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Chargers CB J.C. Jackson ‘right on track’ in rehab from knee injury

Chargers CB J.C. Jackson sounded off on his assessment of his 2022 season and the rehab process.

Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson is working hard to get back to full health after a ruptured patellar tendon ended his 2022 season in Week 7.

Nearly eight months after the procedure on his knee, Jackson believes it won’t be long until he returns to the football field.

“I’m right on track,” Jackson said. “Almost there.”

Jackson is scheduled to meet with Dr. Neal El Attrache, who was the one to perform the surgery last October, next week to get a better idea on a return date.

Jackson is optimistic that he will be back by training camp in July.

“I’m expecting to come out here and practice every day,” Jackson said. “That’s how I’m taking it.”

“He’s progressing. He’s been working really hard,” head coach Brandon Staley said of Jackson. “This summer will be important for him.”

Jackson signed a five-year contract worth $82.5 million with Los Angeles last offseason.

Jackson’s first season with the Bolts wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows as he struggled to find his footing in Brandon Staley’s defense, leading to him getting benched. And then the injury occurred.

“Haven’t done anything. Got hurt. And I just got paid,” Jackson said about his assessment of last season. “I still got to prove to my teammates and to myself that I am still Mr. INT. I didn’t do (expletive) last year.”

The rehab process has been a long journey for Jackson, but he has used it as an opportunity to learn.

“I’ve been grinding, meeting with the coaches every other day, learning, just breaking down the defense so it can slow down,” Jackson said. “I’m going to be ready to go this year.”

Jackson could boost the Chargers’ defense if he can get back to live-game shape and play like the All-Pro corner he once was with the Patriots.

I’m confident that in training camp, once he gets to working with his teammates, that he’ll be able to showcase the real player that he is,” Staley said.

CB J.C. Jackson at Chargers OTAs, participating in on-field individual drills

J.C. Jackson is progressing really well.

Cornerback J.C. Jackson was on the field going through individual drills at Chargers organized team activities (OTAs) on Friday.

Jackson has been out for the last seven months after suffering a season-ending patellar tendon injury against the Seahawks.

Since then, Jackson has steadily been working his way back to full health, posting videos of him working out on his Instagram. Last month, he said the goal is to be 100% when the season gets here.

After starting his career with the Patriots, Jackson signed a five-year contract worth $82.5 million with Los Angeles last offseason.

Jackson’s first season with the Bolts wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows as he struggled to find his footing in Brandon Staley’s defense, leading to getting benched. And then the injury occurred.

Jackson could boost the Chargers’ defense if he can get back to live-game shape and play like the All-Pro corner he once was with New England.

Chargers’ Derrick Ansley on J.C. Jackson’s recovery: ‘He’s been grinding’

Derrick Ansley said that J.C. Jackson has been “grinding” during his recovery process.

The Chargers will need to step up their game defensively in 2023 to avoid another disappointing playoff exit next season, and the return of J.C. Jackson from injury should help them to that end.

In his comments to the media after practice on Monday, defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley updated reporters on Jackson’s status and outlined his plan for the talented defensive back.

“He’s here every day. He’s been grinding for three, four months straight here, so it’s been good having him in the building and getting him around his teammates,” Ansley explained. “He’s been doing a phenomenal job with his rehab. He’s chomping at the bit. There’s really no timetable or timeline for his return, but he’s in here every day trying to get himself ready to go for the fall.

“With the combination, we’ll see how that all works out. We’re always trying to train defensive backs, not specialize guys or pigeon-hole them. We have four or five guys that are working at Star, four or five guys working at Money, which we value as starters. We’ll see how that combination works out as we get to camp.”

Whether Jackson will be able to step in and seamlessly gel with the Chargers’ secondary after missing so much time last season is unknown, but judging from Ansley’s comments it seems that he is on track to make a triumphant return ahead of the regular season.

Time will tell if his star will continue to rise after the devastating injury he sustained in 2022, but if it does, Los Angeles won’t need to fret about their group of highly-skilled cornerbacks when the 2023 campaign kicks off in September.

Chargers CB J.C. Jackson looking forward to ‘revenge game’ vs. Patriots

Chargers CB J.C. Jackson has one game this upcoming season circled on his calendar.

Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson has one game he anticipates the most this upcoming season.

Jackson has the matchup with the Patriots in Week 13 circled on his calendar. This will mark the first time he faces his former team since he departed in free agency last year.

“It’s a revenge game for me,” Jackson said. “I’m excited to go back and pick Mac Jones off and show them why they should’ve never let me go.”

Despite not returning to New England, Jackson ended up signing a five-year contract worth up to $82.5 million with L.A.

Jackson’s first season with the Bolts wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows as he struggled to find his footing in Brandon Staley’s defense, leading to getting benched. However, once he did start to acclimate to the system, Jackson suffered a season-ending patellar tendon injury.

Since then, Jackson has steadily been working his way back to full health. Recently, he said the goal is to be 100% when the season gets here.

“My No. 1 goal for next year is to have a healthy season,” Jackson said. “To remain healthy this season, that’s my goal. I’m just excited to be out there and compete with the team.”

If he can get back to live-game shape and play like the All-Pro corner he once was, Jackson could really boost the Chargers’ defense and cause problems for his former team.

Brandon Staley on J.C. Jackson’s return for 2023 season: ‘No timeline’

Brandon Staley told reporters on Monday that the Chargers have no timeline relative to J.C. Jackson’s return in 2023.

When the Chargers signed cornerback J.C. Jackson in 2022, hopes were high that they would have a lockdown corner to form one of the NFL’s top secondaries. Though the unit thrived last season, Jackson only saw action in a handful of games before his season ended due to injury, which had a major impact on the depth in their defensive backfield.

In his comments on Monday, Brandon Staley gave a brief update on Jackson’s injury, though his words won’t allay fans’ concerns about his return to the field in 2023. Asked about the cornerback’s disposition at present, Staley told reporters that his status is unclear.

“[We have] no timeline,” Staley explained. “He’s at the facility, just kind of same as [usual]. Improving. It’s good to see him on a day-to-day basis.”

Continuing his comments, Staley expressed Los Angeles’ unwavering commitment to having Jackson in an integral role in the Chargers’ defense and made it clear that he and his staff will re-evaluate the cornerback’s performance based on what they saw last season.

“What we’ve tried to do is look at training camp,” Staley said, “that’s when our purest evaluation of J.C. Jackson occurred. And we love J.C. Jackson. We have a lot of belief in this guy as a player. He showed us exactly why we went out and signed him.”

While the uncertainty surrounding his status for the 2023 season is certainly less than ideal, Jackson seems poised to make a huge difference for the Chargers’ defense if he manages to get back on the field at full strength. With the rest of the offseason to recover and rehabilitate, a more thorough update from Staley should be expected later this summer as the team works through OTAs and training camp.

For now, Michael Davis, who had a stellar 2022 season, will start on the outside alongside Asante Samuel Jr. Ja’Sir Taylor is slated to be the starting slot corner. But the depth behind them leaves a lot to be desired, with Deane Leonard and Michael Jacquet as the only backups. This is a position that the Chargers could upgrade in the draft next month.

Chargers CB J.C. Jackson out for remainder of season

The Chargers will be without its big-ticket free-agent pickup for the remainder of the season.

The Chargers will be without its big-ticket free-agent pickup for the remainder of the season.

Jackson sustained a ruptured patellar tendon in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season, Brandon Staley said on Monday.

Jackson went to the ground with what appeared to be a non-contact leg injury while covering Marquise Goodwin late in the second quarter. He was carted off the field in an air cast and did not return.

Jackson signed a five-year, $82.5 million with the Chargers. He missed the season opener after having ankle surgery on Aug. 23. When he did return to the field, Jackson struggled.

Entering Week 7, Jackson had been targeted 23 times while allowing 17 receptions for 331 yards and three touchdowns. He had yet to intercept a pass and was credited with just a single pass breakup.

In Jackson’s absence, Michael Davis will start as the boundary corner opposite Asante Samuel Jr.

Injury updates on Chargers’ Mike Williams, Chris Rumph II

Brandon Staley provided an update on Mike Williams and Chris Rumph on Monday.

The Chargers were hit with a few injuries during the Week 7 loss to the Seahawks.

The most notable was cornerback J.C. Jackson, who suffered a ruptured patellar tendon, and as a result, will miss the remainder of the season.

But Jackson wasn’t the only player who sustained an injury throughout the game.

Wide receiver Mike Williams suffered a high ankle sprain and will miss “weeks, not days,” according to Brandon Staley. Staley did not put a specific timeframe on Williams’ return.

Edge defender Chris Rumph II also got hurt late in the game and was diagnosed with an MCL sprain. As a result, Rumph will be out for weeks.

The Chargers are on a bye week this Sunday, allowing players who are banged up to heal. The injury bug has bit Los Angeles hard this season, so that time should be valuable.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley cites CB J.C. Jackson’s injury as ‘significant’

The Chargers are preparing to be without J.C. Jackson for a good chunk of time.

The start of cornerback J.C. Jackson’s tenure with the Chargers wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows, and it’s possible that he won’t even get the chance to turn things around for the remainder of the season.

Jackson went to the ground with what appeared to be a non-contact leg injury while covering Marquise Goodwin late in the second quarter of the loss to the Seahawks. He was carted off the field in an air cast and did not return.

Following the game, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Jackson suffered a dislocated kneecap. Rapoport added that he would undergo an MRI on Monday, which should show the full extent of damage sustained.

Head coach Brandon Staley was asked about Jackson during the team’s post-game press conference and called the injury “significant.”

Entering Week 7, Jackson had been targeted 23 times while allowing 17 receptions for 331 yards and three touchdowns. He had yet to intercept a pass and was credited with just a single pass breakup.

In Jackson’s absence will be Michael Davis, who took over in Week 6 when Jackson was benched in the second half and when he went out with the injury on Sunday.

Once we know the diagnosis of the injury, we will post an update.

Chargers CB J.C. Jackson carted off with knee injury vs. Seahawks

The crown jewel of the Chargers’ free-agent class has gone down.

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The crown jewel of the Chargers’ free-agent class has gone down.

Late in the second quarter, JC Jackson found himself in one on one coverage against Seahawks receiver Marquise Goodwin. Geno Smith targeted Goodwin in the end zone and Jackson went to leap to make a play.

As he did, replays show that his knee buckled, leading to an awkward second jump that made it look like Jackson had been beaten downfield by the speedy Goodwin.

As the veteran hauled in the catch, giving the Seahawks a 24-14 lead, Jackson stayed down on the field.

Jackson would eventually be carted off with the injury, which as of the writing of this article, seems to be a non-contact knee injury, although official word from the team is not yet available.

With Jackson out, Michael Davis will re-enter the starting lineup after playing the entire second half last week.

Chargers’ J.C. Jackson, Corey Linsley not practicing for second straight day

The Chargers were without two of their keys for the second straight day as they prepare for their Week 3 matchup with the Jaguars.

The Chargers were without two of their key players for the second straight day as they prepare for their Week 3 matchup with the Jaguars.

Cornerback J.C. Jackson and center Corey Linsley were not on the practice field on Thursday.

Jackson is coming off his debut with Los Angeles after recovering from a minor ankle procedure he had before the start of the season.

On Wednesday, head coach Brandon Staley said that Jackson is sore from last Thursday night’s game against the Chiefs.

Linsley suffered a knee injury in the loss to Kansas City, which caused him to miss the entire second half.

If Jackson has to miss this weekend’s game against Jacksonville, Michael Davis and Asante Samuel Jr. will start on the outside, while Will Clapp will start at center in place of Linsley.