Lucky Jackson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Former Vikings receiver earns another NFL shot after refusing to disappear After spending the last few months in the UFL, former Minnesota Vikings WR Lucky Jackson signed a contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesd...

JUNE 18 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Brought in by Detroit The Lions signed Jackson on Wednesday.

Impact The 28-year-old was one of three receivers brought in by the Lions on Wednesday, joining Tay Martin and Tarik Black. Jackson last appeared in three regular-season games for the Vikings in 2023, failing to record an offensive stat across 35 total snaps (32 on special teams, three on offense).

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Let go from practice squad The Vikings cut Jackson from the practice squad Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jackson failed to make the Vikings' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He opted to stay in Minnesota as a member of the practice squad, but the 28-year-old wideout will now look to join a team in need of depth at the position. Jackson last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Vikings, when he served in a special-teams role across three games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hanging around Minnesota Jackson was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.

Impact Jackson went unclaimed on waivers after Minnesota cut him loose Tuesday, and he will now open the year as a member of the team's practice squad. The wide receiver spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign with the Vikings' practice squad, and he'll look to earn an elevation to the active roster at some point this season, something he didn't accomplish last year.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to waivers The Vikings waived Jackson on Tuesday.

Impact Jackson was targeted 11 times through three preseason games but turned in just five receptions for 49 yards. Despite dealing with multiple injuries at wide receiver, the Vikings cut Jackson loose in favor of Tim Jones and undrafted rookie Myles Price. Jackson is a candidate for the practice squad where he spent the 2024 season.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jefferson returns to practice with Vikings in latest ramp-up of hamstring for regular season

Justin Jefferson has rejoined the Minnesota Vikings for practice after a mild hamstring strain kept him out for three-plus weeks

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Tough day against Pats Jackson caught one of five targets for nine yards in Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to New England.

Impact With Justin Jefferson (hamstring), Jordan Addison (suspension) and Jalen Nailor (hand) all held out of the contest, Jackson got the start but did very little with the opportunity. The second-year wideout out of Western Kentucky is battling with 2025 third-round pick Tai Felton for the No. 4 spot on the depth chart -- a role that could end up being significant early in the season with Addison set to miss the first three games -- but Saturday's performance likely caused Jackson to lose ground in the battle.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Making case for significant role Jackson caught three of four targets for 30 yards in Saturday's 20-10 preseason win over the Texans.

Impact With Jordan Addison (suspension) set to miss the first three games of the regular season, Jalen Nailor will line up as the Vikings' No. 2 receiver opposite Justin Jefferson (hamstring), creating a camp competition for the No. 3 job between Jackson and 2025 third-round pick Tai Felton. Felton has the draft pedigree in his favor, but Jackson may be emerging as the frontrunner nonetheless, and his performance Saturday was a notch better than Felton's 2-14-0 line on two targets. Jackson's only NFL experience to date consists of three games for Minnesota in 2023, when he mainly played special teams.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could begin season as No. 3 WR Jackson and Tai Felton are the leading candidates to work as the No. 3 receiver to begin the season with Jordan Addison suspended the first three games for violating the league's S...

Impact Jackson has been getting work with the first-team offense in camp with Justin Jefferson sidelined with a hamstring injury. Jalen Nailor will move up to the No. 2 receiver role while Addison is out, but the No. 3 spot is still unsettled. It's surprising that Jackson looks like the early leader for the role since he played in just one game last year and spent most of the season on the practice squad.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings counting on Lucky Jackson, still seeking first NFL catch after WKU college career ended in 2019 | Sporting News That's quite the name.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences: Lucky Jackson & Will Reichard | July 30 Vikings WR Lucky Jackson and K Will Reichard addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

JULY 30, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Will remain in Minnesota The Vikings signed Jackson to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jackson spent the entire 2024 campaign on the Vikings' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He wasn't elevated to the active roster, but he will stay in Minnesota and be on the 90-man roster March 12 when the new league year starts. Jackson will participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp with the Vikings in the hopes of making the 53-man roster for the 2025 season.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back by Minnesota The Vikings signed Jackson to the practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jackson spent most of 2023 on the Vikings' practice squad, though he did appear in three regular-season games and played 35 snaps (three on offense, 32 on special teams). He had a solid finish to the preseason with four catches (on six targets) for 53 yards against the Eagles on Saturday, but it wasn't enough for him to make the Vikings' 53-man roster. Jackson will look to impress on the taxi squad and stay ready for a promotion to the active roster.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting waved by Vikes Minnesota waived Jackson on Tuesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Jackson signed with Minnesota at the end of the 2023 season, but on the day of the roster cut deadline for 2024, he found himself back on the outside looking in. He's slated to become a free agent unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting waived by Vikes Minnesota waived Jackson on Tuesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lucky Jackson Mosses Eli Ricks For 21-Yard Gain Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Lucky Jackson Mosses Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Eli Ricks to snag a 21-yard sideline loft from Vikin...

AUGUST 24, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Lucky Jackson, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Wide Receiver Dontavion Jackson is a 6-2, 175-pound Wide Receiver from Lexington, KY. He has committed to Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

JUNE 4, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Lucky Jackson, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Wide Receiver Dontavion Jackson is a 6-2, 175-pound Wide Receiver from Lexington, KY. He has committed to Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Joins active roster The Vikings signed Jackson to 53-man roster Saturday.

Impact The 26-year-old's signing will ensure some extra depth at wide receiver for the remainder of the season, as Jalen Nailor (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Jackson has already appeared in two games for Minnesota this year, failing to record a stat and playing 22 total snaps (two offensive and 20 on special teams).

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Place Jalen Nailor on Injured Reserve, Sign Lucky Jackson, Elevate 2 Corners for Week 18 Minnesota Vikings Latest News

JANUARY 6, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Back to practice squad The Vikings reverted Jackson to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Although Jackson was active for Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Packers, he didn't end up playing a single snap. He's been called up twice this season and is eligible to be elevated for a third time for the Vikings' regular-season finale against the Lions on Jan. 7.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for second straight week The Vikings elevated Jackson to their active roster from their practice squad Saturday.

Impact Jackson's elevation is a consequence of Jordan Addison (ankle) being listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against Green Bay and Jalen Nailor (concussion) being ruled out. Jackson saw his first regular-season action as a pro last week versus Detroit, logging one offensive snap and 12 special-teams snaps in the loss. He figures to have a minimal role again Sunday if he suits up.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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