Drake Jackson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Broncos vs Commanders game on Nov 30, 2025 with our National Football League injury report.Nov 14, 2025
Not activated for Week 11
Jackson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Jackson mustered a pair of limited practices after having his 21-day window to return to practice opened Thursday. He won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game, so Jackson will have additional time to recover during Washington's Week 12 bye before the Commanders return home to host the Broncos on Nov. 30.
Nov 13, 2025
21-day practice window opens
The Commanders announced Thursday that Jackson (knee) has been designated for return from IR.
ANALYSIS
Jackson spent the entire 2024 season and half of 2023 on injured reserve due to a significant knee injury. The fourth-year player has 21 days to string together enough practices to officially be activated. However, Thursday was a step in the right direction as he was limited in practice.
Oct 16, 2025
Sent to IR
The Commanders placed Jackson (foot) on injured reserve Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Jackson inked with Washington on Wednesday but apparently still needs more time to recover from the serious knee injury that forced him to miss all of the 2024 campaign and half of 2023. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that this was always the Commanders' plan, and that the team intends for Jackson to get healthy and provide a late-season boost.
Oct 15, 2025
Lands in Washington
The Commanders signed Jackson to a contract Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Jackson has been fully cleared from the serious knee injury that forced him to miss all of 2024 and half of the 2023 campaign, and he's now set to handle a reserve role on defense for Washington. The 2022 second-round pick's first opportunity to debut for his new team will come Sunday on the road against the Cowboys.
Oct 3, 2025
Ready to be signed
Jackson has been cleared from his knee injury and has visits scheduled with the Commanders, Jets and Ravens next week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson missed half of the 2023 season and all of the 2024 campaign with a serious knee injury, but it now appears he could be ready to get back on the field for a willing suitor. He's appeared in just 23 games since being selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the 49ers.
May 9, 2025
Dropped by San Francisco
Jackson (knee) was waived with a failed physical designation Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 second-round pick from USC is still rehabbing from the knee injury that caused him to miss the final 12 games of 2023 (including the playoffs) and all of 2024. Jackson has appeared in just 23 regular-season contests since being drafted, recording 21 total tackles, including 6.0 sacks, and nine passes defended across 490 defensive snaps. Once he proves he's past this knee injury, Jackson could offer defensive line depth to a team in need of edge rushers.
Aug 8, 2024
Out for season with knee injury
The 49ers placed Jackson on the reserve/PUP list with a knee injury, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson missed the final 12 games of last season, including playoffs, due to a knee injury. The 2022 second-round pick out of USC opened training camp on the active/PUP list, and his move to the reserve/PUP list will force Jackson to miss the entire 2024 season. He's played in 23 regular-season games over the last two years, accumulating 21 tackles (12 solo), including 6.0 sacks, along with nine passes defended and one interception.
Jul 29, 2024
Likely missing all of camp
Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that Jackson (knee) isn't expected to return during training camp, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was moved to the active/PUP list last week after missing the final 12 games of the 49ers' 2023 campaign due to a knee issue. There's no timetable on Jackson's return, but it appears that he's definitely still hindered by his injury. Once the 23-year-old gets back on the field, he's expected to compete for a depth role on San Francisco's defensive line.
Jul 29, 2024
Likely missing all of camp
Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that Jackson (knee) isn't expected to return during training camp, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was moved to the active/PUP list last week after missing the final 12 games of the 49ers' 2023 campaign due to a knee issue. There's no timetable on Jackson's return, but it appears that he's definitely still hindered by his injury. Once the 23-year-old gets back on the field, he's expected to compete for a depth role on San Francisco's defensive line.
Jul 23, 2024
Opens camp on PUP
The 49ers placed Jackson (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson missed the final 12 games of last season, including the playoffs. The nature of his injury isn't exactly known, but he evidently isn't yet 100 percent. The 61st overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, Jackson should get every chance to carve out a prominent role off the edge behind Nick Bosa, Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos this season.
Nov 11, 2023
Moves to IR
Jackson (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the 49ers on Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday before missing Friday's session. The second-year pro has recorded seven tackles, including three sacks, and a pass defensed in eight games this season.
Nov 10, 2023
Won't play Sunday
Jackson (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 second-round pick went from logging limited practice sessions both Wednesday and Thursday to recording DNP on Friday, so it's no surprise that he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. Jackson has recorded seven total tackles, including two tackles for loss and three sacks through eight games this season.
Sep 11, 2023
Piles up sacks
Jackson recorded three solo tackles and three sacks during Sunday's 30-7 win over the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Jackson started his sophomore campaign by making a statement. After recording three sacks over his entire rookie campaign, the 2022 second-round selection matched that during his Week 1 outing against Pittsburgh. He'll work to keep the production rolling Sunday against the Rams.
Sep 8, 2022
Not listed with injury
Jackson (shoulder) was not listed on the 49ers' injury report Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson picked up a lingering shoulder injury during San Francisco's preseason game against the Packers on Aug. 12, but he appears to be passed this issue heading into the team's Week 1 contest against the Bears on Sunday. The 49ers' top pick of the 2022 NFL Draft should add to an already dangerous pass-rushing unit featuring fellow defensive ends Nick Bosa and Samson Ebukam this season.
Aug 13, 2022
Suffers stinger Friday
Jackson suffered a stinger to his right shoulder during the 49ers' preseason game Friday night, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson left Friday's game during the first half to be evaluated on the sidelines for a shoulder injury, but this issue ultimately appears to be non-serious. The rookie second-round pick out of USC figures to play a significant role as a pass rusher in third-down situations for San Francisco this coming regular season.
Aug 12, 2022
Questionable to return
Jackson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Friday night's exhibition game against the Packers, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was seen entering the 49ers medical tent with a right shoulder issue Friday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The rookie second-round pick appeared to be dealing with significant pain as he walked to the locker room with his arm dangling to his side, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, so it's likely that San Francisco will be cautious when deciding whether to bring him back into the team's preseason opener.
Apr 29, 2022
Bound for Bay Area
The 49ers selected Jackson in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 61st overall.
ANALYSIS
Shortly before the draft, there was some sentiment Jackson could sneak into the latter part of the first round. That ultimately wasn't the case, but Jackson is still a nice value at the end of the second. Jackson impressed scouts with a 37-inch vertical and 127-inch broad jump at the combine. He has had an interesting pre-draft process, as he weighed in at 254 pounds at the combine and then 273 at the USC Pro Day. It will be interesting to see whether he can continue to generate pressure off the edge with the added weight.
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