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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks, a tight end convert, put his receiving skills on display, leading the team in receptions (4) and receiving yards (33), and was tied for the most snaps among tight ends; made plays when it mattered, converting a fourth down with an adapted route and reception, then forced a fumble late in the game with a special teams tackle. Meeks said of adjusting to tight end: "It does feel like home. I'm loving tight end. I think I am loving the challenge more than—I love football—but I am loving the challenge because I am learning a whole new part of football."

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arguably the biggest winner of the game with 28 snaps (42%) and 10 special teams snaps (45%), the most of any offensive player; forced fumble on kickoff duties sealed the game for Detroit; Campbell praised his strong and willing demeanor, intelligence, and attack on special teams; leading candidate for TE4 roster spot behind LaPorta, Wright, and Conklin.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tight end who emerged as the go-to option for both quarterbacks in preseason game against Washington, turning six targets into four catches for 33 yards. With Sam LaPorta's health in question, Meeks was needed to stand out from the tight end group. Also forced a fumble on a kickoff late in the fourth quarter, which bolsters his roster chances for the TE4 special teams role.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Meeks caught multiple passes from backup quarterbacks, including an 11-yard short pass from Luke Altmyer in the second quarter and a 9-yard gain from Joshua Dobbs on third-and-5 in the third quarter; he also forced a fumble on a kickoff return in the fourth quarter.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks looks like the current leader for the Lions TE4 role and will need to stay sharp, especially under the lights in preseason Game 2.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Looks like the current leader for the Lions TE4 role and will need to stay sharp, especially under the lights in preseason Game 2 vs. Commanders.

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PositiveUsageAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks caught a 20-yard touchdown from Josh Dobbs during Thursday's practice, running wide open. This was the play during which Ennis Rakestraw was injured.

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NegativeUsageAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks caught one pass for 17 yards against the Bengals in preseason action.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Meeks dropped 3 votes to 2 total for the TE4 spot after a quiet week; the source notes staffers are becoming less convinced Detroit will keep a fourth tight end, and the source personally chose to keep an extra corner over Meeks, though acknowledging it was not an easy decision. Meeks could clear waivers and return to the practice squad.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks dropped from 5 to 2 staff votes for a potential fourth tight end roster spot after a quiet week; the source notes it is not an easy decision and Meeks could clear waivers and return to the practice squad, as he did last year, but staffers are becoming less convinced Detroit will keep a fourth tight end.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Pride Of Detroit

The source projects Meeks as OUT of the 53-man roster. Meeks is the frontrunner for a fourth tight end spot and saw action early in the preseason game, showing the coaching staff likes him ahead of his competition. However, the source allocated that roster spot elsewhere. The source notes Meeks is the top OUT candidate and desperately wanted to find space for him but couldn't pull the trigger. By next week, the source might give his roster spot to Meeks if Rakestraw falters.

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PositiveInjuryAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks returned to practice on Sunday after an unexplained absence on Saturday and showed no apparent limitations in his participation.

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PositiveInjuryAug 16, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tight end returned to practice after an unexplained absence on Saturday and did not appear to have any limitations, suggesting he is ready for full participation.

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NegativeInjuryAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Did not practice; no information available on the reason for his absence.

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NegativeInjuryAug 15, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tight end did not practice; no information has been disclosed regarding why he missed practice.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks was believed to be in a competition with Thomas Gordon for a TE4 role, but Meeks was clearly favored by the coaching staff in this game and looks to be ahead. The WR-convert produced a 17-yard reception, picking up 16 of those yards after the catch, and got the start alongside veteran Tyler Conklin.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wide receiver convert got the start at tight end and produced a 17-yard reception with 16 yards after the catch, demonstrating strong performance. Meeks was believed to be in competition with Thomas Gordon for a TE4 role, but clearly was favored by the coaching staff in this game and looks to be ahead in the competition.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jackson Meeks got the earliest play of the reserves at tight end, suggesting he's higher on the depth chart than Tyler Gordon and Zach Horton, who played deep into the game; this indicates the source views him as the next in line at the position.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks played 24 snaps (36%) plus 9 special teams snaps (36%) in the preseason opener. The source notes he got the earliest play of the reserves, suggesting he's higher on the depth chart than Tyler Gordon and Zach Horton, positioning him favorably in the tight end competition.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Got the earliest play of the reserves, suggesting he's higher on the depth chart than Tyler Gordon and Zach Horton, who played deep into the game.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Meeks played 24 snaps (36%) plus 9 special teams snaps (36%) in the preseason opener, getting the earliest play of the reserves among the tight ends. The source notes this suggests he's higher on the depth chart than Tyler Gordon and Zach Horton, who played deeper into the game.

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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks converted from WR-X to tight end mid-season last year and has risen up the depth chart this offseason due to injuries in the tight end room. Though undersized for the position, Meeks brings unique receiving ability and has been competing for a TE4 role all camp. With rookie Miles Kitselman now on injured reserve, Meeks' path to the roster is easier; a strong preseason performance will give him a chance to hold off Thomas Gordon and secure a fourth tight end spot on the 53-man roster.

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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Meeks converted from WR-X to tight end mid-last season and has risen up the depth chart this offseason, partially due to injuries in the tight end room; though undersized for the position, he brings unique receiving ability and has been competing for a TE4 role all camp. With rookie Miles Kitselman now on injured reserve, Meeks' path to the roster is easier; a strong preseason performance will give him a chance to hold off Thomas Gordon and prove coaches should keep a fourth tight end on the 53-man roster.

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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Converted from wide receiver to tight end; coach Dan Campbell praised his transition, saying "The speed and the ability to separate, catch the football, it really has shown moving him to the tight end position" and "I feel like he's done some good things on special teams. So, we like Meeks. He's got an opportunity." Campbell indicated Meeks' speed and receiving ability are translating well to the position, and his special teams contributions enhance his roster value.

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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Converted from wide receiver to tight end; Campbell praised his 'speed and the ability to separate, catch the football' and said 'that's where we needed to see the most.' Campbell noted Meeks is 'strong, he's tough, he's willing' and has 'done some good things on special teams,' concluding 'we like Meeks. He's got an opportunity.'

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Jackson Meeks is a tight end prospect the source is looking forward to seeing in the preseason opener; the focus is on whether he will display his growth at the tight end position.

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NegativeUsageAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks had a pass broken up by UDFA linebacker Erick Hunter, who jarred the ball loose on a big collision during Monday's practice.

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NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tight end Jackson Meeks was targeted on a pass play that UDFA linebacker Erick Hunter blew up with a big collision that jarred the ball loose on Day 10.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Jackson Meeks received 5 votes (up 5) in the tight end bubble watch and is starting to get warranted consideration for Detroit keeping a fourth tight end. The source notes that despite an up-and-down camp, Meeks has shown growth, and the Lions may still be considering playing a high amount of 13 personnel, which would almost certainly require a fourth rostered tight end.

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PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Got opportunity in TE3 spot with Conklin limited on Sunday.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Got a chance in the TE3 spot on Sunday with Tyler Conklin limited to non-team drills.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jackson Meeks was tackled well short of the line to gain by Rock Ya-Sin on third down in Drive 2, and was missed by Luke Altmyer on an open reception in Drive 7, showing limited offensive production.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Jackson Meeks was tackled well short of the line to gain by Rock Ya-Sin on third down in Drive 2, and was missed by Luke Altmyer on a pass in Drive 7.

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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source thought this was Jackson Meeks' best day of camp. He sealed a few rushing lanes on the day, and his biggest highlight was a red-zone catch in which he delivered a vicious stiff-arm to Khalil Dorsey to turn a 5-yard curl into a 15-yard gain.

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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Pride Of Detroit

The source notes this was Meeks' best day of camp. He sealed a few rushing lanes and had a red-zone catch highlight where he delivered a vicious stiff-arm to Khalil Dorsey to turn a 5-yard curl into a 15-yard gain.

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PositiveUsageAug 6, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Meeks got most of the TE3-4 reps on Day 7 of training camp after Conklin came off the PUP list but was not yet cleared for team drills.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Meeks made two big 16-yard catches during situationals to help the second team set up the game-winner to end practice on Day 6 of training camp.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Meeks made two big 16-yard catches during situational drills to help the second team set up the game-winner to end practice.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With multiple tight end injuries (Kitselman and Firkser), the source raises the question of whether Jackson Meeks will start to get early reps and if he can rise to the occasion to fill the void in the tight end rotation.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026Pride Of Detroit

With Kitselman and Firkser both injured, Meeks is positioned to potentially receive early reps at tight end and could rise in the depth chart if he capitalizes on the opportunity created by injuries to competing options.

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