Vikings sign former XFL WR Lucky Jackson, waive OLB Kenny Willekes
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Vikings are taking a shot on a former XFL wide receiver.
The team announced Tuesday the signing of Lucky Jackson, who spent last season with the D.C. Defenders.
Jackson, a 6-foot, 222-pound receiver, had 36 catches for 573 yards and five touchdowns for the Defenders. The Defenders made it to the championship game, but lost to the Arlington Renegades.
These 2 had a day ‼️
— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) March 9, 2023
#11 Lucky Jackson — 4 rec, 89 yds
#1 Chris Blair — 2 rec, 62 yds, 1 TD#DefendDC | #XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/ov8VUhsH8f
Before being drafted into the XFL, Jackson spent time in the CFL and played college football at Western Kentucky.
Jackson joins a crowded receiver room that includes star Justin Jefferson, 2023 first round pick Jordan Addison, K.J. Osborn -- who has 12 touchdowns over the last two seasons -- and others.
To make room for Jackson on the roster, the Vikings waived outside linebacker Kenny Willekes.
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