Rams News: What Jonah Jackson's Fractured Scapula Means for His Season

Jonah Jackson, a guard for the Los Angeles Rams , is facing a significant setback after reportedly suffering a fractured scapula , which is expected to lead him to injured reserve. This news underscores the unfortunate trajectory Jackson's season has taken, as he had already missed a considerable chunk of the preseason due to a similar injury.

At 27 years old, Jackson has built an impressive football pedigree. He began his collegiate career at Rutgers before transferring to Ohio State, where he earned accolades such as first-team All-Big Ten and third-team All-American honors. Jackson's NFL journey commenced when he was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, picked at No. 75 overall after a trade with the Colts.

In recent developments, Jackson completed the last year of a four-year rookie contract valued at $4,665,947, which included a signing bonus of $1,048,559. Upon entering free agency for the first time this offseason, he landed a substantial three-year contract worth $51 million with the Rams. During the 2023 season, Jackson played in 12 games and started all of them at left guard for the Lions, where he received a Pro Football Focus ranking as the No. 34 guard out of 78 qualifying players.

The Rams organization is expected to provide updates on Jackson’s condition as they become available. His injury is a significant loss for the team, highlighting the often unpredictable nature of player health in professional sports.

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