Theo Jackson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Commanders vs Vikings game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 30, 2025
Won't play Week 13
Jackson (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was able to play through a neck injury in Weeks 11 and 12, but the fourth-year safety has not been cleared to play in Sunday's road game. Tavierre Thomas and Fabian Moreau are the top candidates to see more snaps at the slot corner position in Jackson's absence.
Nov 28, 2025
Questionable with neck issue
Jackson (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Jackson has played the last two games after being sidelined with a concussion in Week 10, and it is unclear if the neck issue is severe enough to threaten his ability to suit up against the Seahawks. If a week of limited practice is not enough for the 27-year-old to get the green light, Fabian Moreau or Tavierre Thomas would likely take over at slot cornerback in his absence.
Nov 26, 2025
Limited by neck issue
Jackson (neck) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was sidelined with a concussion in Week 10, but he has played the last two games. It's unclear if his neck injury will threaten his status in Week 13 for a matchup against the Seahawks.
Nov 14, 2025
Cleared to play Week 11
Jackson (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Chicago, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson ended the week with back-to-back full practices, and his lack of an injury designation indicates that he has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's NFC North clash. He was unable to play against the Ravens in Week 10, so his return in Week 11 means less defensive snaps will be available in the secondary for Fabian Moreau, Jay Ward and Tavierre Thomas.
Nov 12, 2025
Practices in full Wednesday
Jackson (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was unable to clear the league's concussion protocol ahead of the Vikings' Week 10 loss to the Ravens. His ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he is progressing through the five-step protocol, but he'll need to be evaluated by an independent neurologist before being cleared to play against the Bears on Sunday.
Nov 9, 2025
Inactive with concussion
Jackson (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Jackson logged limited sessions in both Thursday and Friday's practices, but was likely unable to clear the league's concussion protocol in time for Sunday's contest. With the starting slot corner absent Tavierre Thomas, Jay Ward, or Dwight McGlothern will have to step up for a tough matchup with a rallying Ravens squad.
Nov 7, 2025
Questionable for Sunday
Jackson (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was placed in concussion protocol following Sunday's Week 9 victory over the Lions. The 27-year-old logged a limited practice Thursday and full practice Friday looking for a chance to suit up for Sunday's game. If he is unable to play, another defensive back will have to take over the slot corner role. With Jeff Okudah (concussion) out, Tavierre Thomas, Jay Ward, and Dwight McGlothern are all candidates for the role.
Nov 6, 2025
Logs limited practice Thursday
Jackson (concussion) returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Jackson landed in concussion protocol following Sunday's Week 9 victory over the Lions. He didn't practice at all Wednesday but was able to log a limited session Thursday. Jackson will need to clear concussion protocol to have any chance of suiting up this Sunday versus the Ravens.
Nov 5, 2025
Misses practice with concussion
Jackson (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Jackson sustained a concussion during Sunday's game at Detroit, and now his status for Week 10 is in jeopardy. He'll likely need to practice Thursday or Friday in addition to clearing concussion protocol by Sunday to have a chance to play versus the Ravens.
Nov 3, 2025
In concussion protocol
Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that Jackson is in concussion protocol following Sunday's 27-24 win over the Lions, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson played just 25 total snaps (15 on defense, 10 on special teams) before exiting Sunday's win, recording two total tackles. The 27-year-old's practice participation throughout the week should provide the clearest indication of his availability for the Week 10 matchup against the Ravens, though he'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up.
Sep 19, 2025
Cleared to play Week 3
Jackson (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
After a pair of limited practices to start the week, Jackson got in a full session Friday. With Harrison Smith (illness) questionable, Jackson could again be looking at a full complement of snaps versus Cincinnati.
Sep 17, 2025
Limited at practice
Jackson (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Jackson appears to have picked up an apparent hip injury in the team's 22-6 loss to Atlanta in Week 2. His ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a positive sign, and he'll look to log a full practice session prior to Sunday's contest versus the Bengals.
Sep 17, 2025
Nine tackles in loss
Jackson recorded nine tackles (five solo) and one fumble recovery in the Vikings' loss to the Falcons on Sunday night.
ANALYSIS
Harrison Smith (illness) missed his second straight game to open the season, so Jackson made another start next to Josh Metellus on the back end of the Minnesota defense. After two games, Jackson has logged 13 tackles (eight solo) and one fumble recovery on 97 percent of the defensive snaps.
Sep 10, 2025
Four tackles in season opener
Jackson had four total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.
ANALYSIS
Jackson started at safety opposite Josh Metellus with Harrison Smith out with an illness and played on all of the defense's 67 snaps. He struggled a bit in the passing game, allowing two completions on three targets for 43 yards, according to Pro Football Focus. He could return to a reserve role once Smith is healthy.
Mar 6, 2025
Extends contract
Jackson agreed to a two-year, $12.6 million extension Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
A sixth-round pick by the Titans back in 2022, Jackson has flourished in Minnesota of late. Primarily a special teams player the past two seasons, the 26-year-old recorded 17 total tackles and one interception with Minnesota in 2024 and could see more playing time with both starting safeties, Harrison Smith and Camryn Bynum, unrestricted free agents this offseason.
Dec 23, 2024
Nabs clutch pick vs. Seattle
Jackson recorded four total tackles (two solo) and one interception in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
With Harrison Smith (foot) sidelined for the Vikings' Week 16 contest, Jackson stepped in and served as the Vikings' top free safety Sunday. The Tennessee product came up with a clutch interception late in the fourth quarter, sealing Minnesota's 13th win of the season. Smith is expected to return for the Vikings' Week 17 matchup against the Packers, so Jackson is likely to revert to his reserve role.
Sep 23, 2024
Two tackles in win
Jackson had two total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's win over Houston.
ANALYSIS
Jackson played on 16 of the defense's 67 snaps as he has a reserve safety role.
May 21, 2024
Participating in OTAs
Jackson (toe) took part in OTAs on Tuesday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson missed the final two games of 2023 with a toe issue, but he appears to have fully recovered from the injury and was participating in drills Tuesday with fellow safeties Harrison Smith and Josh Metellus. Jackson logged 381 snaps -- 123 on defense, 258 on special teams -- over 15 games last season, recording 21 tackles (14 solo) and one interception. He re-signed with Minnesota on a one-year, $985,000 contract in February.
Feb 21, 2024
Re-signs with Minnesota
The Vikings re-signed Jackson (toe) on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was set to be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, and the two sides quickly came together on a new deal. The 2022 sixth-rounder played in 15 games for Minnesota last season, seeing 126 snaps on defense and another 260 on special teams, finishing with 21 tackles (14 solo) and one interception. He missed the final two games of 2023 with a toe injury.
Jan 5, 2024
Out again for Week 18
Jackson (toe) is out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Matthew Coller of Purple Insider reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson will miss his second straight game. The second-year safety has been serving as a depth safety and special teams player for Minnesota this season.
Dec 29, 2023
Out for Week 17
Jackson (toe) is out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year safety had appeared in all 15 games to this point in the season, playing 13 percent of the defensive snaps while seeing heavy action on special teams.
Dec 10, 2023
Ready to go Sunday
Jackson (illness) is active Sunday against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Jackson logged back-to-back full practices to close out the week but remained on the team's injury report due to the illness. He should play his usual role, which is primarily working on special teams and providing emergency depth at safety.
Sep 16, 2023
Grabs interception in loss
Jackson had four total tackles and an interception in Thursday's loss at Philadelphia.
ANALYSIS
Jackson got some playing time when Josh Metellus left for a series or so after being shaken up. Jackson played 21 of the defense's 75 snaps. He's mostly playing on special teams along with a reserve role in the secondary, but his interception could get him more snaps on defense.
Apr 30, 2022
Goes to Tennessee
The Titans selected Jackson in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 204th overall.
ANALYSIS
A Tennessee product, Jackson stays close to home with this pick. Jackson does have experience as a returner and likely will be a depth piece for the team's secondary moving forward.
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