William Jackson CB FA Sun 12/22/19 3:22 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson won't return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins after suffering a right shoulder injury, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson is an every-snap cornerback, so the Bengals may struggle to fill the void. The 2016 first-round pick has accrued 35 tackles, three pass breakups and an interception this year. B.W. Webb and Greg Mabin should be the main beneficiaries of Jackson's absence.
William Jackson CB FA Tue 12/3/19 1:31 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson posted 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 22-6 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
It was a busy day for the fourth-year cornerback, bringing his tackle total to 31 on the season. Jackson has made improvements in coverage this season with 8.2 yards per target allowed and just one touchdown -- he yielded seven last year. He'll look to slow down the Browns' passing game in Week 14.
William Jackson CB FA Thu 10/24/19 11:50 AM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson sat out Week 7's loss to the Jaguars, but he now appears to have put his shoulder injury behind him. Barring any setbacks, the 2016 first-round pick is on track to start Sunday versus the Rams.
William Jackson CB FA Fri 10/18/19 2:03 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson (shoulder) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson sustained the shoulder injury last week against Baltimore and is facing a multi-week absence, so he was never expected to play this weekend. It ends a streak of 26 straight starts for the 26-year-old. Darqueze Dennard (knee) is expected to be activated off the PUP list to add some depth at cornerback for the Bengals, since Dre Kirkpatrick (knee) is also sidelined.
William Jackson CB FA Tue 10/15/19 5:30 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson is expected to be sidelined for at least the next few weeks due to a shoulder injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson has started 26 straight games for the Bengals but could now be out for the rest of October because of the shoulder issue. Tony McRae and B.W. Webb should step into starting roles at cornerback with Dre Kirkpatrick (knee) also looking at an extended absence.
William Jackson CB FA Mon 9/16/19 5:18 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson recorded a pass breakup and an interception in Sunday's loss to the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson was leaned on heavily, playing all 72 defensive snaps in this contest. He came through by picking off Jimmy Garoppolo and knocking away another pass. Jackson had double-digit pass breakups in each of his first two seasons, but this was his first interception since 2017.
William Jackson CB FA Fri 8/16/19 7:23 PM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson III (undisclosed) played 10 defensive snaps during Thursday's 23-13 preseason win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson also played two snaps on special teams. He appears recovered from the undisclosed injury suffered during practice last Thursday. The 2016 first-round pick is primed for a starting role in Cincinnati's secondary opposite Dre Kirkpatrick (shoulder).
William Jackson CB FA Sun 8/11/19 11:23 AM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson suffered a tweak during Thursday's practice and hasn't suited up since, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear what sort of injury Jackson is dealing with at this time, but Hobson was quick to point out it's not considered serious. Expect the team to not rush back one of its top cornerbacks before he's ready, and in his stead, expect B.W. Webb to see an increased share of reps.
William Jackson CB FA Thu 4/25/19 12:13 AM
William Jackson
CB FA
The Bengals exercised Jackson's fifth-year option for 2020 on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson started all 16 games for the Bengals last season and had 13 passes defensed, though he did not record an interception. The Bengals now have the 26-year-old under contract through 2020, though the option year won't become fully guaranteed until after next season. Jackson figures to play a significant role in Cincinnati's secondary again in 2019.
William Jackson CB FA Sun 10/14/18 11:59 AM
William Jackson
CB FA
Jackson (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson received the questionable tag after being a limited practice participant this week, but is all set for Sunday's matchup with Pittsburgh. The 25-year-old will have his hands full as the Bengals' secondary attempts to contain Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster.