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JC Jackson may miss start of Los Angeles Chargers’ season following offseason surgery
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JC Jackson, a star defensive back and a key offseason acquisition for the Los Angeles Chargers could miss 2-4 weeks of action while healing from ankle surgery a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
It’s uncertain if the CB will be available for the start of the season. The Chargers will take on Las Vegas on Sept 11, a mere 2 and a half weeks away.
Chargers CB JC Jackson underwent ankle surgery today. Jackson is estimated to return to play in approx 2-4 weeks, per Chargers official.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) August 23, 2022
According to a source who addressed the surgery, it was a non-invasive procedure to clean up a pre-existing issue. The source appeared to downplay the overall severity of the procedure and said it was done so Jackson can “feel his best.”
JC Jackson's surgery was non-invasive, and was to fix an issue that he was born with, per a source, who added that the procedure was done so he could "feel his best."
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) August 23, 2022
After going undrafted out of Maryland, Jackson was picked up by the New England Patriots, where he spent 4 seasons. Jackson collected several honors in his time with the Patriots, including a Super Bowl championship, and two Pro-Bowl nods.
In 2021, the Patriots assigned Jackson a second-round free-agent tender worth $3.384 million, and in 2o22, Jackson scored a massive 5-year, $82.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Chargers take on Las Vegas on Sept. 11 2022 for their season opener. We’ll have to wait and see if Jackson is able to hit the field with the team.