The Detroit Lions have employed the services of the NFL’s running back Justin Jackson.

The Lions selected him in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Contract

The 1-year deal he signed with the Lions is worth $1,035,000. The contract carries a guaranteed sum of $500,000, a cap hit of $845,274, and a dead cap value of $500,000.

Before his current signing, Jackson started his professional career with the Los Angeles Chargers. They selected him in the seventh round (251st overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.

He made his NFL debut against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4. He recorded eight carries for 63 yards and his first professional rushing touchdown in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on NBC Sunday Night Football.

Salary per year

His current deal with the Lions earns him $1,035,000 per year. During his time with the LA Chargers, he finished the 2018 season with 206 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with 15 receptions for 135 receiving yards.

He made his NFL debut against the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card Round and featured in the Divisional Round loss to the New England Patriots. The following week, he made his first career start against the Kansas City Chiefs, rushing for 58 yards on 16 carries and scoring a touchdown.

Net worth

The 26-year-old has been on the football scene for quite a while so he has amassed a decent amount of wealth. He net worth currently stands at an estimated $3 million most it from his exploits on the field.

Source: Ghanafuo.com