Redskins working out defensive end Tyson Jackson
The Washington Redskins are continuing to look for help for their front seven. On Wednesday, they are working out Tyson Jackson.
Over the course of the past few weeks, the Redskins have lost a lot of talent on their defensive line. Jonathan Allen suffered a Lisfranc injury that will keep him out for the season. Matt Ioannidis, who was enjoying a breakout campaign, fractured his hand and is out indefinitely at the moment. He may be back later in the season, but there’s no knowing when he will be ready.
As a result of these injuries, the Redskins had been thin at defensive line. Prior to signing Arthur Jones last week, they had only four healthy linemen on their roster. Jones came in to provide dpth, but he went out with a shoulder dislocation. It’s unknown how much time he will miss with the malady.
Because of this, the Redskins are now looking to add another defensive lineman to provide depth to the team. On Wednesday, they are working out Tyson Jackson, a veteran defensive end, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Former #Chiefs and #Falcons DE Tyson Jackson is working out for the #Redskins today, source said. Some potential front 7 help.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 8, 2017
Jackson is a strong candidate to come in and help the Redskins immediately if they do end up signing him.
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Jackson was formerly the No. 3 overall pick by the Chiefs in the 2009 NFL Draft. While he never lived up to the loft expectations that came with that draft slot, he did turn into a solid role player. He functioned well as a starter at the 3-4 end position and was mainly responsible for stuffing the run. He did have four sacks in his best pass rushing season, but really, he turned into a jack-of-all-trades player who was solid all-around.
With the Redskins, Jackson could play the role that was supposed to be played by Jones. He could come in and function as a depth player at the end position and give the team the veteran presence that they need. Right now, the Redskins just need a guy who they can plug in and play until their defensive line is healthier. Jackson would give them just that given his knowledge of the 3-4 scheme.
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Of course, this is all dependent on how his workout goes. It’s possible that the 31-year-old veteran may not have a lot left in the tank. So if he doesn’t impress, they may not sign him. Still, it seems likely that Jackson could have a positive impact on the team, so signing him would be a smart, low risk move for the team.