Jermar Jefferson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Waived from IR The Vikings waived Jefferson (undisclosed) from injured reserve Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Jefferson was set to miss the entire 2026 season while on the Vikings' injured reserve. Now that he's been let go and assuming he clears waivers, Jefferson will have the opportunity to sign and play with another team once he has fully recovered from his undisclosed injury. The 2021 seventh-rounder could garner interest from teams looking to add backfield depth on the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to Minnesota IR Jefferson (undisclosed) reverted to the Vikings' injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jefferson had a solid preseason, rushing 11 times for 74 yards over three contests. The running back was waived Sunday and cleared waivers, meaning he is set to spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR. If Jefferson would like to sign with another team, he will need to reach an injury settlement with the Vikings to become a free agent.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Waived/injured by Minnesota The Vikings waived/injured Jefferson (undisclosed) on Sunday, Rob Kleifield of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jefferson signed with the Vikings on Aug. 12 as a depth running back for the 2026 preseason. The 26-year-old participated in all three preseason contests, rushing 11 times for 74 yards. Jefferson will now be subject to waivers, and if he clears will revert to the team's injured reserve list. If the running back reverts to IR, he will miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jermar Jefferson Rushes for a 28-Yard Gain | Vikings vs. Broncos Vikings running back Jermar Jefferson rushes for a 28-yards in Vikings vs. Broncos preseason game.

AUGUST 29 • VIKINGS.COM

Jermar Jefferson Extends Drive With 15-Yard Gain on Fourth Down | Vikings vs. Ravens Minnesota Vikings running back Jermar Jefferson rushes for a first down.

AUGUST 22 • VIKINGS.COM

Headed to Minnesota The Vikings signed Jefferson on Tuesday.

Impact In a corresponding transaction, Minnesota waived running back Jordan Mims. Jefferson suited up for just two games last season with Arizona, playing a total of six snaps, all of which came on special teams.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by San Francisco The 49ers waived Jefferson on Tuesday.

Impact Jefferson is headed to waivers despite having just signed with the team last week. The 26-year-old spent time on Arizona's practice squad and active roster last season but didn't record any touches across his two appearances. He previously spent time with the Lions and will now look to catch on with another team.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Los 49ers Firman al Safety Ashtyn Davis a un Contrato por Un Año; Colocan en Waivers al Corredor Jermar Jefferson Los 49ers han firmado a S Ashtyn Davis a un contrato por un año. Para liberar espacio en el roster, el equipo envío a waivers a RB Jermar Je...

JUNE 2 • 49ERS.COM

Signs with 49ers Jefferson signed with the 49ers on Thursday.

Impact The running back played in two regular-season games for the Cardinals last year and a total of nine across the previous four regular seasons with the Lions. San Francisco's running back depth chart is led by Christian McCaffrey, Jordan James and Kaelon Black.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Cardinals' practice squad Jefferson signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Oregon State product has quickly rejoined Arizona's practice squad after being cut Monday. Jefferson has appeared in two games for the Cardinals this season, recording no offensive statistics while playing just six special-teams snaps.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Time with Cardinals over The Cardinals waived Jefferson on Monday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Jefferson joined the Cardinals' active roster on Nov. 21 and was active for the last two weeks. He played exclusively on special teams and could be a candidate to land back with the team's practice squad.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Cardinals signed Jefferson to their active roster Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact It's not a good sign for Trey Benson (knee) being activated from injured reserve this week, though the Cardinals also have other injury concerns in the backfield, with Emari Demercado (ankle) ruled out and Bam Knight expected to play through an ankle injury of his own. Jefferson has been with Arizona's practice squad since the beginning of October, but he won't necessarily get touches even if he's active Sunday against the Jaguars.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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