Austin Jackson Fantasy Stats

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Austin Jackson (toe) was activated off Injured Reserve on Saturday and is officially active on Sunday against the visiting New Orleans Saints in Week 13. Jackson suffered a toe injury in the season-opening loss to the Indianapolis Colts and hasn't played since. The Dolphins could ease the 26-year-old offensive lineman back into the fold this weekend, but eventually, he should return to starting duties at right tackle for Miami. The former first-rounder's return is definitely good news for a Dolphins rushing attack that is averaging 112.8 yards per game, which ranks 18th in the NFL.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that he's preparing for offensive tackle Austin Jackson (toe) to miss the Week 2 divisional contest on Sunday against the New England Patriots, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. Jackson injured his toe in the Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and it looks like he's going to miss at least one game. The 26-year-old is unlikely to practice this week, and his next chance to play will be in Week 3 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. In addition to Jackson's injury, the Dolphins placed offensive lineman James Daniels (pectoral) on Injured Reserve this week. Not only did Miami's offense look disappointing again in the season opener, but they'll be missing key pieces going into Week 2. Larry Borom and Kion Smith should move into the starting lineup.

Miami Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson (knee) will not play in the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10. Head coach Mike McDaniel said Jackson popped up with a knee injury after the Week 9 loss to the division-rival Buffalo Bills. It's unknown if Jackson will need surgery, but thankfully his injury doesn't appear to be season-ending. With Jackson sidelined on Monday, veteran Kendall Lamm and rookie Patrick Paul are both options to replace him on the right side of the offensive line against the Rams. Miami comes into Week 10 action riding a three-game losing streak despite quarterback Tua Tagovailoa back in the starting role under center the last two weeks. The Dolphins currently sit at 2-6 and are 2.5 games behind the Denver Broncos for the seventh seed in the AFC.

The Miami Dolphins and right tackle Austin Jackson have agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract extension. It includes $20 million in guarantees and a max value of $39 million. Jackson, a first-round pick in 2020, protects the blindside for left-handed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He's appeared in every game this season and allowed just two sacks. He'll be under contract through the 2026 season.

The Miami Dolphins decided not to pick up the fifth-year options of offensive lineman Austin Jackson and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene on Tuesday, according to a source. The Dolphins took Jackson with the 18th overall pick in 2020 and Igbinoghene with the 30th overall pick in the same draft. Jackson served as the team's left tackle in his rookie season, but he was moved to left guard in 2021 before moving to right tackle in 2022. The 23-year-old played in just two games last year due to ankle injuries and will now be in a contract year. Igbinoghene has been a bust in the secondary for Miami, recording just 29 tackles (25 solo), an interception, five passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 32 games (five starts) in his three NFL seasons to this point.

The Miami Dolphins placed offensive tackle Austin Jackson (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Monday and signed former No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher in a corresponding move, according to league sources. This will be Jackson's second stint on the Injured Reserve this year due to an ankle injury, so there's a chance we won't see him again in 2022. The 23-year-old played just one game since he came off IR the first time, and the former first-rounder has played in just two games this year. Fisher started 15 games for the Indianapolis Colts in 2021 and could see significant playing time sooner than later in Miami with Terron Armstead (pectoral) also injured for the Dolphins offensive line.

The Miami Dolphins ruled out right tackle Austin Jackson (ankle) for the Week 13 game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday are listing left tackle Terron Armstead (pectoral, toe) as doubtful to play. The Dolphins are likely to be without both starting offensive tackles for a big game in Week 13 against the tough 49ers pass rush, so this could be a big storyline in Sunday's game. Jackson played in Week 12 for the first time since the season opener, but the 23-year-old former first-rounder suffered a new injury to the same ankle. With both Jackson and Armstead likely to miss this game, the Dolphins will turn to Brandon Shell and Greg Little to bookend their offensive line. It's bad news for the Dolphins offense overall.

The Miami Dolphins activated offensive lineman Austin Jackson (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Tuesday and placed offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg (knee) on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Eichenberg suffered an MCL injury in the Week 8 win over the Detroit Lions and will now miss at least the next four games. Jackson has been out since getting injured in the season opener, and it remains to be seen if he'll be healthy enough to return to the starting right tackle job in a Week 9 matchup versus the Chicago Bears on the road. Greg Little and Brandon Shell have been filling in at right tackle with Jackson on the sidelines.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that right tackle Austin Jackson (ankle) will be placed on short-term Injured Reserve. Jackson was injured in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots and will now have to miss at least the next four games. The former first-rounder's injury initially wasn't believed to be all that serious, but that's not the case now. With the 23-year-old out of action for at least the next four contests, the Dolphins will likely ask Greg Little to fill in as the starter at right tackle, beginning in a tough Week 2 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens defense.

The Miami Dolphins removed the questionable tag on left tackle Austin Jackson, meaning that he has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and will play in the Week 1 season opener against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Jackson tested positive for COVID-19 at the beginning of the week and was placed on the COVID-19 list, but he was activated on Saturday and is now ready to suit up. It's a big boost for second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa against a Patriots defense that will make things difficult on him as he looks to put his rookie struggles behind him. Having the former 18th overall pick from last year protect his blind side should make life easier on Tagovailoa, but it doesn't necessarily make him all that much more attractive as a low-end QB2 from a fantasy perspective.