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Cowboys' Malik Jefferson: Signs new deal with Dallas
Jackson signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on Wednesday.
Jefferson joined Dallas last offseason and failed to appear in a game during the 2022 campaign, but he'll have another shot to secure an active roster spot in 2023. The 26-year-old has operated mostly as a special-teams option over his five-year professional career.
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Cowboys' Malik Jefferson: Heading to Dallas
Jefferson signed a contract with the Cowboys on Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Jefferson joined Dallas after the team waived running back JaQuan Hardy in a corresponding move Thursday. The 2018 third-round pick out of Texas played 34 games over the first three years of his career, but he appeared in just one game with Indianapolis during the 2021 season. Jefferson likely will compete for a depth linebacker/special teams role with Dallas ahead of Week 1.
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Malik Jefferson: Waived by Indianapolis
The Colts waived Jefferson on Tuesday.
Jefferson spent time bouncing between the Colts' practice squad and active roster this season, but Week 16 versus the Cardinals was his only actual appearance with the team. He could be a candidate to resurface in Indianapolis, assuming he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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Colts' Malik Jefferson: Returns from COVID list
Jefferson (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Jefferson was placed on the COVID-19 list last week but has since cleared the NFL protocols. The 25-year-old signed to Indianapolis' 53-man roster in mid-December and exclusively played special teams in his lone game appearance.
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Colts' Malik Jefferson: Lands on COVID list
Jefferson (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Jefferson was signed to the Colts' active roster on Dec. 15, playing nine special-teams snaps in their Week 16 contest against the Cardinals. Mostly a depth piece in the linebacker unit, any potential absence would have little impact on Indianapolis' defense unless the team loses more players to COVID protocols over the coming days.
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Colts' Malik Jefferson: Lands in Indianapolis
The Colts signed Jefferson (shoulder) on Wednesday.
Jefferson will provide the Colts with experience and depth within the linebacker corps, but he'll be well removed from the IDP radar. In 13 games with the Chargers last season, Jefferson notched just five tackles while mostly contributing on special teams.
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Malik Jefferson: Let go by Chargers
The Chargers released Jefferson (shoulder) on Friday.
Jefferson's leaving Los Angeles after tallying five special-teams tackles during 13 games in the 2020 campaign. The 24-year-old linebacker will aim land a special-teams role elsewhere in the upcoming year.
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Chargers' Malik Jefferson: Out for Week 17
Jefferson (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Jefferson won't play in the season finale against the Chiefs. The 2018 third-round pick has suited up in 13 games for the Chargers this year, recording five special-teams tackles. He'll be a restricted free agent in March.
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Chargers' Malik Jefferson: Elevates from practice squad
The Chargers promoted Jefferson to the active roster Saturday.
Jefferson failed to make the roster following training camp, but injuries have piled up and opened a roster spot for the 2018 third-round pick. He'll likely stick to special teams in Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 241 lbs |
| Birthplace: Dallas, TX |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Texas |
| Experience: 4 |