What could Colts’ running game look like without Jonathan Taylor?
With star RB Jonathan Taylor rehabbing and in a contract dispute, the Colts could have a running back by committee. How will that look?AUGUST 17, 2023
DEON JACKSON
How Deon Jackson is using his 2022 breakout performance to fuel him ahead of this season After having some big games in 2022, Jackson catches up with the hosts of Training Camp Daily to explain how he hopes to build off of them d...
AUGUST 10, 2023 • COLTS.COM
The Indianapolis Star With Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss out, Evan Hull and Deon Jackson have entered a strangely motivating position as young running backs.
AUGUST 1, 2023 • INDYSTAR.COM
Deon Jackson: Training camp media availability, July 31 Running back Deon Jackson meets with the media on Monday at Colts Training Camp.
JULY 31, 2023 • COLTS.COM
Deon Jackson, Duke Blue Devils, Running Back Deon Jackson is a 6-0, 190-pound Wide Receiver from Atlanta, GA.
JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
James Boyd: Colts have signed RB Deon Jackson and DT Chris... - The Athletic Colts have signed RB Deon Jackson and DT Chris Williams to one-year extensions.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Returning in 2023 Jackson signed his exclusive rights deal with the Colts on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.
Impact Jackson will return to the Colts on the league minimum salary in 2023. The 23-year-old running back rushed 68 times for 236 yards and one touchdown while catching 30 of 34 targets for 209 yards and one touchdown in 2022. Jackson will likely be limited to a depth role in 2023 unless injuries deplete the Colts' backfield depth again.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT | Deon Jackson snakes through defenders on 13-yard run Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson snakes through Houston Texans' defenders on a 13-yard run.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT | Sam Ehlinger connects with Deon Jackson on left sideline for 27-yard gain Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger connects with running back Deon Jackson on the left sideline for a 27-yard gain.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • COLTS.COM
Just three touches Jackson had three carries for 10 yards in Sunday's loss at the Giants.
Impact Jackson played just 14 snaps on offense and fell to third in carries behind starter Zack Moss and Jordan Wilkins. Three weeks ago, Jackson looked set to be the starter if Jonathan Taylor were to get hurt. However, Jackson has fallen out of favor after Taylor's season-ending ankle injury and now may be a third-stringer. It will be hard to count on many touches for Jackson even in a meaningless season finale against Houston.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Giants' Andrew Thomas, Colts' Deon Jackson, Chargers' Jamaree Salyer living shared and 'surreal' NFL dream Most of them can’ t get together like Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas, Chargers left tackle Jamaree Salyer and Colts running back Deon Jack...
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Plays limited role sans Taylor Jackson had zero carries but caught all three targets for nine yards during Monday's 20-3 loss to the Chargers.
Impact With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) on IR, Jackson was expected to see an increased workload. However, his first reception went for a nine-yard loss in the first quarter, and he didn't touch the ball again until the Colts' final offensive possession. He tied Jordan Wilkins with just eight offensive snaps, as Zack Moss (36) dominated the backfield work. The entire offense struggled Monday night, but it was disappointing to see Jackson completely uninvolved until the final minutes. Even if he sees more snaps in Week 17, Jackson figures to be a risky play against the Giants' stout run defense.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Van Noy's hit-stick tackle of Deon Jackson reverberates throughout Indianapolis Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kyle Van Noy's hit-stick tackle of Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson reverberates throughout the...
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • NFL.COM
Likely to rotate with Zack Moss Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said that Jackson will likely be part of a rotation out of the backfield with Zack Moss during Monday's game against the Chargers, James Boyd...
Impact After Jonathan Taylor (ankle) exited early in last Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings with what proved to be a season-ending injury, Jackson ranked a distant second to Moss in terms of snap share. Jackson finished the day with 25 snaps (31.6 percent) and logged 13 carries for 55 yards to go with a one-yard touchdown reception, while Moss took 53 snaps (67.1 percent) and carried 24 times for 81 yards while going without a target. Saturday said that the Colts' starting running back for Week 16 will be a game-time decision, and it's possible the coach ends up favoring the hotter hand of the two backs as Monday's contest unfolds. The two backs' usage from last week would seem to imply that Moss is the preferred candidate for early down work, though the superior efficiency Jackson demonstrated could prompt Saturday to give him more snaps and carries than he received against the Vikings. The Colts also have Jordan Wilkins as a third option out of the backfield to potentially lean on.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zak Keefer: Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday says he... - The Athletic Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday says he hasn't decided on a starter at RB Monday night, but either way — whether it's Zack Moss or Deon Ja...
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Insider: How the Colts will use Zack Moss, Deon Jackson to replace Jonathan Taylor With star running back Jonathan Taylor out for the rest of the season, the Colts will turn to Zack Moss and Deon Jackson
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Advice: Ace your start 'em, sit 'em decisions on Deon Jackson, Marquise Goodwin, & more with RotoBaller's "Who to Start?" tool Every lineup decision is crucial at this point, and RotoBaller’s "Who to Start?" lineup advice tool can help answer your tough Week 16 start...
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 16: Deon Jackson, Jahan Dotson among top free-agent pickups Deon Jackson and Jahan Dotson were hot pickups earlier in the season, and disappointing midseason stretches, both are back among the top Wee...
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Should get larger role sans Taylor Jackson and Zack Moss are expected to serve as the Colts' primary options out of the backfield for the final three games of the season with Jonathan Taylor considered unlikely to s...
Impact Taylor played just two snaps Saturday before exiting the contest with what will likely end up being a season-ending injury, and the Colts were able to find plenty of work for both Jackson and Moss while the team held a double-digit lead for more than three quarters before the Vikings completed an improbable and historic comeback. Moss (24 carries for 81 yards) ended up leading the way, but Jackson (13 carries for 55 yards plus a one-yard touchdown reception) was more efficient with his opportunities. The Colts aren't likely to have the luxury of dishing out 37 carries again in 2022, so both backs could see their volume take a hit beginning with next Monday's game against the Chargers. Even so, the absence of Taylor still puts both backs on the fantasy radar, despite the uncertainty of how the workload may be divided. Jackson, who had a 10-reception game back in Week 6 against the Jaguars when Taylor was previously sidelined, likely offers more upside in the pass-catching department of the two backs, though Moss isn't a total zero in that area.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings overcome 2 fumble return TD wipeouts in comeback
Minnesota’s completion of the biggest comeback in NFL history hit plenty of speed bumpsDECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Catches TD after Taylor injury Jackson rushed 13 times for 55 yards and caught his only target for a one-yard touchdown in Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings. He also lost a fumble.
Impact Jackson watched Zack Moss take over for the remainder of the opening drive after Jonathan Taylor (ankle) got injured on his first touch. After Moss was stuffed by the goal line, Jackson checked in to start the team's next possession and wound up capping it with a one-yard touchdown catch. Jackson finished the game with 13 carries to Moss's 24, and they would likely remain in a timeshare against the Chargers in Week 16 if Taylor fails to recover from his injury by then.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deon Jackson catches Ryan's floating toss for 1-yard TD Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan throws a touchdown completion to running back Deon Jackson.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NFL.COM
Colts' Taylor ruled out with ankle injury against Vikings
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor injured his ankle on the opening possession at Minnesota and was ruled out for the remainder of the gameDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIGHLIGHT | Deon Jackson catches Ryan's floating toss for 1-yard TD Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan throws a touchdown completion to running back Deon Jackson.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Just two carries in loss Jackson had two carries for six yards in Sunday's loss at Dallas.
Impact Jackson played on eight of the offense's 72 snaps. He's the clear backup to Jonathan Taylor after the trade of Nyheim Hines to Buffalo, but Taylor is playing nearly every down under new head coach Jeff Saturday.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
