Deon Jackson

The Cleveland Browns signed running back Deon Jackson to their 53-man active roster on Saturday and elevated linebacker Charlie Thomas III and quarterback P.J. Walker to their active roster from the practice squad. Jackson was cut loose by the Indianapolis Colts in September and latched on with the Browns practice squad. The 24-year-old will give the Browns some more running back depth for Sunday's Week 7 contest against the Indianapolis Colts with Kareem Hunt (thigh) listed as questionable ... [Read More]

The Indianapolis Colts are releasing running back Deon Jackson on Saturday, according to a source, and are bringing up Trey Sermon from the practice squad for the Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson got the start for the Colts in the Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars with Zack Moss still recovering from a fractured forearm and sealed his fate with 13 carries for just 14 yards, catching five of six targets for 14 yards and losing two fumbles. Moss returned last week and ... [Read More]

Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson finished with 13 carries for 14 yards during the loss to Jacksonville on Sunday. The 24-year-old was not as productive on the ground as Anthony Richardson, who had 10 touches for 40 yards. However, he at least had five catches for 14 yards, so things could have gone much worse. In any event, Jackson's reign as the No. 1 option may last just a few more weeks. Zack Moss (forearm) might be back soon, and there's also a chance Jonathan Taylor (ankle) ... [Read More]

Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson is expected to draw the start in Week 1, according to Aaron Wilson. There was speculation that rookie Evan Hull could also start, and while he should mix in, the lead role ultimately belongs to Jackson. Beyond that, Zack Moss (wrist) will start when healthy, perhaps as early as Week 2, while Jonathan Taylor (ankle) figures to top the depth chart when (or if) the Colts activate him from the PUP list. Jackson is a solid RB3 option in Week 1. [Read More]

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 24% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Even though the majority of touches have been distributed to Moss following Taylor's ankle injury, there is also a rationale for securing Deon Jackson if you are searching for flex options entering your Week 17 matchups.Jackson's versatility has been displayed during the season including a two-game sequence in Week 5-6 when he operated effectively as a rusher and receiver. He secured a 64% snap share while operating as the ... [Read More]