William Jackson CB FA Fri 1/1/21 4:16 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old suffered the concussion during last week's game against the Texans and won't be available for the season finale. Jackson finishes the 2020 campaign with 45 tackles (39 solo), 11 passes defensed and one interception in 14 games, and he's poised to hit free agency in the offseason.
William Jackson CB FA Sun 12/27/20 3:29 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson has a concussion and won't return to Sunday's game at Houston, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old exited late in the second quarter and won't be retaking the field. Jackson will need to clear the concussion protocol to have a chance of suiting up in next week's season finale. LeShaun Sims should see increased work in the secondary for Cincinnati.
William Jackson CB FA Sun 12/27/20 2:27 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson is being evaluated by trainers for a potential concussion.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson left the field at the 3:01 mark of the second quarter, and it remains to be seen if Cincinnati will have to proceed without one of its top corners for the remainder of a Week 16 matchup against the Texans. The 28-year-old has missed just one game all season. If he proves unable to return to Sunday's contest, LeShaun Sims may have to become more involved for the Bengals secondary.
William Jackson CB FA Thu 10/29/20 9:22 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson (concussion) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson's full participation indicates that he was able to clear the league's concussion protocol and should be on track to suit up Sunday against the Titans.
William Jackson CB FA Wed 10/28/20 9:26 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson (concussion) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson missed Week 7 due to a concussion, but he appears to be progressing toward his return. The 28-year-old will need to fully clear the concussion protocol before being cleared for game action.
William Jackson CB FA Fri 10/23/20 12:10 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's divisional contest against the Browns, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson will need to fully clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before taking the field, until which time LeShaun Sims or Darius Phillips (illness) will likely draw the start at cornerback. The fifth-year pro normally handles an every-down role in Cincinnati's secondary, making him a difficult player to replace.
William Jackson CB FA Wed 10/21/20 5:54 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson (concussion) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson appears to have suffered a concussion during this past Sunday's loss to the Colts, and he'll need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol before he can play in a game. The fifth-year cornerback has played nearly every defensive snap this year and performed quite well in the process, allowing an 81.4 passer rating and just 5.9 yards per target. If he's unable to get healthy in time for Sunday's game, either LeShaun Sims or Darius Phillips (illness) likely will bump into the starting role.
William Jackson CB FA Thu 6/4/20 7:04 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson (shoulder) announced Thursday that he's back to full health, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson clarified that he spent the entire 2019 campaign playing through a torn labrum in his shoulder. Despite managing a significant injury, he managed to suit up for 14 contests and record 37 total tackles, three defended passes and a lone interception. Heading into the final year of his rookie contract, Jackson also said that he would "love to come back" to Cincinnati in 2021, per Wilson.
William Jackson CB FA Fri 12/27/19 2:58 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
The Bengals placed Jackson (shoulder) on injured reserve Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson's placement on IR was expected after he was initially ruled out for Week 17. The 2016 first-round pick recorded 37 tackles (26 solo), three defended passes and one interception across 14 contests in 2019.
William Jackson CB FA Thu 12/26/19 1:01 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson (shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Browns, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson will likely be placed on injured reserve prior to Sunday's season finale. With the fourth-year pro sidelined, B.W. Webb is a candidate to play an expanded role on defense Week 17.