Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson hands the ball off to running back Deon Jackson. Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Browns add former Colts RB to practice squad

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 9/26/23

The Cleveland Browns are stockpiling more insurance after the Nick Chubb injury.

Cleveland announced on Tuesday that they have signed former Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson to their practice squad. Tight end Devin Asiasi is joining the Browns’ practice squad as well.

The 24-year-old Jackson is an interesting addition in particular. A former Duke star, Jackson went undrafted in 2021 but landed a deal with the Colts.

In 2022, Jackson recorded 445 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. He has impressive straight line-drive speed as well as some good vision to be able to run through the tackles.

.@Colts undrafted rookie Deon Jackson sprints 42 yards for the TD! #INDvsDET pic.twitter.com/K3s7bpvfWZ

— NFL (@NFL) August 28, 2021

First NFL TD for @deon_jackson4! @BudLight | #BudLightCelly

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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 5, 2021

DEON FOR SIX.

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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 25, 2023

Cleveland’s post-Chubb pecking order at running back is pretty well set already. Second-year back Jerome Ford, who scored two touchdowns last week against the Tennessee Titans, is the clear top dog, and the Browns also brought back a familiar face to be their RB2.

But Jackson is a talented young runner who could make a case for a call-up to the active roster before long.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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