The Baltimore Ravens signed former Bengals and Raiders wide reciver Shedrick Jackson to their practice squad on Tuesday, per the NFL’s daily personnel notice.
Jackson, 26, will add depth to a Ravens wide receiver room that will be without third-round pick Ja’Kobi Lane for at least three more games as he recovers from surgery on his fractured risk. Zay Flowers also missed Sunday’s loss to the Saints due to a hamstring injury. He practiced last Friday in a (very) limited capacity, and questionable field
conditions for Baltimore’s upcoming trip to Brazil could sideline him in Week 3.
Originally a 2023 undrafted free agent, Jackson signed with the Bengals as a rookie and appeared in five games during the regular season. All but 5 of his 43 snaps came on special teams. He left Cincinnati early in the 2024 season and later landed in Las Vegas.
Last year, Jackson appeared in five games for the Raiders. Across 29 offensive snaps, he caught four of his five targets for 56 yards and a touchdown (plus a three-yard rush); on special teams, he played 39 snaps with one tackle.
The Ravens had an open spot on their practice squad after a flurry of moves that featured the addition of wide reciever Gage Larvadain and the re-signings of cornerbacks Lardarius Webb Jr. and Amani Oruwariye, among other moves.
Fun fact: Jackson is not related to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, but he is the great-nephew of former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Pro Bowler Bo Jackson. e
