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NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 29
Ex-Cowboys Player Malik Jefferson Announces Sudden Retirement at 29 After Years of Battling Nerve and Neck Issues

Ex-Cowboys Player Malik Jefferson Announces Sudden Retirement at 29 After Years of Battling Nerve and Neck Issues

Malik Jefferson was once one of the most celebrated defensive recruits in Texas high school history. This week, the former Dallas Cowboys linebacker and seven-team NFL journeyman announced his retirement from football at 29, revealing a health battle he’d kept hidden for most of his professional career.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 24, 2024
Former Texas LB Hits NFL Free Agency

Former Texas LB Hits NFL Free Agency

AUSTIN -- The Detroit Lions are parting ways with a former Texas Longhorns linebacker ahead of the regular season. Detroit released Malik Jefferson from injured reserve Friday after placing him on IR ahead of the preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 23, 2024
Lions Release LB Malik Jefferson From IR With Settlement

Lions Release LB Malik Jefferson From IR With Settlement

The Detroit Lions announced they released LB Malik Jefferson from their injured reserve with an injury settlement on Friday.  Jefferson, 27, is a former third-round pick by the Bengals out of Texas back in 2017.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Talk / August 20, 2024

Lions put Tre'Quan Smith, Malik Jefferson on IR

Wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith will not be on the initial 53-man roster in Detroit. The Lions announced that they have placed Smith on injured reserve Tuesday.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 20, 2024
Lions Place Two Players On Injured Reserve

Lions Place Two Players On Injured Reserve

The Lions announced on Tuesday that the team has placed LB Malik Jefferson and WR Tre’Quan Smith on injured reserve. Detroit also officially announced the signing of LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 27, 2024
Lions sign former 3rd round pick with ties to Lions' coaching staff

Lions sign former 3rd round pick with ties to Lions' coaching staff

The Detroit Lions were looking for some more linebacker help this week. After some workouts on Saturday, the team has signed veteran linebacker Malik Jefferson.  Jefferson is a former third-round pick by the Bengals in 2018.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 27, 2024
Lions Sign Journeyman LB, Place Rookie OL on NFI List

Lions Sign Journeyman LB, Place Rookie OL on NFI List

The Detroit Lions have added another piece to their linebacker room. The organization agreed to a contract with linebacker Malik Jefferson. The signing was one of several roster moves made Saturday.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13, 2024

Cowboys Elevating LBs Buddy Johnson & Malik Jefferson

Per Todd Archer, the Cowboys are elevating linebackers Buddy Johnson and Malik Jefferson for their first playoff matchup. Johnson, 24, was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round out of Texas A&M in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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