Justin Jackson Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 199 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- April 22, 1996 (27)
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Drafted
- 2018 / Rd. 7 / Pk. 251 (LAC)
- College
- Northwestern
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Justin Jackson News
The Detroit Lions placed running back Justin Jackson on the Reserve/Retired list on Thursday and also signed free-agent running back Benny Snell Jr. to an undisclosed deal. Jackson, a former seventh-round pick by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018, had 42 carries for 170 yards and a touchdown in 16 games (zero starts) for the Lions last year, adding 12 receptions for 101 yards and another score through the air. In his five NFL seasons, Jackson totaled 248 carries for 1,210 yards and five touchdowns while adding 77 catches for 609 yards and a TD on 98 targets. Behind rookie first-rounder Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, the Lions have Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson, Devine Ozigbo, Snell and rookie Mohamed Ibrahim.
The Lions re-signed running back Justin Jackson. The 27-year-old spent four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers before joining Detroit last offseason. Unfortunately, he hasn't been a pivotal offensive option since entering the league. However, Jackson hasn't had a horrible career, rushing for 1,210 yards while totaling six touchdowns. But the Lions have Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, and Craig Reynolds listed above him on the depth chart, meaning he probably won't do much for fantasy managers unless someone gets hurt during the year. In a corresponding move, the team waived running back Greg Bell.
Detroit Lions running back Justin Jackson (hip) is officially out for Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. Jackson came into the game listed as questionable after picking up a hip injury in Friday's practice, and he'll end up sitting this one out. The 26-year-old has been the clear No. 3 in Detroit's backfield this year behind D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, and he has just 168 rushing yards and a touchdown while adding 90 receiving yards and another score in 15 games played. With Jackson out in a good matchup against Chicago, it's good news for both Swift and Williams as the Lions look to keep their playoff hopes alive in the second-to-last regular season game of the 2022 campaign.
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