Jackson Meeks - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Healthy scratch in Week 5 Meeks (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Arizona.

Impact Meeks appeared in the Lions' first four games of the 2026 campaign but will be a healthy scratch in Week 5. The 23-year-old hasn't had a productive season, catching his only target for eight yards.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver on Meeks & Gill-Howard Tight ends coach Steve Oliver speaks to the media about the performances seen from Jackson Meeks, DL Skyler Gill-Howard and others as well a...

OCTOBER 9 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Dobbs makes his case to be Goff's backup by taking Lions on 3 TD drives in 25-16 win over Colts

Josh Dobbs made his case to be Detroit’s top backup quarterback by throwing two touchdown passes and leading the Lions on a third scoring drive to lead the Lions past the Indianapo...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Dobbs dots Meeks at goal line for 6-yard TD Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs dots tight end Jackson Meeks for a 6-yard touchdown.

AUGUST 29 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Jackson Meeks' bid for Lions roster spot could be boosted by one key strength Meeks might be pushed down the TE depth chart, but the Lions should keep him around for one key reason.

AUGUST 27 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Sam LaPorta's injury could make Lions' Jackson Meeks choice look genius in hindsight The beginning of the regular season in the NFL is two weeks away, and teams are beginning to take shape. The Detroit Lions will be without s...

AUGUST 25 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Altmyer extends play to locate Meeks on fourth down Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer extends the play to locate tight end Jackson Meeks and convert the fourth down.

AUGUST 22 • DETROITLIONS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Meeks forces fumble on special teams, Hunter recovers Detroit Lions tight end Jackson Meeks' forced fumble sets Lions up deep in Commanders territory.

AUGUST 22 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Jackson Meeks clearing this hurdle could be a game-changer for Lions Meeks could take a firm hold of a special teams role with Detroit this season.

JULY 16 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Converts to tight end Meeks has converted from wide receiver to tight end during spring practices, John Maakaron of SI reports.

Impact Meeks inked a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January after spending the entire 2025 season on the team's practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster twice last year but didn't record any stats, playing five snaps on offense and 23 snaps on special teams. In order to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, Meeks will need to display impressive development at his new position, particularly as a blocker.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Meeks' offseason transformation gives Lions another position battle Jackson Meeks has responded well to his position change.

JUNE 19 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Signs future deal with Detroit The Lions signed Meeks to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Meeks spent the entirety of the 2025 season with Detroit's practice squad, earning a pair of elevations to the active roster. The wide receiver didn't record any stats while playing five snaps on offense and 23 snaps with the special-teams unit in those contests. Meeks will now have an opportunity to train with the Lions in the offseason, and he'll attempt to crack their initial 53-man roster next year.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad The Lions reverted Meeks to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Meeks was elevated for Detroit's loss to Philadelphia on Sunday and played one offensive snap, logging no output. The elevation was his second of the campaign, so Meeks can be elevated one more time this season. The undrafted rookie is still looking for his first NFL touch.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated by Detroit for Week 11 The Lions elevated Meeks from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact The elevation of Meeks gives the Lions additional depth at wide receiver in case rookie third-rounder Isaac TeSlaa (oblique) is unable to play against the Eagles on Sunday. It's Meeks' second elevation of the season, and during his first appearance against the Browns in Week 4 he played 13 snaps (four on offense, nine on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Meeks reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Meeks was elevated to the Lions' active roster to provide depth at wide receiver for Sunday's game against the Browns. He ended up playing 13 snaps (four on offense, nine on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise. Meeks is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad twice more this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Meeks was elevated from the Lions' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Meeks failed to make the Lions' initial 53-man roster in late August, but he stuck around on the practice squad and has since been elevated ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Browns. He's yet to appear in an NFL game after catching 78 passes for 1,021 yards and seven touchdowns during his final collegiate season at Syracuse in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions wide receiver coach believes Jackson Meeks' time is coming One of the biggest bright spots from the Detroit Lions' preseason slate was the performance of rookie wide receiver Jackson Meeks.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Signs with practice squad Meeks signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Meeks led the Lions in receptions (11) and receiving yards (176) through three preseason games, adding two touchdowns as well. Unfortunately, the undrafted free agent out of Syracuse was left off the 53-man roster with the Lions keeping just five wide receivers. Meeks' impressive performance could get him called up to the active roster if injuries stack up.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions preseason star predicted to fall short of 53-man roster | Sporting News Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks has been one of the biggest preseason standouts for the team, but that wasn't enough for one analy...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Detroit Lions rookie Jackson Meeks is in the same company as Ja'Marr Chase | Sporting News Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jackson Meeks is in the same company as Ja'Marr Chase in this one stat.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Meeks on proving his worth WR Jackson Meeks speaks to the media on showcasing his skills to prove his worth to the team.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers lead Dolphins to 24-17 preseason win over Lions

Backup quarterback Zach Wilson had a strong first half for the Dolphins and third-stringer Quinn Ewers threw for two second-half touchdowns as Miami beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Jackson Meeks threatening to steal roster spot from Lions 2025 draft pick | Sporting News Undrafted free agent wide receiver Jackson Meeks is threatening to take a roster spot from a 2025 draft pick.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyle Allen's 27-yard pass connects with Jackson Meeks, getting Lions into Dolphins territory Kyle Allen's 27-yard pass connects with wide receiver Jackson Meeks, getting Lions into Dolphins territory.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Allen finds Meeks wide open near pylon for TD Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen finds wide receiver Jackson Meeks wide open near pylon for TD.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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Dobbs makes his case to be Goff's backup by taking Lions on 3 TD drives in 25-16 win over Colts

Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers lead Dolphins to 24-17 preseason win over Lions