Meeks has converted from wide receiver to tight end during spring practices, John Maakaron of SI reports.
Meeks inked a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January after spending the entire 2025 season on the team's practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster twice last year but didn't record any stats, playing five snaps on offense and 23 snaps on special teams. In order to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, Meeks will need to display impressive development at his new position, particularly as a blocker.
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Lions' Jackson Meeks: Signs future deal with Detroit
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The Lions signed Meeks to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Meeks spent the entirety of the 2025 season with Detroit's practice squad, earning a pair of elevations to the active roster. The wide receiver didn't record any stats while playing five snaps on offense and 23 snaps with the special-teams unit in those contests. Meeks will now have an opportunity to train with the Lions in the offseason, and he'll attempt to crack their initial 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 season.
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Lions' Jackson Meeks: Elevated by Detroit for Week 11
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The Lions elevated Meeks from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
The elevation of Meeks gives the Lions additional depth at wide receiver in case rookie third-rounder Isaac TeSlaa (oblique) is unable to play against the Eagles on Sunday. It's Meeks' second elevation of the season, and during his first appearance against the Browns in Week 4 he played 13 snaps (four on offense, nine on special teams) without showing up in the box score otherwise.
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Jackson Meeks: Back to practice squad
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Meeks reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Meeks was elevated to the Lions' active roster to provide depth at wide receiver for Sunday's game against the Browns. He ended up playing 13 snaps (four on offense, nine on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise. Meeks is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad twice more this season.
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Lions' Jackson Meeks: Joins active roster
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Meeks was elevated from the Lions' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Meeks failed to make the Lions' initial 53-man roster in late August, but he stuck around on the practice squad and has since been elevated ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Browns. He's yet to appear in an NFL game after catching 78 passes for 1,021 yards and seven touchdowns during his final collegiate season at Syracuse in 2024.
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Lions' Jackson Meeks: Paces team in receiving yards
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Meeks caught three of four targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 17-10 preseason win over the Falcons.
Meeks made the most of his opportunity against Atlanta, leading the team in catches and receiving yards. The wide receiver was able to connect with Kyle Allen on a home run play in the second quarter, reeling in a 68-yard catch. Additionally, he secured a one-yard touchdown catch from Allen in the third quarter, putting Detroit out front 17-10. Meeks will look to build off of his impressive performance in the team's next game Saturday versus the Dolphins.
