Darius Jackson - Pro Football Rumors

NFL Workout Updates: 9/3/19

September 3rd, 2019 at 9:27pm CST by Rory Parks

Here are today’s workout updates, all courtesy of Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle (via Twitter) unless otherwise noted. The Saints had several recognizable players in for workouts.

Arizona Cardinals (Twitter link via veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer)

RB Justin Davis, RB Devontae Jackson

Carolina Panthers (Twitter link via Balzer)

OL Willie Beavers

Cincinnati Bengals

LB Malik Carney, C Ryan Groy, LB LaRoy Reynolds, LB Sutton Smith, LB Connor Strachan, OT Josh Wells, OT T Bryan Witzmann

Detroit Lions

WR Victor Bolden Jr., RB Nick Brossette, WR Terry Godwin, DL Geneo Grissom, WR Marvin Hall, QB Taylor Heinicke, RB Darius Jackson, DE Anthony Johnson, QB Chad Kanoff, RB David Williams

New Orleans Saints

RB Cameron Artis-Payne, LB James Burgess, LB Tre Crawford, RB Darius Jackson, TE Ben Koyack, RB Marcus Murphy, TE Brian Parker, LB Tegray Scales, LB Tre’ Watson, TE Luke Willson, RB Zach Zenner

New York Jets

G Brandon Hitner

Philadelphia Eagles

CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun, S Juston Burris

Washington Redskins (Twitter link via Balzer)

LB Ray-Ray Armstrong, OLB Davin Bellamy, LB Reshard Cliett, LB Te’von Coney

Cowboys Get Down To 53

August 31st, 2019 at 8:27pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg

The Cowboys have made their cuts to get down to 53 players. Nothing too surprising on this list, although there is at least one interesting takeaway. The Cowboys cut three running backs, leaving Alfred Morris and Tony Pollard as the only two currently with the team. That’s a strong indicator that the team is expecting Ezekiel Elliott back before Week 1.

Receiver Devin Smith also made the roster as their final receiver, which is a nice feel-good story. Drafted by the Jets 37th overall back in 2015, multiple ACL tears derailed his promising career. Smith has had brutal injury luck and hasn’t appeared in a game since 2016, so this is nice to see.

Waived:

OL Juwann Bushell-Beatty

OL Jake Campos

QB Taryn Christion

RB Jordan Chunn

LB Chris Covington

WR Reggie Davis

CB Treston Decoud

WR Jalen Guyton

LB Nate Hall

OL Mitch Hyatt

RB Darius Jackson

CB Michael Jackson

TE Marcus Lucas

OL Lukayus McNeil

CB Donovan Olumba

LB Justin Phillips

LB Kyle Quiero

P Kasey Redfern

LS Drew Scott

WR Cedrick Wilson

DE Daniel Wise

FB Ryan Yurachek

Waived/InjuredL

TE Codey McElroy

CB Tyvis Powell

S Jameill Showers

Reserve/PUP:

WR Noah Brown

Reserve/Injured

DE Jalen Jelks

WR Jon’Vea Johnson

DT Daniel Ross

CB Chris Westry

OL Cody Wichmann

Cowboys To Place TE Geoff Swaim On IR

December 21st, 2018 at 7:47pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg

The Cowboys are still in pole position to win the NFC East, but their offense was dealt a blow today as the team will place tight end Geoff Swaim on injured reserve, according to veteran Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Jr. (Twitter link).

Hill adds that the team will promote running back Darius Jackson from the practice squad to take his spot on the roster. Swaim underwent wrist surgery last month, but the team hoped at the time he’d be able to return for a playoff push. Although they’ve kept him on the roster all this time, they finally decided they couldn’t wait any longer.

After Jason Witten retired, Swaim was expected to step up and become the lead tight end in the offense. A fourth-year player out of Texas, Swaim was having by far the best year of his career before going down. Through nine games, he reeled in 26 receptions for 242 yards and one touchdown.

Jackson was drafted by the Cowboys in the sixth round back in 2016, and is already in his third stint with the team. He’s been waived multiple times, and spent time with the Browns and Packers. He’ll provide immediate depth behind Ezekiel Elliot, but likely won’t be too much of a factor.

NFL Workout Updates: 11/27/18

November 27th, 2018 at 9:28pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here’s the latest from the workout circuit, all links going to veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer, unless otherwise specified.

Arizona Cardinals

P Brad Wing (link)

Baltimore Ravens

S Bennett Jackson (link)

Buffalo Bills

LB James Burgess, P Matt Darr, LB Obum Gwacham, DE Damontre Moore, P Brad Nortman, P Jake Schum (link)

Carolina Panthers

CB Dexter McDougle (Twitter link via Adam Caplan of Sirius XM Radio)

Green Bay Packers

T Gerhard de Beer, DE Geneo Grissom, FB Malcolm Johnson, LB Jacob Pugh (link)

Houston Texans

WR Deontez Alexander, CB Horace Richardson, WR Devin Smith (link)

Indianapolis Colts

RB Mack Brown, RB Martez Carter, RB Jarvion Franklin, RB Gerald Holmes, TE Khari Lee, RB Akrum Wadley (link)

Oakland Raiders

DE Darius Jackson, DE Ja’Von Rolland-Jones (link)

San Francisco 49ers

LB Tyrell Adams, LB Thurston Armbrister, LS Tanner Carew, LS Jon Condo, LS Lucas Gravelle, LS Colin Holba, WR Max McCaffrey, LS Taybor Pepper, WR Jordan Smallwood, WR Jordan Veasy, LB Michael Wilhoite (link)

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/10/18

October 10th, 2018 at 4:30pm CST by Zachary Links

We’ll keep track of today’s practice squad moves here:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: CB Deatrick Nichols

Carolina Panthers

Signed: LB Brandon Chubb
Released: QB Connor Cook

Cincinnati Bengals

Signed: DB Demetrious Cox

Cleveland Browns

Signed: DB Jeremiah McKinnon

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: RB Darius Jackson

Denver Broncos

Signed: RB Jeremy McNichols

Houston Texans

Signed: TE Jerell Adams

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: S Tray Matthews, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed: FB Dimitri Flowers

Kansas City Chiefs

Signed: S Leon McQuay, TE David Wells

Los Angeles Chargers

Signed: CB Jeff Richards, LB Tre’von Johnson
Released: CB Channing Stribling, T Jamar McGloster

Miami Dolphins

Signed: WR Travis Rudolph

Tennessee Titans

Signed: OL Jordan Morgan, WR Roger Lewis, RB Dalyn Dawkins

More Practice Squad Updates: 10/9/18

October 9th, 2018 at 7:58pm CST by Ben Levine

Here are the rest of today’s practice squad moves (earlier version can be found here):

Baltimore Ravens

Signed: WR Tim White
Released: OL Randin Crecelius

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: RB Darius Jackson

Houston Texans

Signed: CB Robert Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

Signed: TE Tyrone Swoopes
Released: TE Marcus Lucas

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: WR Damoun Patterson

Washington Redskins

Signed: OT Justin Evans
Released: OT Chris Durant

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/6/18

October 6th, 2018 at 5:01pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Saturday’s minor moves and additional post-suspension activations:

Buffalo Bills

Promoted from practice squad: S Dean Marlowe
Waived: TE Khari Lee

Detroit Lions

Promoted from practice squad: CB Cre’Von LeBlanc
Waived: TE Hakeem Valles

Green Bay Packers

Promoted from practice squad: DL Tyler Lancaster
Waived: RB Darius Jackson

Houston Texans

Promoted from practice squad: ILB Tyrell Adams

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted from practice squad: CB Quenton Meeks
Waived: WR Rashad Greene

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated: DT Corey Liuget
Waived: DT T.Y. McGill

Oakland Raiders

Activated: CB Daryl Worley

San Francisco 49ers

Activated: WR Victor Bolden
Promoted from practice squad: DE Ryan Delaire
Waived: DB Tyvis Powell, OL Najee Toran

NFC Minor Moves: 9/3/18

September 3rd, 2018 at 4:10pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg

There have been plenty of transactions across the league today. While the big names all garnered headlines of their own, there were tons of more under-the-radar signings and cuts as well. Here are all the additional moves from the NFC so far today:

Detroit Lions

Waived: WR Trevor Bates

Green Bay Packers

Signed: RB Darius Jackson
Waived: CB Herb Waters

New Orleans Saints

Signed: OL Josh LeRibeus
Released: LB Nathan Stupar
Waived: RB Trey Edmunds

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: DB Antone Exum, OL Matt Tobin
Placed on IR: S Marcell Harris, RB Jerick McKinnon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Signed: LS Garrison Sanborn
Placed on IR: DT Mitch Unrein

Washington Redskins

Signed: DL Caleb Brantley
Waived: DE Anthony Lanier

Sunday NFL Transactions: NFC East

September 2nd, 2018 at 3:21pm CST by Dallas Robinson

Listed below are the Sunday roster moves for the four NFC East teams. Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline yesterday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters, claiming players off waivers or signing guys who clear waivers. Those transactions for the Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, and Redskins are noted below.

Additionally, as of 12:00pm CT today, teams can begin constructing their 10-man practice squads. You can check out our glossary entry on practice squads to brush up on those changes, as well as all the other guidelines that govern the 10-man units, whose players practice with the team but aren’t eligible to suit up on Sundays.

Here are Sunday’s NFC East transactions, which will continue to be updated throughout the day: