Lawrence Jackson - #94 - DE
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 271 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/30/1985 |
| Birthplace | Inglewood, CA |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 28th pick by Seahawks |
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PLAYER NEWS
Jackson was the only noteworthy player on the inactive list for either team Thursday.|||||||
Jackson, who has 4 1/2 sacks this season, was out for a second straight game with a thigh injury.
The Lions acquired Jackson from Seattle for an undisclosed draft pick in 2011 on Wednesday.|||||||
Jackson had seemed to lose his place in Seattle's defense this summer. He was not big enough to be the run-stopping end the Seahawks want, and is not yet enough of a proven pass rusher to become a specialist. Jackson started 24 of 31 games in his two seasons with Seattle. He had a career-high 4 1/2 sacks last season.
Seahawks top draft choice Lawrence Jackson has reported to training camp and is practicing with the team.|||||||
Jackson, the 28th pick from Southern California, agreed to an $11.25 million, five-year contract Friday morning, according to a person familiar with the deal. The contract includes a $6.1 million signing bonus, said the person who requested anonymity because the team did not release the terms of the deal.
