Photo by Dave Adamson on Unsplash Football Seahawks DE Branden Jackson placed on IR by Mecca Lennon August 31, 2020 The Seattle Seahawks put defensive end Branden Jackson on IR after he was knocked unconscious during a team scrimmage. The injury occurred when Jackson knocked helmets with offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi. Seahawks defensive end Branden Jackson on his Instagram: pic.twitter.com/QXjlFnYX3m — Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 23, 2020 Pete Carroll, Seattle head coach, decided that Jackson will not play this season due to medical issues after discovering potential career ending spinal structure. Pete Carroll says DE Branden Jackson went on injured reserve because #Seahawks doctors recommend he not play this season following getting knocked unconscious last week in mock game. He has a spinal condition “that makes it possibly dangerous” long-term @thenewstribune — Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) August 30, 2020 Jackson will spend the entire 2020 season on injured reserve. Carroll also states that the issue indicated could be career ending. Jackson’s injury is similar to Cliff Avril’s and Kam Chancellor’s; who did not play again. Pete Carroll says Branden Jackson’s spinal characteristics are similar to conditions that ended Kam Chancellor, Cliff Avril’s careers. Not the same but similar #Seahawks — Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) August 30, 2020 Jackson spent the past three seasons with the Seahawks and played 36 games. Defensive end, Pita Taumoepenu has now rejoined the team. Post Views: 463 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Mecca Lennon Mecca Lennon has been a Journalist for In The Zone since August 2020. Mecca has experience in journalism and professional writing from experiences obtained in the classroom and through various leadership roles. Mecca has facilitated and assisted in campaigns to enhance social media presence and overall prestige in brands. A Public Relations student at William Paterson University, she aspires to work in a sports related role with an emphasis on the NFL. Latest posts by Mecca Lennon (see all) New Orleans Saints will Host 500 Vaccinated Workers at Divisional Round game - January 16, 2021 Green Bay Packers launch Give BIG Green Bay; 45 local nonprofits will participate - January 16, 2021 Baltimore Ravens Commit to Help Build New Playground with $500,000 Donation - January 16, 2021 Los Angeles Rams team up with LA Regional Food Bank to provide holiday meals for over 8,000 people amid COVID-19 - December 26, 2020 Related Topics#brandenjackson#NFL#seahawks#seattleseahawksFootball Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Passion For Sports Led Kelly Burke To Career As Broadcaster by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on November 16, 2020 XFL Co-Owner Dany Garcia Talks Business, Serving Others at espnW Women + Sports Summit by Candace Cordelia | posted on October 23, 2020 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 More in Football You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Tea Time with Mel and Jay Ep. 8: Review of Netflix’s “7 Yards” Tea Time with Mel and Jay is a podcast where Melody and Jackie review... Philadelphia Eagles Rookie WR Jalen Reagor Suffers Shoulder Tear Acclaimed Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson Jr. Dies at Age 78