Chargers promote Jackson from practice squad, waive Newsome

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have promoted running back Justin Jackson from their practice squad and waived running back Detrez Newsome.
Jackson was a seventh-round pick in this year’s draft. He is Northwestern’s career rushing leader (5,440 yards) and just the second player in Big Ten history to rush for 1,000 yards or more in four straight seasons.
Coach Anthony Lynn said Jackson would be used mainly on special teams, an area where the Chargers have stru