Fred Jackson was hoping to continue his NFL career in 2017, but no one signed the 36-year old back.

Jackson's playing career may be over, but that doesn't mean the running back can't return home to New Era Field. It was announced on Monday that Jackson would Lead the Charge before the Buffalo Bills' Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Very excited to welcome back the legendary underdog turned Buffalo Bills great! Bills 2010 Walter Peyton “Man of the Year” Award winner, @Fred22Jackson , is back to #LeadTheCharge! pic.twitter.com/uvG95AGQUJ — Jeremy Kelley (@JK_Kelley) December 11, 2017

Perhaps Sunday's return is the first step to Jackson signing a one-day deal with Buffalo. He told Siouxland News back in February that he wanted to retire as a member of the Bills.

"It's automatic," said Jackson. "It has to be as a Buffalo Bill. You know, I owe those guys everything. The fan base has by far stuck behind me the most. And still talk to me now. That's not to take anything from anybody. But the Bills Mafia is who has made me who I am today. I love playing for those guys. As long as I can go sign that one day contract and retire as a Buffalo Bill. If they're going to have me, I'd definitely love to do that."