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The Commanders activated defensive end Drake Jackson from injured reserve.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 14

Commanders open practice window for intriguing pass rusher they added this offseason

The Washington Commanders (3-7) are currently gearing up for their Week 11 international matchup against the Miami Dolphins (3-7) from Madrid, Spain, in a battle that is not expected to have much impact on how the rest of the season plays out.

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Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Talk / November 13

Commanders designate DE Drake Jackson for return from IR

Defensive end Drake Jackson landed on injured reserve after signing with the Commanders in October, but he appears to be moving toward making his debut for the team.

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 13

The Commanders will be finding out if they have needed roster win with recent free agent signing returning

The Washington Commanders are looking to get a win anywhere they can with a 3-7 record, and they could have one on the roster soon. We've already seen a handful of newer additions having to play due to injuries, and wide receiver Treylon Burks showed some flashes against the Detroit Lions.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / November 13

Commanders designate DE Drake Jackson for return from IR

Drake Jackson joined the Commanders one month ago, but in the immediate aftermath of that decision he was moved to injured reserve. The fourth-year defensive end has continued to rehab his injured knee since then.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Commanders DE out for season due to knee injury

The Commanders’ defensive front will be shorthanded for the remainder of the campaign. Dorance Armstrong suffered a knee injury on Sunday, and he will not be able to return in 2025.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Commanders place newly signed DE Drake Jackson on IR

Two days after signing free agent Drake Jackson, the Washington Commanders placed the edge rusher on injured reserve on Thursday. Multiple reports said the team's plan all along was to "stash and save" the 24-year-old former second-round pick, who is coming back from a serious knee injury.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 16

Commanders add former second-round pick from the 49ers

The Washington Commanders made a few roster moves on Tuesday, headlined by the signing of defensive end Drake Jackson. The Commanders also placed wide receiver Noah Brown on injured reserve and added veteran offensive lineman Julian Good-Jones to their practice squad.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / October 14

The Commanders sign intriguing young free agent who will help fill a desperate need on the roster

The Washington Commanders are trying to recover from a Monday Night Football loss to the Chicago Bears, but they received some positive news on Tuesday morning to help.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Reports: Commanders signing DE Drake Jackson to active roster

The Washington Commanders are signing free agent defensive end Drake Jackson to their active roster, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Jackson, 24, was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by San Francisco.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 14

Commanders to sign former second-round DE

Drake Jackson‘s in-season free agent tour has resulted in a deal.

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Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / October 14

Update: Washington Commanders sign former 49ers 2nd round pick

Update: Drake Jackson is signing to the Commanders 53-man roster Update: Drake Jackson visited Washington, and former Commanders OL Julian Good-Jones had a FA workout The Washington Commanders are one of several teams that will be hosting former 49ers second-round pick, DE Drake Jackson, for a free agent visit.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9

Ravens Worked Out DE Drake Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens hosted free agent DE Drake Jackson for a workout on Thursday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Jackson has now worked out for the Ravens, Jets and Commanders this week, as expected.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Bleeding Green Nation / October 8

Eagles work out 2022 second-round pick

The Philadelphia Eagles worked out free agent edge rusher Drake Jackson on Wednesday, according to the NFL’s official personnel notice. Jackson, 24, played college football for the USC Trojans before being selected by the San Francisco 49ers with a second-round pick (No.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / October 8

Commanders’ latest pursuit ends in uncertainty and uneasy silence

The Washington Commanders wanted to take a look at another once-promising edge rusher to give one of the team's surprising strengths a boost. However, early indications suggest that nothing will come from the visit.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 7

Commanders Worked Out Two Including EDGE Drake Jackson

The Washington Commanders officially tried out free agent OL Julian Good-Jones and DE Drake Jackson on Tuesday. Jackson was reportedly scheduled to meet

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 9

49ers waive former top draft pick Drake Jackson

Drake Jackson recently vowed to silence his critics in 2025. If that happens, it won't be in a San Francisco 49ers uniform. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team is waiving the former second-round pick—their top selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 5

49ers DE Drake Jackson Vows to Play and Make an Impact in 2025

The 49ers could have reinforcements on the way. Drake Jackson, who tore the patellar tendon in his knee in November of 2023 and hasn't played since, posted on Instagram today that he vows to play in 2025.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 11

Have the 49ers Given Up on Defensive End Drake Jackson?

This year, the 49ers might spend their first-round pick on a defensive end as if Drake Jackson doesn't exist. Because for all intents and purposes, he might be the invisible man in the 49ers' facility.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Drake Jackson Faces Potential Career-Ending Decision

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson has been dealing with serious injuries for the past two seasons. Jackson has been out of the lineup in San Francisco since Week 8 of the 2023 season after suffering a patellar tendon in his knee ...

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 26, 2024

Drake Jackson expects to be ready during 49ers' offseason program

There were high expectations for San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson following an offseason transformation last year. Starting the season with three sacks against the Pittsburgh Steelers only heightened those expectations.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 10, 2024

49ers' Drake Jackson undergoes surgery, vows comeback

It appears that injured San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson has recently undergone surgery. Jackson shared a post on Instagram with the caption, "I'll be back [with] a vengeance!" Jackson has been on injured reserve since November 11 due to a knee injury.