The Lions waived Jackson on Tuesday. Jackson hasn't played since suiting up in four games across the Browns, Colts and Giants in 2023. The Duke product posted the third-most rushing yards (417) in the UFL this spring. The 26-year-old will be a practice-squad candidate.
Deon Jackson: Everything you need to know
Deon Jackson
RB
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STATS
Deon Jackson Career Stats
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Career Stats - Rushing
CARYDSAVGTDLNGFDFUM952833217163Career Stats - Receiving
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Deon Jackson Game Log 2025
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Preseason Totals 4205080
Deon Jackson Player Profile and Salary
Birthdate
2/18/1999 (27)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'0", 218 lbs
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA, USA
Position
RB
College
Duke
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2025-2026
(1 season)
New York Jets
2024-2025
(1 season)
Indianapolis Colts
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
New York Giants
2023-2023
(1 season)
Cleveland Browns
2023-2023
(1 season)
Deon Jackson: Breaking News
Catches on with Detroit
The Lions signed Jackson to a contract Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Jackson recently played in the UFL with the DC Defenders and posted 441 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 83 carries while adding seven catches for 39 yards. He last saw NFL regular-season action in 2023, when he appeared in four games between the Colts (two), Browns and Giants (one game each) and logged 14 carries for 16 yards. Jackson's addition solidifies the Lions' backfield depth while Sione Vaki (leg) is sidelined.