They just signed him to their practice squad. Not a bad deal. All PS players get the same contract. $5200 per week for 17 weeks.
Not only is that not likely, it's impossible. Saints have 6 receivers better than him on their 53 man roster.
Here's the skinny on Chevis Jackson: Jackson, from LSU, was considered a boundary cornerback, someone who could cover receivers running toward a sideline. He had difficulties during the preseason defending wide receivers in space or in man-to-man coverage. Falcons release Jackson in reaching 53-man roster *| ajc.com Anyone know if he got picked up? Still remember the INT during the NC game.
If I recall, the same thing happened with Chad Lavalias. If it's your dream to play in the NFL and live that lifestyle, how can you just let yourself go like that when you're THAT close? It's one thing if you're Jamarcus Russell. Aside from being a no pride POS, at least he did get paid.