JERMAR JEFFERSON NEWS

Lands back on practice squad The Lions reverted Jefferson to their practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jefferson was elevated ahead of Monday's win against the 49ers and logged three carries for nine yards. That was his second elevation of the campaign, so he could be up with Detroit again in Week 18 versus Minnesota. Jefferson has been providing running back depth for the Lions since David Montgomery suffered an MCL injury versus Buffalo in Week 15.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three carries in win Jefferson rushed the ball three times for nine yards in Monday night's 40-34 victory over San Francisco.

Impact Jefferson was elevated to the active roster for the second game in a row Monday, garnering three opportunities out of the backfield, two of which were goal-line carries in the first quarter. For the second straight week, Jefferson rushed the ball while rookie Sione Vaki went without a carry and Jefferson may be considered Detroit's No. 3 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds for the time being with David Montgomery (knee) unavailable.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 17 The Lions elevated Jefferson from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the 49ers.

Impact Jefferson will be elevated for a second straight week and serve as the Lions' fourth-string running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki. Jefferson played 12 snaps (five on offense, seven on special teams) during the Lions' Week 16 win over the Bears and logged three carries for 13 yards while hauling in his lone target for 10 yards.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Jefferson reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jefferson was elevated to the active roster for the first time this season due to the absence of David Montgomery (knee). Jefferson served as the Lions' No. 4 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki, and Jefferson ended up logging three carries during garbage time for 13 yards while hauling in his lone target for an additional 10 yards in Detroit's 34-17 win over Chicago. Jefferson could be elevated for the Lions' Week 17 clash against the 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Jefferson reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jefferson was elevated to the active roster for the first time this season due to the absence of David Montgomery (knee). Jefferson served as the Lions' No. 4 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki, and Jefferson ended up logging three carries for 13 yards while hauling in his lone target for an additional 10 yards during garbage time in Detroit's 34-17 win over Chicago. Jefferson could be elevated for the Lions' Week 17 clash against the 49ers on Monday night.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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The Detroit Lions have activated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve, putting him a step closer to making his season debut

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Up from practice squad for Week 16 Jefferson was elevated from Detroit's practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Jefferson will provide depth in a Detroit backfield that will be without David Montgomery (knee) for the remainder of the regular season. Jefferson's unlikely to play a significant role behind Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2024 • SI.COM

Sticks around in Detroit Jefferson signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The Oregon State product was left off the Lions' initial 53-man roster, but he's sticking around on the team's practice squad. Jefferson most recently appeared in a regular-season game with Detroit in 2021, tallying 74 rushing yards and two touchdowns across seven outings.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make roster The Lions waived Jefferson on Tuesday.

Impact Jefferson was a seventh-round draft pick by the Lions in 2021 and got into seven regular-season games that year, carrying 15 times for a healthy 74 yards and two touchdowns while adding 23 yards on four catches. He hasn't gotten a regular-season NFL snap since then. Though Jefferson gained a modest 38 yards on 14 carries during the preseason this year, he also scored two rushing touchdowns

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Links back with Detroit The Lions signed Jefferson to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Jefferson spent training camp with the Lions but was waived with an injury settlement on Sept. 6 due to an undisclosed injury. He had a workout with the Cardinals on Oct. 3 but did not end up signing with the team. The 2021 seventh-round pick will rejoin the Lions on their practice squad and will wait for an opportunity to be called up to the team's active roster this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Lands new deal with Detroit The Lions signed Jefferson to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Jefferson will get another chance to carve out a spot with Detroit heading into the offseason. The 2021 seventh-round pick logged 15 carries for 74 yards and two touchdowns across seven games during his rookie season, though he spent the entirety of 2022 on the practice squad before being elevated for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Packers. Jefferson never wound up taking the field against Green Bay, though his experience with the team was still enough to earn him a new deal heading into this offseason.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 8, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Bumped up to active roster The Lions elevated Jefferson from the practice squad Saturday for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Jefferson will be brought up from the practice squad for the first time this season ahead of Sunday's must-win regular-season finale. The second-year running back recorded 15 carries for 74 yards and two touchdowns across seven games with Detroit in 2021, though he's yet to make an appearance this season. Expect Jefferson to slot into a reserve/special-teams role behind backup running backs Justin Jackson and Craig Reynolds.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions waive RB Jermar Jefferson, sign 13 to practice squad All 13 players the Detroit Lions signed to their practice squad Wednesday spent training camp with the team, including Jarrad Davis and Tom...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Lions Announce 2022 Practice Squad, Waive RB Jermar Jefferson These players will remain with the Lions on the practice squad to start the 2022 NFL season.

AUGUST 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions Announce 2022 Practice Squad, Waive RB Jermar Jefferson These players will remain with the Lions on the practice squad to start the 2022 NFL season.

AUGUST 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jermar Jefferson nearly breaks into clear on 27-yard burst Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson nearly breaks into clear on a 27-yard burst.

AUGUST 28, 2022 • NFL.COM

Stock falling Jefferson rushed seven times for 25 yards during Saturday's preseason win over Indianapolis.

Impact With neither of D'Andre Swift or Jamaal Williams in action, Jefferson was third to rotate in at running back behind interim starter Craig Reynolds and Justin Jackson, who gained 54 yards on the same amount of carries as Jefferson. Each of these guys plus Godwin Igwebuike should get more opportunities to prove their work in the preseason finale next Sunday in Pittsburgh, but Jefferson seems to be headed in the wrong direction in advance of roster cuts.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing praise from coach Head coach Dan Campbell specified Jefferson as a player having a productive training camp, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Impact After a productive career at Oregon, Jefferson failed to find his footing as a seventh-round rookie last year in Detroit. By season's end, both converted safety Godwin Igwebuike and Kutztown product Craig Reynolds had earned more snaps and game appearances than him. However, it seems that Jefferson has worked his way back into the mix this offseason, which opens the door for him to compete with Igwebuike, Reynolds and Justin Jackson for the No. 3 running back job behind D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Needs to improve on special teams Jefferson could see more playing time this season if he can improve on special teams, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Jefferson averaged over 19 carries per game over three seasons as the offensive centerpiece at Oregon State from 2018 to 2020, but he barely saw the field for the Lions as a rookie. Meanwhile, converted safety Godwin Igwebuike was active every week due to his special-teams contributions and Craig Reynolds eventually worked his way up the depth chart as well. Jefferson ultimately seems to have an uphill battle for a roster spot, but it is nonetheless worth tracking the No. 3 running back job in Detroit considering the coaching staff was willing to give Reynolds 26 carries during a game that D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams both missed last season.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

2021 Rookie Review: Jermar Jefferson photos View photos of Lions running back Jermar Jefferson during his first year with the team

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM