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' Jackson quietly putting together strong season
Redskins OLB Rob Jackson has been an underrated reason for the team's defensive success, whether he's pressuring or dropping into coverage.
Key matchup: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson vs. Redskins' pressure
Can Russell Wilson get outside the pocket? Can the Redskins afford to keep blitzing?
Redskins' defense comes up with gutsy effort
The season long ago had gotten away from the Redskins, but the defense, which was down several players, performed like everything was on the line against the Jaguars.
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.
