Deon Jackson Fantasy Stats

The New York Jets have signed running back Deon Jackson while releasing wide receiver Hamze El-Zayat in a related move. Jackson, who worked out with the Texans in July but did not sign a contract, will now compete for a depth role in the Jets' backfield during training camp. A Duke product, Jackson signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and has spent most of his career with them, with brief stints at the Cleveland Browns and Giants last season. In 29 career games (27 with the Colts), he has recorded 283 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and 223 receiving yards. The Jets recently experienced a void at running back following Tarik Cohen's retirement. Jackson will compete with Israel Abanikanda, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, and Xazavian Valladay to back up Breece Hall.

Former Cleveland Browns running back Deon Jackson has been claimed off waivers by the New York Giants. Jackson, who was released by the Colts on September 23, signed with Cleveland's practice squad several days later. He was elevated to the active roster ahead of the Week 7 contest against the Indianapolis Colts but didn't log a snap. He was then waived by Cleveland and has now been claimed by the New York Giants. So the 24-year-old running back is now with his third organization in the last month. He will just serve as backfield depth for NYG and has no fantasy value as long as he remains on the practice squad.

The Cleveland Browns signed running back Deon Jackson to their 53-man active roster on Saturday and elevated linebacker Charlie Thomas III and quarterback P.J. Walker to their active roster from the practice squad. Jackson was cut loose by the Indianapolis Colts in September and latched on with the Browns practice squad. The 24-year-old will give the Browns some more running back depth for Sunday's Week 7 contest against the Indianapolis Colts with Kareem Hunt (thigh) listed as questionable to play. It could be an early sign that Hunt will be ruled out, but fantasy managers will want to check back Sunday morning for final word. Jackson played in two games for the Colts this year and saw 13 carries for 14 yards while catching five passes for another 14 yards.

The Cleveland Browns signed running back Deon Jackson and tight end Devin Asiasi to their practice squad on Tuesday. Jackson was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday but did not have to wait long to latch on with another team. He will now bide his time in Cleveland where he could eventually get elevated from the practice squad if the team needs an extra body at the running back position. Jackson has had some big games over his NFL career but struggled in 2023, losing two fumbles and gaining just 14 yards on 13 carries. Asiasi last appeared in a game with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022 and finished the year with two catches for five yards.

The Indianapolis Colts are releasing running back Deon Jackson on Saturday, according to a source, and are bringing up Trey Sermon from the practice squad for the Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson got the start for the Colts in the Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars with Zack Moss still recovering from a fractured forearm and sealed his fate with 13 carries for just 14 yards, catching five of six targets for 14 yards and losing two fumbles. Moss returned last week and will work as the leader of this backfield until Jonathan Taylor (ankle) can return from the Physically Unable to Perform list. Rookie Evan Hull (knee) is out for the year with a torn meniscus, leaving Jake Funk and Sermon as the only other RBs on the roster right now.

Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson finished with 13 carries for 14 yards during the loss to Jacksonville on Sunday. The 24-year-old was not as productive on the ground as Anthony Richardson, who had 10 touches for 40 yards. However, he at least had five catches for 14 yards, so things could have gone much worse. In any event, Jackson's reign as the No. 1 option may last just a few more weeks. Zack Moss (forearm) might be back soon, and there's also a chance Jonathan Taylor (ankle) could return sooner rather than later. That said, Jackson needs to prove he can be a reliable runner. Until then, fantasy managers should only start him in deep PPR formats moving forward.

Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson will presumably enter Week 1 against the Jaguars as the top option out of the backfield. Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is on injured reserve, and with Zach Moss (forearm) doubtful, Jackson is expected to see an enhanced role for the Colts. The 24-year-old had the largest workload of his career in 2022, rushing the ball 68 times for 236 yards. He also had 30 catches for 209 yards while totaling two touchdowns. Although Anthony Richardson should get some action on the ground versus Jacksonville, Jackson commands flex attention in deeper fantasy setups, especially for managers in PPR formats.

Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson is expected to draw the start in Week 1, according to Aaron Wilson. There was speculation that rookie Evan Hull could also start, and while he should mix in, the lead role ultimately belongs to Jackson. Beyond that, Zack Moss (wrist) will start when healthy, perhaps as early as Week 2, while Jonathan Taylor (ankle) figures to top the depth chart when (or if) the Colts activate him from the PUP list. Jackson is a solid RB3 option in Week 1.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) wasn't traded and will miss at least the first four games of the season while on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Zack Moss (arm) is the likely starter with Taylor sidelined, but he's not a lock to be ready for Week 1 due to a broken right arm. Deon Jackson started two of the team's three preseason games, so he's an option to start, although rookie fifth-rounder Evan Hull will also be in the mix. Rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson's rushing abilities will allow first-year head coach Shane Steichen to scheme up some more rushing yards as the Colts look to get by without Taylor early on. Unless you're in an extremely deep fantasy league, it's probably best to avoid Jackson or Hull in an offense that could struggle out of the gates with an inexperienced rookie signal-caller.

An increased workload was expected from Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson after Jonathan Taylor was placed on Injured Reserve due to a season-ending ankle injury. But the outlook remains bleak for Jackson, even without their All-Pro rusher. He failed to register a rushing yard but had nine receiving yards in their Week 16 defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Colts may try to run the ball more against the New York Giants, a team tied for the second-worst run-stop win rate at 27 percent. However, Zack Moss may continue to get the lion's share of snaps after solid performances in Weeks 15 and 16. That said, it's best to avoid Jackson because he provides meager value in fantasy football.