Jackson (knee) was released by the Packers on Monday, ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson's release comes after the Packers drafted three running backs on Saturday. Signed under emergency circumstances last October, Jackson made three appearances for Green Bay, rushing 10 times for 32 yards.

Jackson (knee) signed his exclusive-rights contract tender with the Packers on Wednesday, ESPN's Jason Wilde reports.

EDGE Analysis

By officially putting pen to paper Wednesday, Jackson joins a shallow running back corps comprised of only Ty Montgomery (ribs) and Christine Michael. However, the Packers likely aren't done adding more talent and Jackson could find himself competing for a roster spot this summer if the team spends a high pick or two on runners from this year's draft class.

Jackson was tendered by the Packers on Tuesday, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

An undrafted running back out of Nevada, Jackson joined the Packers in October after being called up from their practice squad. He ended up taking part in three games, including one start, carrying the ball 10 times for 32 yards before having his season cut short with an injury. After being tendered, the Packers will be able to match any offer given to Jackson during free agency, so if all goes as expected, he'll be with the Packers come training camp. He'll have to compete with multiple other backs for a spot on the final roster.

Jackson was placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to a knee injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson sustained the ailment in practice Wednesday, precipitating the decision to make a claim for Christine Michael off waivers from the Seahawks. With Jackson out of the picture, the Packers will trot out a backfield consisting of Ty Montgomery, James Starks, and Michael moving forward.

The Packers placed Jackson (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Green Bay's backfield is suddenly flush with healthy bodies. After missing four games, Starks returned Sunday and led the team with seven carries for 33 yards. Hurting Jackson's prospects further was the successful claim of Christine Michael off waivers Wednesday. In reality, Jackson is dealing with an unknown injury, and his placement on IR won't allow for a return this season.

Jackson is listed as inactive Sunday at Tennessee.

EDGE Analysis

With the return of James Starks (knee), the Packers' backfield will be the most intact it's been in weeks. The breakdown of reps between Starks and WR-turned-RB Ty Montgomery remains to be seen, but Jackson is on the outside looking in to touches (let alone active status) moving forward.

Jackson had four carries for 16 yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson had his highest rushing total as a professional -- albeit a modest one -- in Week 9, but he was on the field for just 13 of the Packers' 69 snaps, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, as he worked as the No. 2 running back behind Ty Montgomery. Jackson has had just 10 carries over three games since joining the Packers, and his opportunities could decrease further when James Starks (knee) is ready to return to action, which could be as soon as this week.

Jackson carried the ball four times for 10 yards in Sunday's loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

It's seldom a good sign for the starting running back when a team's top two rushers are the quarterback and fullback - but that's what happened on Sunday. Jackson has averaged just 2.7 yards per carry in limited looks over the past two weeks. His hold on the starting job his tenuous despite the lack of other options. Expect veteran Knile Davis to give Jackson a push for work until James Starks returns.

Jackson will start at running back Sunday in Atlanta, Duke Bobber of the Packers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson was contained to two carries for six yards in his NFL debut, which was precipitated by injuries to both Eddie Lacy (ankle) and James Starks (knee). In the same Thursday night outing versus the Bears, Ty Montgomery led the backfield with nine rushes and also chipped in 10 receptions. However, an illness has forced the Packers to place Montgomery on the inactive list Sunday, paving the way for Jackson to earn the start. Jackson will only have to contend with Knile Davis for carries, but his touches may be limited if the offense employs a pass-heavy approach for the second consecutive game.

Jackson has fared well with the protective glove on his left hand during this week's practices, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. "He looked good," head coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday. "He's got that contraption that he's dealing with, but I thought he handled the football very well."

EDGE Analysis

Jackson logged another uninhibited session Thursday, which in conjunction with McCarthy's comments is paving the way for active status Sunday in Atlanta. In the current iteration of the Packers' backfield, Jackson is likely behind both Ty Montgomery and Knile Davis, the latter of whom has been cramming in order to become familiar with the playbook. Additionally, McCarthy implied Wednesday that Davis should receive more work in Week 8 than his debut last Thursday, which could put Jackson further behind the eight ball in terms of touches.