The Jets add Jackson to a backfield group that looks murky behind workhorse Breece Hall. Rookie Braelon Allen looks to be the favorite for the RB2 job while fellow rookie Isaiah Davis and 2023 fifth-rounder Israel Abanikanda join him. Jackson will be preseason depth after spending last season with the Colts, Browns, and Giants. The 25-year-old UDFA had a few good games in 2022 with the Colts, but was not able to stay relevant in Indy’s backfield. Most recently playing in a game for the Giants, Jackson will need to flash potential in the preseason to stay on the Jets roster or for another team to find value in picking him up.

Jackson split last season between the Browns and Giants. He totaled just 30 scoreless yards from scrimmage on 19 touches and hasn’t amassed more than 98 touches in a season since being signed as a UDFA by the Colts in 2021. If he were to sign with the Texans, Jackson would likely need to show flashes on special teams to secure his spot on the roster.

Considering the team is out of elevations for the veteran back, this could hint at an absence from Kareem Hunt in Week 7, who is currently listed as questionable. That would likely place additional opportunities on the shoulders (and legs) of lead back Jerome Ford against the Colts. Stay tuned.

Jackson, who started Week 1 for the Colts, lands in Cleveland to provide depth at running back. In his Week 1 start he didn’t fare well rushing 13 times for 14 yards and losing two fumbles. The Browns also signed TE Devin Asiasi to the practice squad