Washington Redskins
Rob Jackson - #50 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 266 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/03/1985 |
| Birthplace | New Haven, CT |
| College | Kansas State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2008, 7th round, 35th pick by Redskins |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 2 | 4 |
Redskins QB Griffin, Patriots DE Jones named Rookies of the Month
The NFL named Redskins QB Robert Griffin III and Patriots DE Chandler Jones the Rookies of the Month for September.
Key matchup: Redskins QB Robert Griffin III vs. Falcons defense
The Falcons' defense will have its hands full with another dual-threat quarterback after struggling against Cam Newton in Week Four.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Four
At the quarter pole, the Eagles, Giants and Redskins and Cowboys are all at .500 or better.
RG3 leads 'Skins in dramatic win over Bucs
Rpbert Griffin III helped lead the Redskins down the field in the final minute, setting up Billy Cundiff to redeem himself with a game-winning field goal.
Bucs-Redskins blacked out in Tampa
Sunday’s Buccaneers-Redskins game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay will be blacked out on local television.
Redskins place RB Helu on I.R., sign Grant
The Redskins placed RB Roy Helu on injured reserve Wednesday and announced the signing of veteran RB Ryan Grant.
Report: Redskins to sign RB Grant
The Redskins will sign former Packers RB Ryan Grant, according to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora.
Redskins OLT Williams has bone bruise
Redskins OLT Trent Williams has a bone bruise in his right knee. An MRI is negative and he is day-to-day, Mike Shanahan told reporters.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Three
The Giants and Eagles are heading in opposite directions; the Cowboys clawed back; and the Redskins lost again.
Bengals hang on to beat Redskins
Andy Dalton completed 19-of-27 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns Sunday to lead the Bengals to a 38-31 win over Robert Griffin III and the Redskins.
Griffin's load gets heavier with defensive injuries
Replacing Adam Carriker and Brian Orakpo won't just fall on Redskins defenders — RG3 will be asked to pick up more of the slack, fairly or not.
Former NFL RB Stephen Davis arrested
Stephen Davis has been arrested after officials say he was operating a nightclub even though its business license had been revoked.
Redskins' Haslett received contract extension
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan told reporters Wednesday that defensive coordinator Jim Haslett received a contract extension.
Redskins WR Morgan deals with Twitter death threats
Joshua Morgan has received death threats on Twitter because of his fourth-quarter blunder in the loss to the Rams.
Redskins put Orakpo and Carriker on I.R., sign two
The Redskins have placed LB Brian Orakpo and DE Adam Carriker on injured reserve, and signed two players.
PLAYER NEWS
With two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Orakpo out for the season with a shoulder injury, Jackson or Chris Wilson will finally get his name etched into starting 11 when the Redskins (1-1) host the Cincinnati Bengals.|||||||
Regardless of which one starts, coach Mike Shanahan said both will get ample playing time Sunday. The one who performs better will get to keep the job.
Jackson was inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.|||||||
Jackson has one tackle in one game this season.
Jackson was inactive against Seattle on Sunday.|||||||
Jackson has appeared in one game in his rookie season.
