One week ago, Justin Jackson met with the media after a Detroit Lions practice. The veteran running back and return man had just re-signed with the team and was seemingly excited about the chance to roll with a second season in Detroit.
That plan abruptly changed. Jackson was placed on the reserve/retired list on Thursday morning, apparently calling it a career at 27 years of age. The Northwestern grad was getting most of the third-team RB reps and was the clubhouse leader to win the kick return competition as late as Wednesday’s joint practice session with the New York Giants.
