Impact Jefferson will no longer be on the injured reserve list as he goes through the waiver process and tries to find a new team. The linebacker appeared in three games in the 2023 season and logged three tackles (one solo).
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
MALIK JEFFERSON
Reaches injury settlement The Lions reached an injury settlement with Jefferson (undisclosed) on Friday and waived him off injured reserve.
Placed on IR Detroit placed Jefferson (undisclosed) on the reserve/injured list Tuesday.
Impact Jefferson played 19 snaps (seven on defense, 12 on special teams) in Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs. It's not clear when he picked up the injury or the nature of it, but the 2018 third-round pick will now be forced to sit out for the entire 2024 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Detroit.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Gets chance with Detroit Jefferson signed with the Lions on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Jefferson played in three games with the Cowboys last season, logging six snaps on defense and 60 on special teams. He'll have an opportunity to compete for a roster spot with Detroit during training camp and would presumably take on a similar special-teams and depth role if he's able to make the squad.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Malik Jefferson, Cincinnati Bengals, Linebacker Named 2014 All-USA First Team by USA TODAY......Won Butkus Award as nation’s top linebacker...2015 Under Armour All-America Game selection...
APRIL 12 • 247SPORTS.COM
Time, opportunity is now for Dallas Cowboys LB, former Texas draft bust Malik Jefferson Newly-signed LB Rashaan Evans was not elevated for the Chargers game. Malik Jefferson gets a chance to show he be the replacement for Leight...
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cowboys LB Malik Jefferson awaiting MRI results after foot injury From @ToddBrock24f7: The former 3rd-round draft pick was having a good game before being injured Saturday. MRI results could impact his bid...
AUGUST 14, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Malik Jefferson, Cincinnati Bengals, Linebacker Named 2014 All-USA First Team by USA TODAY......Won Butkus Award as nation’s top linebacker...2015 Under Armour All-America Game selection...
JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Signs new deal with Dallas Jackson signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on Wednesday.
Impact Jefferson joined Dallas last offseason and failed to appear in a game during the 2022 campaign, but he'll have another shot to secure an active roster spot in 2023. The 26-year-old has operated mostly as a special-teams option over his five-year professional career.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to Dallas Jefferson signed a contract with the Cowboys on Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jefferson joined Dallas after the team waived running back JaQuan Hardy in a corresponding move Thursday. The 2018 third-round pick out of Texas played 34 games over the first three years of his career, but he appeared in just one game with Indianapolis during the 2021 season. Jefferson likely will compete for a depth linebacker/special teams role with Dallas ahead of Week 1.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Indianapolis The Colts waived Jefferson on Tuesday.
Impact Jefferson spent time bouncing between the Colts' practice squad and active roster this season, but Week 16 versus the Cardinals was his only actual appearance with the team. He could be a candidate to resurface in Indianapolis, assuming he goes unclaimed on waivers.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from COVID list Jefferson (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact Jefferson was placed on the COVID-19 list last week but has since cleared the NFL protocols. The 25-year-old signed to Indianapolis' 53-man roster in mid-December and exclusively played special teams in his lone game appearance.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on COVID list Jefferson (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact Jefferson was signed to the Colts' active roster on Dec. 15, playing nine special-teams snaps in their Week 16 contest against the Cardinals. Mostly a depth piece in the linebacker unit, any potential absence would have little impact on Indianapolis' defense unless the team loses more players to COVID protocols over the coming days.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard
The Indianapolis Cots have placed five players on the COVID-19 list as the virus continues to work its way through NFL locker rooms, even with the vast majority of players in the l...DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers release right guard Trai Turner after only 1 season
Right guard Trai Turner has been released by the Los Angeles Chargers, less than a year after he was acquired in a trade from the Carolina PanthersMARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Let go by Chargers The Chargers released Jefferson (shoulder) on Friday.
Impact Jefferson's leaving Los Angeles after tallying five special-teams tackles during 13 games in the 2020 campaign. The 24-year-old linebacker will aim land a special-teams role elsewhere in the upcoming year.
MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles Chargers Release Malik Jefferson and Trai Turner The Los Angeles Chargers announced a pair of roster moves, releasing linebacker Malik Jefferson and guard Trai Turner.
MARCH 12, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Casey Hayward and Malik Jefferson Give Back to Texas' Communities Over the weekend, cornerback Casey Hayward and linebacker Malik Jefferson spent time donating food and water to communities battling the Tex...
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Out for Week 17 Jefferson (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Impact Jefferson won't play in the season finale against the Chiefs. The 2018 third-round pick has suited up in 13 games for the Chargers this year, recording five special-teams tackles. He'll be a restricted free agent in March.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers' Bosa, Allen among 6 starters ruled out vs. Chiefs
The Los Angeles Chargers will be without six starters, including both of their Pro Bowl selections for Sunday’s season finale at Kansas CityJANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elevates from practice squad The Chargers promoted Jefferson to the active roster Saturday.
Impact Jefferson failed to make the roster following training camp, but injuries have piled up and opened a roster spot for the 2018 third-round pick. He'll likely stick to special teams in Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers suffer key loss on defense after Ingram goes on IR
The Los Angeles Chargers will be without two of their starting defensive linemen for at least the next three games after placing defensive end Melvin Ingram and defensive tackle Ju...SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Let go by Chargers Jefferson was waived by the Chargers on Saturday.
Impact There was some chatter the 2018 third-round pick could earn one of the final roster spots up for grabs with the Chargers, but the team opted for more depth along the offensive line instead. It's possible Jefferson's draft pedigree could elicit offers from other teams, otherwise he could make for a solid practice-squad addition for the Chargers.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
