The Lions waived Jefferson on Tuesday. Jefferson joined the Lions' active roster in mid-October, but his lone appearance in a regular-season game for Detroit took place Week 6 against Kansas City, when he played 13 defensive snaps without showing up on the box score otherwise. The veteran defensive tackle will explore his options assuming he clears waivers, though he could opt to stay with the Lions as a member of the team's practice squad.
Quinton Jefferson: Everything you need to know
Quinton Jefferson
DL
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STATS
Quinton Jefferson Career Stats
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Career Stats - TACKLES
TOTALASTSOLO206105101Career Stats - Sacks
SCKSCKYDSTFL28.51960Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS
INTPDTD090Career Stats - Fumbles
FFFRFTD440Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Defense Fumbles
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Career Stats - TACKLES
TOTALASTSOLO1376Career Stats - Sacks
SCKSCKYDSTFL3140Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS
INTPDTD000Career Stats - Fumbles
FFFRFTD000Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Defense Fumbles
Quinton Jefferson Player Profile and Salary
Birthdate
3/31/1993 (33)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'4", 291 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 5; Pk (SEA)
Birthplace
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Position
DL
College
Maryland
Experience
10 seasons
2025 Salary
$840,000
Career History
Detroit Lions
2025-2026
(1 season)
Buffalo Bills
2020-2021, 2024-2025
(2 seasons)
Cleveland Browns
2024-2024
(1 season)
New York Jets
2023-2024
(1 season)
Seattle Seahawks
2016-2020, 2022-2023
(5 seasons)
Las Vegas Raiders
2021-2021
(1 season)
Los Angeles Rams
2017-2018
(1 season)