Lions reportedly intend to re-sign RB Justin Jackson

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Report: Detroit Lions to re-sign RB Justin Jackson

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This new thread is a continuation of the following thread:

Lions promote RB Justin Jackson from the PS

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This new thread relates to the following thread:

Lions Free Agency Preview and Results: ( 2023 )

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It definitely makes sense for the Lions to bring back Justin Jackson. The two parties know each other, with Jackson being a good late off-season addition in 2022. Jackson's versatility and experience are positives. Working against him is the NFL Kickoff Rule for the 2023 season, which will limit the number of Kickoff Returns in the NFL this season.

If the Lions end up releasing Jackson again, as was the case when the Lions cutdown to 53 last year, if Jackson doesn't get a contract offer that satisfies him elsewhere, he would probably be a player the Lions would want to sign to the Practice Squad again. Jackson would be valuable insurance at RB, if this turns out to be the case.

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Report: Lions to bring back RB Justin Jackson


Lions make it official, sign Justin Jackson and waive RB Greg Bell

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Greg Bell likely won't be claimed off waivers. His most likely NFL opportunity this summer is if a team suffers an injury at RB, with Bell on their radar screen as a replacement.

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Dan Campbell ‘fired up’ to bring Justin Jackson back into Lions’ RB room

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One way or the other (53 man roster or Practice Squad), it's highly likely that the Lions will want to keep Justin Jackson around. Because Jackson is a vested veteran, it's realistically possible the Lions will release him sometime from the cutdown to 53, to the days leading up to the opener at Kansas City. With, the plan of re-signing Jackson after the first game. This way, Jackson's entire season base salary wouldn't be guaranteed.