Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered a slightly encouraging injury update on guard Jonah Jackson.
For a moment during the NFC divisional matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it appeared as though the Detroit Lions were going to lose both center Frank Ragnow and left guard Jonah Jackson to injuries.
But at least Ragnow finished the game. Although still less than 100 percent, Ragnow is poised to play in the NFC championship against the San Francisco 49ers.
Jackson will very likely not be active versus the 49ers. But Lions head coach Dan Campbell didn’t rule out the left guard returning for the Super Bowl should Detroit advance.
“It’s hard to say. I think the timeline could be there, it’s just a matter of how fast this thing heals and what it feels like,” Campbell told reporters on January 22 when speaking on Jackson’s recovery. “I think there’s a possibility, but we’ll see.”
Campbell provided no further details. However, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on January 22 that Jackson underwent surgery for a “slight meniscus tear.” Fowler also provided a similar timeline to his recovery as Campbell did.
“The former Pro Bowler is expected to miss the NFC championship game but can be back for the Super Bowl should the Lions advance,” Fowler posted on X (formerly Twitter).
#Lions guard Jonah Jackson underwent surgery for a slight meniscus tear, per source. The former Pro Bowler is expected to miss the NFC championship game but can be back for the Super Bowl should the Lions advance.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 22, 2024
Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions for Heavy.com. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including Fansided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb
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