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Deon Jackson, a three-star cornerback from high school football powerhouse Long Beach Poly, announced on social media on Wednesday that he has committed to Cal for the class of 2026.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 1

Packers Working Out Veteran Running Backs

The Green Bay Packers are holding their usual free-agent workouts on Tuesday. A pair of veteran running backs, Deon Jackson and Zonovan Knight, will participate, according to NFL insider Aaron Wilson .

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / August 7

New York Jets Add Ex-Giants Running Back, Release Former Fordham Receiver

The New York Jets swapped out a wide receiver in favor of adding a running back to their 90-man training camp roster on Wednesday afternoon. The Jets announced the signing of running back Deon Jackson, who was released by the New York Giants in May.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7

Jets Sign RB Deon Jackson, Waive WR Hamze El-Zayat

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New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 19

Texans Hosted RB Deon Jackson For Workout

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New York Giants News / Giants Wire / May 22

Giants waive Deon Jackson off of IR with injury settlement

After reaching an injury settlement, the New York Giants have waived running back Deon Jackson off of injured reserve (IR). The 25-year-old Jackson originally signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent out of Duke in 2021.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

Giants Waive RB Deon Jackson From IR With Settlement

Per the wire, the Giants have waived RB Deon Jackson from injured reserve with a settlement after previously waiving him with an injury designation earlier this month.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 10

Giants Waive/Injured RB Deon Jackson, Sign Eight UDFAs

The New York Giants announced Friday that they’ve waived RB Deon Jackson with an injury designation and signed eight undrafted free agents to contracts.

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