JERMAR JEFFERSON NEWS

Ex-Lions Draft Pick Joins Cardinals to Start Week 5 Former Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson has struggled to find his next opportunity after getting cut in August by the Tennessee T...

OCTOBER 2 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Joins Cardinals' practice squad Jefferson signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact With both James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson (knee) being placed on injured reserve, Jefferson's signing provides a depth option at running back. He last played for the Lions in 2024, taking six carries for 22 yards over 12 offensive snaps. Jefferson could be elevated to the Cardinals' active roster as soon as the Week 5 matchup against the Week 5 matchup against the Titans.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gets cut from practice squad Tennessee cut Jefferson from its practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Just two days after joining the Titans' practice squad, Jefferson is now on his way out with the team. He's in line to become a free agent and will likely have to look for his next opportunity with a new organization.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Titans' practice squad The Titans signed Jefferson to the practice squad Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jefferson was unable to make the Titans' 53-man roster after finishing the preseason with nine carries for 59 yards and one touchdown along with an 11-yard catch in three preseason games. The 2021 seventh-rounder will stay in Tennessee as part of the team's practice squad, but he could be elevated to the active roster for the Titans' regular-season opener against the Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 7 if Kalel Mullings (ankle) is not cleared to play.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Titans Tennessee waived Jefferson on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jefferson looked pretty good in limited opportunities during the preseason, rushing nine times for 59 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for an 11-yard gain. However, Tennessee decided it doesn't have room for the 25-year-old on its initial 53-man roster. Jefferson is a candidate for the Titans' practice squad if he clear waivers.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in final preseason game Jefferson rushed the ball eight times for 41 yards in Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings. He added one reception on one target for 11 yards.

Impact Jefferson was the final Titans' back to enter Friday's game, though he did mix in with Jordan Mims throughout the second half. Jefferson was the more efficient back of the duo, with much of his yardage coming on a 29-yard attempt that he immediately followed up with an 11-yard reception. His usage suggests he has limited chance to make the roster heading into the regular season, though Jefferson did conclude the preseason impressively.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jermar Jefferson's 16-yard TD restores Titans' lead vs. Falcons Tennessee Titans running back Jermar Jefferson rushes for a 16-yard touchdown.

AUGUST 16 • NFL.COM

Jermar Jefferson's 16-yard TD Restores Titans' Lead vs. Falcons | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans running back Jermar Jefferson rushes for a 16-yard touchdown.

AUGUST 16 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Catches on with Tennessee The Titans signed Jefferson to a contract Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jefferson appeared in two regular-season games for the Lions in 2024, posting six carries for 22 yards and one catch on as many targets for 10 yards. The 2021 seventh-round pick will use training camp and the preseason to audition for a spot on the Titans' 53-man roster.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lands back on practice squad The Lions reverted Jefferson to their practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jefferson was elevated ahead of Monday's win against the 49ers and logged three carries for nine yards. That was his second elevation of the campaign, so he could be up with Detroit again in Week 18 versus Minnesota. Jefferson has been providing running back depth for the Lions since David Montgomery suffered an MCL injury versus Buffalo in Week 15.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three carries in win Jefferson rushed the ball three times for nine yards in Monday night's 40-34 victory over San Francisco.

Impact Jefferson was elevated to the active roster for the second game in a row Monday, garnering three opportunities out of the backfield, two of which were goal-line carries in the first quarter. For the second straight week, Jefferson rushed the ball while rookie Sione Vaki went without a carry and Jefferson may be considered Detroit's No. 3 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds for the time being with David Montgomery (knee) unavailable.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 17 The Lions elevated Jefferson from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the 49ers.

Impact Jefferson will be elevated for a second straight week and serve as the Lions' fourth-string running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki. Jefferson played 12 snaps (five on offense, seven on special teams) during the Lions' Week 16 win over the Bears and logged three carries for 13 yards while hauling in his lone target for 10 yards.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Jefferson reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jefferson was elevated to the active roster for the first time this season due to the absence of David Montgomery (knee). Jefferson served as the Lions' No. 4 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki, and Jefferson ended up logging three carries during garbage time for 13 yards while hauling in his lone target for an additional 10 yards in Detroit's 34-17 win over Chicago. Jefferson could be elevated for the Lions' Week 17 clash against the 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Jefferson reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jefferson was elevated to the active roster for the first time this season due to the absence of David Montgomery (knee). Jefferson served as the Lions' No. 4 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki, and Jefferson ended up logging three carries for 13 yards while hauling in his lone target for an additional 10 yards during garbage time in Detroit's 34-17 win over Chicago. Jefferson could be elevated for the Lions' Week 17 clash against the 49ers on Monday night.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Up from practice squad for Week 16 Jefferson was elevated from Detroit's practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Jefferson will provide depth in a Detroit backfield that will be without David Montgomery (knee) for the remainder of the regular season. Jefferson's unlikely to play a significant role behind Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2024 • SI.COM

Sticks around in Detroit Jefferson signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The Oregon State product was left off the Lions' initial 53-man roster, but he's sticking around on the team's practice squad. Jefferson most recently appeared in a regular-season game with Detroit in 2021, tallying 74 rushing yards and two touchdowns across seven outings.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make roster The Lions waived Jefferson on Tuesday.

Impact Jefferson was a seventh-round draft pick by the Lions in 2021 and got into seven regular-season games that year, carrying 15 times for a healthy 74 yards and two touchdowns while adding 23 yards on four catches. He hasn't gotten a regular-season NFL snap since then. Though Jefferson gained a modest 38 yards on 14 carries during the preseason this year, he also scored two rushing touchdowns

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Links back with Detroit The Lions signed Jefferson to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Jefferson spent training camp with the Lions but was waived with an injury settlement on Sept. 6 due to an undisclosed injury. He had a workout with the Cardinals on Oct. 3 but did not end up signing with the team. The 2021 seventh-round pick will rejoin the Lions on their practice squad and will wait for an opportunity to be called up to the team's active roster this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Don't Forget About Lions RB Jermar Jefferson Detroit Lions Jermar Jefferson has a chance to make 53-man roster.

JULY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JANUARY 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lands new deal with Detroit The Lions signed Jefferson to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Jefferson will get another chance to carve out a spot with Detroit heading into the offseason. The 2021 seventh-round pick logged 15 carries for 74 yards and two touchdowns across seven games during his rookie season, though he spent the entirety of 2022 on the practice squad before being elevated for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Packers. Jefferson never wound up taking the field against Green Bay, though his experience with the team was still enough to earn him a new deal heading into this offseason.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 8, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM