Veteran Lions RB Finds New NFL Home After Abrupt Departure From Rival

Former Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson landed with the Arizona Cardinals, signing to their practice squad.

By Nathan Dougherty · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:37 AM

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The Arizona Cardinals signed former Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson to their practice squad.
Jefferson was previously released with an injury designation by the Minnesota Vikings prior to the regular season.
The 2021 seventh-round pick spent four seasons in Detroit, appearing in nine regular-season games.

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The Arizona Cardinals have signed former Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson to their practice squad after he completed a workout with the team. Jefferson previously spent time with the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings during the offseason, but was released with an injury designation prior to the regular season.

Jefferson entered the NFL as a 2021 seventh-round pick by Detroit, appearing in nine games over four seasons. Meanwhile, the Lions continue to thrive offensively, leaning on backup Sione Vaki to complement starting running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

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