Robert Jackson (cornerback)
Robert Jackson is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at UNLV.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft, Jackson signed with the Indianapolis Colts on May 1, 2018. Jackson was waived with an injury designation by the Colts on September 1, 2018, and subsequently reverted to the Colts' injured reserve list. The Colts released Jackson from the injured reserve list with an injury settlement on October 4, 2018.Houston Texans
Jackson was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad on October 9, 2018. He was released by the Texans on October 16, 2018.Cleveland Browns
Jackson was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on October 31, 2018. He was released by the Browns on December 13, 2018. The Browns re-signed Jackson to a futures contract on January 2, 2019. He remained with the team during the Browns' 2019 training camp, and was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019. Jackson re-signed with the Browns to their practice squad on September 1, 2019. He was elevated to the Browns' active roster on September 20, 2019. He was placed on injured reserve on December 7, 2019, with an ankle injury.Jackson was waived by the Browns on September 5, 2020. The Browns re-signed Jackson to their practice squad on September 6, 2020. He was elevated to the active roster on September 12, 2020, for the team's Week 1 matchup. Jackson reverted to the Browns' practice squad on September 14, 2020. He was elevated to the active roster for a second time on September 17, 2020, prior to the Browns' week 2 game, and reverted to the practice squad the following day. The Browns promoted Jackson to their active roster on October 14, 2020. On January 12, 2021, Jackson was placed on injured reserve. On February 11, 2021, Jackson was waived by the Browns. He re-signed with the Browns on February 20, 2021. He was waived on August 24, 2021.