Justin Jackson Making Case Reopened

Justin Jackson Walks Back Making Case to Earn Roster Spot

Justin Jackson has got a chance to make it to the last 53-man roster of the Lions.

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Running back, Justin Jackson has learned how to go with the flow

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and has had a solid first training camp with the Detroit Lions.

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After a wideout with Corey Sutton suddenly retiring early in the camp,

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Lions front office filled the additional roster spot with the signing of

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the ex-Chargers running back. Jackson played the last four seasons in Los Angeles,

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where he scored 1,040 yards and four touchdowns in 43 appearances.

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Against the Indianapolis Colts last week, Jackson made the most of his chances,

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as D'Andre Swift and Jamal Williams were to no avail.

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The trailing veteran gained 54 yards on seven carries and was even a scalper for 21 yards.

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