Meeks’ Rise from Practice Squad to 53 | Detroit Lions News

From practice squad wideout to 53-man roster tight end, Jackson Meeks’ journey is a gritty underdog triumph. After adding muscle and mastering his new role, the undrafted 23-year-old outperformed veterans in preseason, snagging four catches, a TD, and a forced fumble. Now poised to contribute on special teams and in three-tight-end sets with Jahmyr Gibbs, Meeks embodies the Lions’ grit — proving that hard work and adaptability can carve out a spot in the NFL’s toughest trenches. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4cc2b86f401aac7