Jackson (knee) is the Dolphins' longest-tenured player along the offensive line following the retirement of Terron Armstead and is poised for a leadership role in 2025, in addition to his starting duties at right tackle, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports. Jackson becomes the leader of a group introducing a new starter at right guard in James Daniels (Achilles), and relying on 2024 second-round pick Patrick Paul to develop into a starting-quality left tackle after a rough rookie year. With Jackson now healthy after having his 2024 campaign cut short due to a knee injury, per Josh Houtz of The Phinsider, Miami's chances of avoiding disastrously low quality O-line play rest in no small part on the right tackle's shoulders.
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Team
Miami Dolphins
Birthdate
8/11/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 315 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 1; Pk (MIA)
Birthplace
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Position
OL
College
USC
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Miami Dolphins
2020-Present
(5 seasons)
Jackson (knee) is the Dolphins' longest-tenured player along the offensive line following the retirement of Terron Armstead and is poised for a leadership role in 2025, in addition to his starting duties at right tackle, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports. Jackson becomes the leader of a group introducing a new starter at right guard in James Daniels (Achilles), and relying on 2024 second-round pick Patrick Paul to develop into a starting-quality left tackle after a rough rookie year. With Jackson now healthy after having his 2024 campaign cut short due to a knee injury, per Josh Houtz of The Phinsider, Miami's chances of avoiding disastrously low quality O-line play rest in no small part on the right tackle's shoulders.
Head coach Mike McDaniels told reporters Tuesday that Jackson will require season-ending knee surgery, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports. Jackson was ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Rams due to a knee injury. He was placed on injured reserve Monday, and after further evaluation, the 2020 first-round pick will undergo surgery and remain on IR for the rest of the 2024 campaign. Kendall Lamm is expected to serve as the Dolphins' starting right tackle for the rest of the regular season.
Jackson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday. Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters that Jackson's knee issue may require surgery and he was unable to practice all week, so his move to IR on Monday comes as no surprise. The 25-year-old will now be forced to miss the Dolphins' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 14 against the Jets. Expect Kendall Lamm to serve as Miami's top right tackle until Jackson can return to the field.
Jackson (knee) won't play against the Rams in Monday's Week 10 matchup, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Jackson has dealt with a knee issue all week and wasn't able to practice in any capacity. With the 2020 first-round draft pick unable to suit up Monday, Kendall Lamm is in line to start at right tackle for Miami.