Jermar
Jefferson
(#28)
RB - Detroit Lions
| Age | 23 |
| Exp | 3rd Season |
| HT/WT | 5'10" / 209 LBS |
| Bye | 9 |
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| TIER |
RB - Detroit Lions
| Age | 23 |
| Exp | 3rd Season |
| HT/WT | 5'10" / 209 LBS |
| Bye | 9 |
| Rank | |
| ADP | |
| FPTS | |
| TIER |
| GAME | RUSHING | RECEIVING | FUMBLES | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | OPP | ATT | YDS | Y/A | LG | TD | REC | TGT | CAT% | Y/C | YDS | LG | TD | TOT | LOST |
| 18 | @GB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SEASON | RUSHING | RECEIVING | FUMBLES | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR | GP | ATT | YDS | Y/A | LG | TD | REC | TGT | CAT% | Y/C | YDS | LG | TD | TOT | LOST |
| 2021 | 7 | 15 | 74 | 4.9 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 5.8 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Lions signed Jefferson to a reserve/future contract Monday.
The Lions elevated Jefferson from the practice squad Saturday for Sunday's game against the Packers.
The Lions signed Jefferson to their practice squad Thursday.
Detroit waived Jefferson on Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Jefferson made the Lions' initial 53-man roster Tuesday as their No. 4 running back, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Jefferson rushed seven times for 25 yards during Saturday's preseason win over Indianapolis.
Head coach Dan Campbell specified Jefferson as a player having a productive training camp, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Running backs coach Duce Staley indicated that Jefferson could see more playing time if he can improve on special teams, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Jefferson appeared in seven games in 2021 and rushed 15 times for 74 yards with two touchdowns while catching four of five targets for 23 yards.
Jefferson (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Packers.
Jefferson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Jefferson (coach's decision) will not play Sunday against the Falcons.
Jefferson rushed five times for nine yards during Sunday's 30-12 win over Arizona.
Running backs coach Duce Staley said that he expects Jefferson to have a larger role in the Lions' game plan Sunday against the Cardinals than the rookie had in last week's loss to Denver, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Jefferson logged five offensive snaps but did not record a touch during Sunday's 38-10 loss to Denver.
Jefferson (illness) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Denver, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Jefferson didn't practice Thursday due to an illness.
Jefferson rushed five times for 18 yards while failing to catch his lone target during Sunday's 29-27 win over the Vikings.
Jefferson will compete for touches with Godwin Igwebuike as the secondary option out of the backfield behind Jamaal Williams, who is slated to start and fill a lead role Sunday against the Vikings with D'Andre Swift (shoulder) ruled out for the game, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports.
Jefferson (ankle/knee) is active for Thursday's game against the Bears.
