A thin Washington secondary lost another valuable starter in the first half of the WFT’s Week 15 game at Philadelphia. Cornerback William Jackson III went down with an ankle injury in the second quarter.
Just after halftime, Washington announced Jackson would not return.
CB William Jackson III has been downgraded to OUT https://t.co/WMXmdKGb5k
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) December 22, 2021
Washington entered the game without starting cornerback Kendall Fuller, meaning both of the WFT’s starting corners are now out.
Washington allowed 261 total yards in the first half, including 159 passing yards. The WFT struggled to pressure Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts who had just three incompletions before the half.
Now, Washington’s cornerbacks consist of Darryl Roberts, Corn Elder and Danny Johnson. To compensate, Washington is playing extra safeties as Jeremy Reaves has seen plenty of action thus far. Eagles’ tight end Dallas Goedert has helped the WFT defense with two drops.