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When Will NFL Paid Leave Players Return?

Published August 31, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · NBC Sports

The NFL has placed three players on paid leave, raising questions about when they will return to the field.

Under the Personal Conduct Policy, paid leave typically lasts until the league resolves disciplinary action. However, players like Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers were reinstated early in 2024 before their cases were resolved. playerbros.org

This precedent suggests Jacobs, Cooper, and Arnold could be reinstated early, potentially receiving credit for missed games and returning earned salary if the league treats the time as an advance suspension.

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