OCTOBER 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
WILLIAM JACKSON
Commanders CB William Jackson III OUT vs. Bears; Who Will Replace Him? Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III is dealing with a back injury. He won’t play on Thursday Night Football against the Chi...
The Commanders made a big change on defense. Could it stick? With William Jackson III on the sideline for much of the loss to the Titans, the Commanders secondary had a much different look.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Commanders Appeared to Bench CB William Jackson III Against Titans, But He Says Otherwise Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III came out early in the team’s loss against the Tennessee Titans. As to why he came out o...
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Commanders' defense is decent in Dallas but penalties ruin effort Cornerback William Jackson III was whistled for 70 yards of penalties on his own, as the Commanders couldn't get off the field at times.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Rush appears set to start again as Cowboys host Commanders
It appears Cooper Rush is in line to start at quarterback for Dallas again with Dak Prescott still recovering from a fractured thumbSEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs full practice Wednesday Jackson (back) was listed as a full participant on the Commanders' injury report Wednesday.
Impact Jackson popped up late on Washington's game status report and was ultimately ruled inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles. However, the sixth-year cornerback seems to have gotten over his apparent back issue, given his return during the first practice of Week 4. Jackson recorded 11 tackles and one pass defended over the first two weeks, and he'll reprise his starting role opposite Kendall Fuller moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wentz, Commanders don't think sky is falling after 1-2 start
Carson Wentz and Ron Rivera don't think the sky is falling on the Washington Commanders after losing two in a row to fall to 1-2 this seasonSEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeVonta for the victory: Smith stars as Eagles stay unbeaten
DeVonta Smith had a career-high 169 yards receiving and a touchdown in the Philadelphia Eagles' 24-8 rout of the NFC East-rival Washington CommandersSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Sunday Jackson (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Impact Jackson landed on the team's injury report Saturday with a back issue and ultimately won't suit up in Week 3. Through the first two games of the season, the free-agent signee has operated as the starting cornerback opposite of Kendall Fuller, so in his absence, rookies Christian Holmes and Tariq Castro-Fields may be thrust into expanded roles against Philadelphia.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles vs. Commanders Inactives: William Jackson III OUT; Who Else Sits? Who’s suiting up for the Washington Commanders as they host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3?
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Eagles vs. Commanders Inactives: William Jackson III OUT; Who Else Sits? Who’s suiting up for the Washington Commanders as they host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3?
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Appears on game status report Jackson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
Impact It's unclear when Jackson picked up the injury or how serious it is, pending further updates from the team. If for some reason he can't play Sunday, rookies Tariq Castro-Fields and Christian Holmes could be in line to see their first defensive snaps in the NFL.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Top picks from '16 draft face off in Washington-Detroit game
The top two picks in the 2016 draft will be under center Sunday at Ford FieldSEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington hosts Jaguars in first game known as Commanders
Washington hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 in their first game known as the CommandersSEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
For Commanders cornerbacks, getting into the zone isn't as simple as it sounds Seventh-round rookie CB Christian Holmes wants a roster spot. To get one, he faces a transition that gave William Jackson trouble last year.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Commanders Madden Cornerback Ratings: William Jackson III Best CB2? William Jackson III is due for a bounce back year.
JULY 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Activated from COVID list Jackson (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact Jackson has recovered from the calf injury and missed the final game of the season after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. The 29-year-old inked a three-year, $40.5 million deal with Washington last March and totaled 39 tackles (36 solo) and two interceptions in 12 games.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clear of calf issue Jackson (illness) said Monday he's fully recovered from the calf injury and would have played in Sunday's season finale if he hadn't landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Ben Standi...
Impact Jackson tested positive for the virus last week and remains on the COVID list after missing Sunday's win over the Giants. The 29-year-old appeared in 12 games during his first season in Washington and totaled 39 tackles (36 solo) and two interceptions.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Washington resets rebuilding expectations with 7-10 season
Washington won seven games for a second consecutive season but this time did not come away with an unlikely NFC East titleJANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on COVID-19 list Washington placed Jackson (calf/illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact Jackson missed the last two games due to a calf injury, and he'll now be forced to isolate from the team. Per Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston, every player that landed on the COVID-19 list Wednesday tested positive for the virus, so his status for Sunday's matchup against the Giants remains up in the air.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Week 17 Jackson (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Eagles, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Jackson missed the team's Week 16 loss to the Cowboys and missed the first two practices ahead of Week 17, so it's no surprise to see him ruled out for a second straight game. With Darryl Roberts possibily sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols, Danny Johnson is expected to step into a starting role.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from practice Jackson (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Jackson was absent from practice for a second straight day after he missed Sunday's loss to Dallas. It appears as though he's trending toward a second straight absence Sunday against the Eagles, but he could have a chance to return if he practices in some capacity Friday.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blowout loss, sideline spat are latest tests for Washington
Washington's playoff hopes are over after a 56-14 blowout loss at the Dallas CowboysDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington LB Davis out vs. Cowboys as COVID-19 precaution
Washington rookie linebacker Jamin Davis is inactive against the Dallas Cowboys after reporting to team doctors with possible COVID-19 symptoms before the gameDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Week 16 Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Dallas, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact According to Matthew Paras of The Washington Times, coach Ron Rivera said Jackson could be sidelined beyond this weekend, so the cornerback's availability for Week 17 is also in question. Darryl Roberts and Danny Johnson should see more playing time in his absence.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
