Detroit Lions Re-sign Tight End Jackson Meeks to Practice Squad
Detroit Lions tight end Jackson Meeks has been re-signed to the team's practice squad after clearing waivers.
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, November 11, 2026 — The Detroit Lions have re-signed tight end Jackson Meeks to their practice squad, the team announced. This move follows Meeks clearing waivers, a process that allows NFL players who have been released by a team to be claimed by another.
Meeks, who was originally signed by the Lions as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft, spent time with the team during the offseason and training camp. The specific details regarding when he was initially released by the team or the exact date he cleared waivers were not provided. His ability to clear waivers means that no other NFL team opted to claim him onto their active roster or practice squad before the Lions made their subsequent move to re-sign him.
The practice squad is an essential component of NFL team operations, allowing teams to carry additional players who are not on the active 53-man roster. These players can be elevated to the active roster for games and continue to develop their skills in practice. The composition and rules surrounding the practice squad are governed by the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement.
As a tight end, Meeks would typically be vying for a role that involves both blocking and receiving duties. The Lions’ depth chart at the tight end position, as well as their current needs and future considerations, would likely factor into the team’s decision to bring Meeks back. Further information on the duration of his practice squad contract or any specific performance clauses was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jacob Richman on www.mlive.com, see more information here.
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