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In and out of starting role in 2025 Jackson played 14 games (eight starts) in 2025, logging 47 tackles (including 2.0 sacks), one defensed pass, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Impact Jackson didn't make any starts over 43 regular-season games across his first three NFL campaigns, but he started in each of Minnesota's first six contests last season. The Tennessee product saw a lessened role thereafter but still worked as a rotational defensive back most weeks and made two additional starts. Jackson tallied the first two sacks of his NFL career and posted a career-high 47 total tackles, though the midseason demotion doesn't bode well for his opportunities moving forward. Still, he's signed for another two years, so Jackson should play at least a rotational role for the Vikings again in 2026.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full participation Jackson (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Jackson upgraded to full participation after being limited in practice Wednesday. The safety has been cleared of the injury designation that forced him to miss consecutive weeks, and he is good to go for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys. His return means diminished opportunities for Fabian Moreau and Jay Ward, who shared snaps at slot cornerback in Jackson's absence.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as limited Jackson (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Jackson continues to work through a neck issue that has sidelined him for the Vikings' last two games. He would be on track to return against the Cowboys on Sunday if he were to practice in full over the next two days. Jackson's return would lead to less defensive snaps being available for Fabian Moreau and Jay Ward.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Ruled out with neck issue Jackson (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Jackson was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday but ultimately will not be able to suit up for Sunday's contest. The starting slot cornerback will miss his second game of the season, and Fabien Moreau will likely get the start in his absence.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Wednesday Jackson (neck) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice,

Impact Jackson missed last week's game with this neck injury despite practicing in a limited fashion. Thus, there's a good chance he carries a questionable tag into the weekend if he doesn't upgrade to full participation by Friday. Jackson is the team's starting slot cornerback, and he has posted 39 tackles (17 solo) and a pass breakup through 10 games.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 13 Jackson (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Jackson was able to play through a neck injury in Weeks 11 and 12, but the fourth-year safety has not been cleared to play in Sunday's road game. Tavierre Thomas and Fabian Moreau are the top candidates to see more snaps at the slot corner position in Jackson's absence.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • SI.COM

Questionable with neck issue Jackson (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Jackson has played the last two games after being sidelined with a concussion in Week 10, and it is unclear if the neck issue is severe enough to threaten his ability to suit up against the Seahawks. If a week of limited practice is not enough for the 27-year-old to get the green light, Fabian Moreau or Tavierre Thomas would likely take over at slot cornerback in his absence.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by neck issue Jackson (neck) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

Impact Jackson was sidelined with a concussion in Week 10, but he has played the last two games. It's unclear if his neck injury will threaten his status in Week 13 for a matchup against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Cleared to play Week 11 Jackson (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Chicago, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Jackson ended the week with back-to-back full practices, and his lack of an injury designation indicates that he has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's NFC North clash. He was unable to play against the Ravens in Week 10, so his return in Week 11 means less defensive snaps will be available in the secondary for Fabian Moreau, Jay Ward and Tavierre Thomas.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Practices in full Wednesday Jackson (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Jackson was unable to clear the league's concussion protocol ahead of the Vikings' Week 10 loss to the Ravens. His ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he is progressing through the five-step protocol, but he'll need to be evaluated by an independent neurologist before being cleared to play against the Bears on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Inactive with concussion Jackson (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Jackson logged limited sessions in both Thursday and Friday's practices, but was likely unable to clear the league's concussion protocol in time for Sunday's contest. With the starting slot corner absent Tavierre Thomas, Jay Ward, or Dwight McGlothern will have to step up for a tough matchup with a rallying Ravens squad.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Jackson (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Jackson was placed in concussion protocol following Sunday's Week 9 victory over the Lions. The 27-year-old logged a limited practice Thursday and full practice Friday looking for a chance to suit up for Sunday's game. If he is unable to play, another defensive back will have to take over the slot corner role. With Jeff Okudah (concussion) out, Tavierre Thomas, Jay Ward, and Dwight McGlothern are all candidates for the role.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Thursday Jackson (concussion) returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday.

Impact Jackson landed in concussion protocol following Sunday's Week 9 victory over the Lions. He didn't practice at all Wednesday but was able to log a limited session Thursday. Jackson will need to clear concussion protocol to have any chance of suiting up this Sunday versus the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with concussion Jackson (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Jackson sustained a concussion during Sunday's game at Detroit, and now his status for Week 10 is in jeopardy. He'll likely need to practice Thursday or Friday in addition to clearing concussion protocol by Sunday to have a chance to play versus the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that Jackson is in concussion protocol following Sunday's 27-24 win over the Lions, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune rep...

Impact Jackson played just 25 total snaps (15 on defense, 10 on special teams) before exiting Sunday's win, recording two total tackles. The 27-year-old's practice participation throughout the week should provide the clearest indication of his availability for the Week 10 matchup against the Ravens, though he'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Week 3 Jackson (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact After a pair of limited practices to start the week, Jackson got in a full session Friday. With Harrison Smith (illness) questionable, Jackson could again be looking at a full complement of snaps versus Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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