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Signed to Texans' practice squad Jackson was added to Houston's practice squad Tuesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Houston Jackson was released by the Texans on Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Texans Jackson signed a contract with the Texans on Tuesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to free agency Jackson was cut by the Raiders on Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Helping fill in for Vegas Jackson was signed by the Raiders on Thursday, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose from practice squad Jackson was released from the Colts' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from practice squad Jackson was released from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins practice squad The Colts re-signed Jackson to the practice squad Friday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from practice squad The Colts cut Jackson from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practice Squad Moves: Colts Bring Back WR Daurice Fountain, Release RB Darius Jackson The Indianapolis Colts announced today they have signed wide receiver Daurice Fountain to their practice squad and released running back Dar...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • COLTS.COM

Done in Indy The Colts released Jackson on Sunday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers sign RB Darius Jackson, release CB Herb Waters

The Green Bay Packers signed running back Darius Jackson off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 • FOX SPORTS