Jonah Jackson Expected To Miss Preseason With Shoulder Injury
Los Angeles Rams starting guard Jonah Jackson (shoulder) is expected to miss the preseason due to a bruised scapula. However, he may return in time for the regular season opener against his former team, the Detroit Lions. Today, Jackson was seen on the sidelines with his left arm in a sling, highlighting the severity of the injury. The Rams have labeled Jackson as day-to-day with a shoulder issue. Signed to a three-year, $51 million contract, Jackson is now the sixth-highest-paid guard in the NFL, acquired from the Lions. The Rams were already without left tackle Alaric Jackson (ankle), who tweaked his ankle earlier in the week, so any significant injury to Jonah Jackson would be a major setback as training camp progresses. These injuries could adversely affect the fantasy value of the Rams' offensive players, particularly Matthew Stafford and Kyren Williams.
The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms with free-agent offensive guard Jonah Jackson on Monday on a three-year, $51 million deal with $34 million guaranteed, according to sources. Jackson joins the recently re-signed Kevin Dotson as the Rams spend big money on the middle of their offensive line. The Rams are making it a priority to protect aging quarterback Matthew Stafford while also opening up lanes for running back Kyren Williams heading into next season. The 27-year-old Jackson, a former third-rounder of the Detroit Lions in 2020, was a Pro Bowler in 2021 and has started all 57 games that he's played in in his first four seasons in the NFL. Jackson played a pivotal role in the Lions' offensive line, which was one of the best O-lines in football in recent seasons, so this is a big addition for the Rams offense up front.
Detroit Lions offensive guard Jonah Jackson (knee) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's NFC Championship game on the road in San Francisco against the 49ers. Jackson was injured in the Divisional Round win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday and underwent surgery to fix a minor meniscus tear in his knee. It's unclear if the 26-year-old would be able to suit up for the Super Bowl in a couple weeks if the Lions advance past the 49ers. Jackson's absence isn't good news for quarterback Jared Goff or the team's ground game with running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Kayode Awosika is expected to start at left guard for Detroit against a strong 49ers defensive line.
Detroit Lions offensive guard Jonah Jackson (finger) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Commanders. The 25-year-old had been questionable with a finger injury, so he's certainly trending in the wrong direction. However, if Jackson is ruled out, which will likely happen, it won't be an ideal situation for a Lions team already entering Week 2 without center Frank Ragnow. Obviously, missing two starting linemen won't do Jared Goff, Jamaal Williams, or D'Andre Swift (ankle) any favors.
The Detroit Lions struck a trade with the Indianapolis Colts, acquiring the 75th pick and 197th pick in exchange for the 85th, 149th and 182nd picks, per ESPN's Field Yates. With pick 75, the Lions selected offensive lineman Jonah Jackson out of Ohio State. Jackson has solid blocking abilities and balance, but does not provide exceptional talent for the position. Look for the Ohio State product to see a reasonable amount of playing time this season, though how much remains unclear.
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