"Of all of the areas in which the Commanders' injury woes have struck, none have hit harder than at defensive end. Dorance Armstrong Jr., Deatrich Wise Jr., and Javontae Jean-Baptiste are all out for the season, leaving Washington to start veteran journeymen Jacob Martin and Jalyn Holmes in recent weeks. Now, help is on the way. The Commanders signed Drake Jackson earlier this season and have been slowly moving him along through the process of getting back on the field."
"If he is truly healthy, Jackson is a player with promising upside. He showed flashes with the San Francisco 49ers despite being buried as a backup behind a defensive line stacked with high-end talent. In Week 1 of the 2023 season, he recorded three sacks against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jackson might be a bit rusty after spending more than two full calendar years off the field, but he should have an opportunity to carve out a role for himself."
Washington suffered extensive injuries, prompting a focus on returning sidelined players such as safety Will Harris and reinforcements at wide receiver. The team signed Drake Jackson and is progressing his recovery; he has not played since 2023 following a torn patellar tendon and complications. Defensive end losses include Dorance Armstrong Jr., Deatrich Wise Jr., and Javontae Jean-Baptiste, leaving Jacob Martin, Jalyn Holmes, and Preston Smith as primary contributors. Jackson showed flashes with the 49ers, including three sacks in Week 1 of 2023, and could earn a late-season audition if he proves healthy.
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