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Darius Jackson: Cut by Houston
Jackson was released from the Texans' practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Jackson was cut by the Texans during training camp and signed to the practice squad in late November, and he's now being let go once again. The 28-year-old hasn't seen game action since appearing in four games between the Cowboys and Packers in 2018.
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Darius Jackson: Signed to Texans' practice squad
Jackson was added to Houston's practice squad Tuesday.
The running back was cut by the Texans on Aug. 23 but returns to their practice squad. With David Johnson and Rex Burkhead operating as the top two options in the backfield, Jackson will likely remain off the active roster, barring any injuries.
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Darius Jackson: Cut by Houston
Jackson was released by the Texans on Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Jackson signed with the Texans on Aug. 10 and had five carries for 37 yards and a touchdown during the second preseason game against the Packers, but he apparently didn't show enough to warrant a longer look. The 27-year-old hasn't played in an NFL game since 2018 and spent most of 2020 on the Colts' practice squad.
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Texans' Darius Jackson: Signs with Texans
Jackson signed a contract with the Texans on Tuesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Jackson spent most of last season on the Colts' practice squad and had a stint with the Raiders this offseason before being released last week. He now heads to Houston where he'll compete for a depth role behind veterans David Johnson, Phillip Lindsay and Mark Ingram.
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Darius Jackson: Heads to free agency
Jackson was cut by the Raiders on Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Jackson was brought in as organizational depth at running back while Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick were on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He'll head to the open market after failing to stick with Vegas.
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Raiders' Darius Jackson: Helping fill in for Vegas
Jackson was signed by the Raiders on Thursday, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Jackson's getting an opportunity while both Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick are on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He's buried deep down the running back depth chart, so Jackson will need to make a strong impression to avoid being let go once those guys return.
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Darius Jackson: Cut loose from practice squad
Jackson was released from the Colts' practice squad Tuesday.
The Eastern Michigan product has gone back and forth on the Indianapolis practice squad multiple times this season and is now off of it once again. Jackson's departure clears a spot for Indianapolis to sign another player to its practice squad.
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Darius Jackson: Back with practice squad
The Colts signed Jackson to the practice squad Tuesday.
Jackson has been cut from the Colts' practice squad twice already in November, but he's back with the unit and will continue to work on the scout team. The Colts' backfield rotation has been brutally mediocre this year, but barring an injury to one of Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Wilkins or Nyheim Hines, Jackson won't be called up.
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Darius Jackson: Cut from practice squad
Jackson was released from the practice squad Saturday.
Jackson has bounced between the practice squad and free agency for weeks now, with Saturday's designation yet another in the long line of transactions. The running back has not played in an NFL game since 2018 and has a total of six carries throughout his NFL career.
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Darius Jackson: Rejoins practice squad
The Colts re-signed Jackson to the practice squad Friday.
Jackson was just cut from Indianapolis' practice squad earlier this week, but he'll now return to the team in an emergency depth capacity. In a corresponding move, kicker Matt Gay was cut from the practice squad.
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Darius Jackson: Dropped from practice squad
The Colts cut Jackson from the practice squad Tuesday.
Jackson signed with the Colts' practice squad back in September when a spot opened up because Daurice Fountain was promoted to the active roster. Now, Fountain is back on the practice squad, so Jackson has been shown the door. Jackson has yet to play an NFL game since the 2018 season.
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Darius Jackson: Resurfaces on practice squad
The Colts signed Jackson to the practice squad Wednesday.
Jackson claims the spot on Indianapolis' practice squad, which opened up with Daurice Fountain being promoted to the 53-man roster. He hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2018, when he spent time with both the Packers and Cowboys.
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Darius Jackson: Done in Indy
The Colts released Jackson on Sunday.
Jackson spent time on the practice squads of Dallas, Tampa Bay and Indianapolis last season, but he didn't have any opportunities for on-field action. Since entering the league as a sixth-round pick of the Cowboys in 2016, Jackson has appeared in four career games between Dallas and Green Bay.
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Colts' Darius Jackson: Remains with Indianapolis
Jackson signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Monday.
Jackson spent time on the Cowboys', Colts' and Buccaneers' practice squads early in the season before rejoining the Colts' unit in mid-November. The 26-year-old has six carries for 16 yards in four appearances between Dallas and Green Bay since being a sixth-round pick in 2016.
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Darius Jackson: Shuffles to practice squad
Jackson signed with the Colts' practice squad Tuesday.
Jackson last played in Week 17 of the 2018 season for the Cowboys, and he rushed six times for 16 yards. Reserve running back Jordan Wilkins is battling an ankle injury, so Jackson will join the organization in case it's a long-term issue.
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Darius Jackson: Let go by Bucs
Jackson was released off the Buccaneers' practice squad Tuesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson signed with Tampa Bay's practice squad last week but will now be looking for a new team. The 25-year-old was a sixth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2016, and he's already spent time on the Cowboys, Colts and Buccaneers practice squads this season.
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Darius Jackson: Hooks up with Bucs
Jackson was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad Wednesday, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.
Jackson entered the league as a sixth-round pick of the Cowboys in 2016 and has gone on to play in four career games while also spending time on the Colts' practice squad. He'll serve as organizational depth for the time being and would presumably have a chance to jump to the active roster were injuries to strike Ronald Jones or Peyton Barber.
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Darius Jackson: Cut from Colts' practice squad
Jackson was cut from the Colts' practice squad Tuesday.
Jackson originally joined the practice squad Friday. The 25-year-old has seen a fall from grace since operating as the top running back for the Cowboys in training camp. Jackson has the ability to at least provide a team with depth at running back, but for now he'll have to find another opportunity elsewhere in the league.
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Darius Jackson: Joins Colts' practice squad
Jackson signed to the Colts' practice squad Friday.
Jackson was previously on the Cowboys' practice squad before getting let go. All in all he has suited up for four career NFL games, compiling 16 yards on six carries in the process. With four running backs on the Colts' depth chart, Jackson has the potential to be called up if one of them ultimately misses time due to injury.
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Darius Jackson: Cut from Cowboys' practice squad
Jackson was released from Dallas' practice squad Monday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Jackson originally signed to the practice squad Sep. 10. The 25-year-old served as the team's top back at the start of training camp while Ezekiel Elliott held out, but he ultimately didn't make the 53-man roster. He'll now have to find another opportunity elsewhere.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: St. Louis, MO |
| Age: 30 |
| School: Eastern Michigan |
| Experience: 4 |