 Jackson entered in relief of Jones in week 5, kick-starting a Defenders' victory by going 9-14 for 39 yards and a touchdown, caught by Khari Lee.Within the next few days the rest of the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Jackson finished the shortened 5 game XFL season by going 11-18 for 46 yards and a touchdown, and 9 rushes for 28 yards.