a surprise with items like ‘Mountain Dew’ and romantic gifts.

EA SPORTS FC and Player Ratings

Meanwhile, EA SPORTS FC™ 27 released player ratings for Josh Fowler, a Scottish striker for St. Johnstone. Fowler has a total rating of 61, with individual stats including face (71), shooting (61), passing (46), dribbling (59), defending (29), and physical (58) — the game also lists similar players and includes information on early access and FC Points for the game’s Ultimate Edition.