Cleveland Browns
D'Qwell Jackson - #52 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/26/1983 |
| Birthplace | Largo, FL |
| College | Maryland |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 2nd round, 2nd pick by Browns |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 119 | 2 | 2 |
Rice, Jackson, Hilton named AFC Players of the Week
Ravens RB Ray Rice, Browns LB D’Qwell Jackson and Colts WR T.Y. Hilton were named AFC Players of the Week for Week 12.
Browns' defense getting all-too-familiar with adversity
The Browns’ defense has had to deal with adversity at too many turns in 2012, with MLB D'Qwell Jackson's injury the latest blow.
Browns reach extension with MLB Jackson
On Monday, the Browns announced that LB D'Qwell Jackson has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team.
Report: Browns plan to tag LB Jackson
The Browns plan to place the franchise tag on LB D'Qwell Jackson, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Hillis only one of several key Browns to become UFAs
There's a lot of focus on how the Browns might proceed with UFA RB Peyton Hillis, but three other key contributors, each of whom had better campaigns than Hillis, also have expiring contracts.
Final four games could be humbling for Browns
The Browns can't threaten in this division until they fix their offense. That figures to be driven home in the final quarter of the season.
Ravens-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Ravens-Browns game.
Rodgers, Fitzpatrick among NFL's Players of the Month
Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and Packers QB Aaron Rodgers highlighted the NFL's Players of the Month for September.
Browns MLB Jackson named AFC Defensive Player of the Month
Browns MLB D'Qwell Jackson has garnered AFC Defensive Player of the Month honors for September, the NFL said Thursday.
Browns stock report: Week One
Here's senior editor Mike Wilkening's Week One stock report for the Browns after their 27-17 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday.
Browns' Jackson on mend, liking move to 4-3
After missing much of the past two seasons with pectoral injuries, LB D'Qwell Jackson is on the road to recovery — and poised to again be a key part of the Browns' defense.
Report: Browns re-sign LB Jackson
Browns LB D'Qwell Jackson has re-signed with the team for one year for more than $4.5 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Browns likely transitioning to 4-3
The Browns have not employed a 4-3 scheme as their base defense since 2004, but they seem likely to transition back to the "40" front after hiring Dick Jauron as defensive coordinator.
Browns LB Jackson to I.R.
Cleveland has placed ILB D'Qwell Jackson on injured reserve with a torn right pectoral muscle.
Injuries hamper Browns' Rogers, Jackson
NT Shaun Rogers and ILB D'Qwell Jackson have been two of the Browns' top defensive performers in recent years, but both have been hampered by injuries early this season, thus affecting their roles.
PLAYER NEWS
Jackson has returned to practice after missing time with a concussion.|||||||
Jackson sustained a head injury in Sunday's loss to the Giants. Jackson, the only player in the NFL with two interceptions and two sacks, appears on track to play Sunday as the Browns (0-5) host Cincinnati. Jackson recorded three sacks and a pick when the Browns lost to the Bengals last month.
Jackson had three tackles in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Bengals.|||||||
Jackson was sidelined with a concussion.
Jackson has been selected the AFC's top defensive player for September.|||||||
Jackson, who missed 26 straight games over the past two seasons because of chest injuries, recorded 30 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks, forced a fumble and recovered one in helping the Browns win two of their first three games.
Jackson's is out for the season with the same kind of injury that ended last season after 10 games.|||||||
The team placed Jackson on injured reserve on Saturday and replaced him with Sam Aiken, a veteran wide receiver released by New England earlier this month. Jackson had just returned to practice this week from a partially torn chest muscle sustained in training camp on Aug. 10. He practiced on Wednesday, but felt tightness and fatigue in his pectoral muscle on Thursday.
Jackson is getting a second opinion on his chest muscle injury - the second one he has sustained in a less than a year.|||||||
Coach Eric Mangini said Thursday that there is no current plan for Jackson to have surgery. The Browns intend to have the injury to Jackson's pectoral muscle "quiet down" for a few weeks. Jackson missed Cleveland's final 10 games last season after tearing his left pectoral muscle against Pittsburgh and undergoing surgery.
