Overview
- NFL transactions on Friday confirm Courtney Jackson has joined the Giants after spending the season on the Seahawks’ practice squad through their Super Bowl run.
- Jackson’s contract is a reserve/futures deal that secures his rights for 2026 and positions him for evaluation in offseason programs.
- The signing is intended to bolster the return game as John Harbaugh reshapes special teams leadership with Chris Horton replacing Michael Ghobrial.
- New York’s returns lagged last season at 8.6 yards per punt return and 27.7 yards per kickoff return, according to Pro Football Reference.
- Undrafted in 2025, Jackson was with the Broncos’ practice squad in 2024 and Seattle in 2025, and he posted strong collegiate return numbers at Syracuse and Arkansas State.