Indianapolis waives Week 1 starting running back Deon Jackson

The Indianapolis Colts have waived season-opener starter Deon Jackson and inked RB Trey Sermon from the training squad, the franchise shared today.

The Colts are releasing RB Deon Jackson, per @RapSheet pic.twitter.com/AKtjJ6zRyR

— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) September 23, 2023

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Deon rushed for just 14 yards on 13 carries and won only 14 yards on 5 receptions in Week One 31-21 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Zack Moss replaced him from the 1^st minute on the field in Week 2 against the Texans. Moss gained 107 yards on 22 carries and had an 11-yard touchdown run in the Indianapolis 31-20 win.

With 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor being sidelined, Zack will be the 1^st choice for the organization on Sunday vs. Baltimore Ravens.

Deon rushed for 281 yards and 2 TDs and caught 35 passes for 223 yards and 1 TD in 27 matches (3 as a starter) in the last 3 years with the Colts.