Vikings' Donovan Jackson: Cleared play play Week 14
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Jackson (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
The rookie first-rounder has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. Jackson will return to his starting job at left guard while Blake Brandel provides depth at the position.
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Vikings' Donovan Jackson: Questionable for Sunday
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Jackson (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Commanders.
Jackson was sidelined in Week 13 at Seattle with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 12 at Green Bay, and it seems his availability in Week 14 is close to a coin-flip proposition. If he can't suit up Sunday, Blake Brandel would project to make another start at guard.
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Vikings' Donovan Jackson: Bumps up to limited practice
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Jackson (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Jackson injured his ankle against Green Bay in Week 12 and missed this past Sunday's matchup against Seattle. He didn't practice to begin this week of prep, but a limited session Thursday improves his outlook for Sunday's game against Washington. Still, Jackson will probably enter the weekend with an injury designation if he isn't able to upgrade to full participation Friday.
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Vikings' Donovan Jackson: DNP to start week
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Jackson (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
Jackson suffered this injury in Week 12, and he was unable to play last week versus the Seahawks. According to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, Jackson will be re-evaluated toward to end of the week to better understand his chances of playing Sunday versus the Commanders.
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Vikings' Donovan Jackson: Out for Week 13
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Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
The 2025 first-round pick from Ohio State is now in line to miss his third game of the season due to an ankle injury sustained in the Week 12 loss to the Packers. While Jackson is sidelined Sunday, expect Joe Huber to start at left guard.
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Vikings' Donovan Jackson: Absent from practice Wednesday
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Jackson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Jackson suffered the ankle injury in the second half of last Sunday's loss to the Packers and was unable to return. Blake Brandel filled in at left guard and would likely make the start there if Jackson is unable to play against Seattle on Sunday.
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Vikings' Donovan Jackson: Out for Week 5
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Jackson (wrist) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Andrew Krammer of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
The 2025 first-round pick from Ohio State is now in line to miss his second consecutive game after undergoing wrist surgery in late September. Although he's missing his second game in a row, Jackson is expected to reclaim his spot as the Vikings' top left guard following the team's Week 6 bye.