According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Detroit Lions are intending on re-signing running back Justin Jackson.
Many were curious as to why the Lions didn’t re-sign Jackson earlier this offseason, seeing as he was a solid, significant contributor to last year’s team. Jackson was the Lions’ primary kick returner and held the fourth-highest kick return average in the league (26.7). In addition, he rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown on 42 carries, plus added another 101 yards and a score through the air.
Jackson enters a competitive running back room fighting for a spot or two behind (presumed) starters Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.