Malik Jefferson

Malik Jefferson

28-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 2/16/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Malik Jefferson in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Released by the Lions in August of 2024.
Reaches injury settlement
LBFree Agent
Undisclosed
August 23, 2024
The Lions reached an injury settlement with Jefferson (undisclosed) on Friday and waived him off injured reserve.
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Jefferson will no longer be on the injured reserve list as he tries to find a new team. The linebacker appeared in three games in the 2023 season and logged three tackles (one solo).
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Measurables Review
How do Malik Jefferson's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
241 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.52 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.0 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Bench Press
27 reps
 
Hand Length
9.68 in
 
Arm Length
32.00 in
 
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Placed on IR
LBDetroit Lions
Undisclosed
August 20, 2024
Detroit placed Jefferson (undisclosed) on the reserve/injured list Tuesday.
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Gets chance with Detroit
LBDetroit Lions
July 27, 2024
Jefferson signed with the Lions on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Sticking with Dallas
LBFree Agent
September 1, 2023
Jefferson signed with the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday, Patrick Walker of the team's official site reports.
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Needs MRI
LBDallas Cowboys
Foot
August 13, 2023
Jefferson suffered a plantar fascia injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars.
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Ruled out for remainder of game
LBDallas Cowboys
Foot
August 12, 2023
Jefferson suffered a foot injury and has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's contest with the Jaguars, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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