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.
Meeks signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.
Meeks led the Lions in receptions (11) and receiving yards (176) through three preseason games, adding two touchdowns as well. Unfortunately, the undrafted free agent out of Syracuse was left off the 53-man roster with the Lions keeping just five wide receivers. Meeks' impressive performance could get him called up to the active roster if injuries stack up.
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.
