Seahawks DE Branden Jackson placed on IR

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.