PHI Ja'Quinden Jackson
NFL running back. Position: RB. Team: PHI.
Quick Facts
- Position: RB
- Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Background: Undrafted free agent, originally signed by Jacksonville in 2025
- College: Transferred from Texas to Utah (2021-23), then to Arkansas (2024)
2026 Outlook
Jackson signed with the Eagles after spending the 2025 season on Jacksonville's practice squad. He showed promise at Arkansas with 790 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in 2024. However, a serious injury during the preseason Week 2 game against New England (taken off the field in an ambulance after a collision on the opening kickoff) puts his 2026 availability in doubt. Early indications showed movement on the sideline, but the extent of the injury remains unclear (per 'Eagles' Ja'Quinden Jackson Has Movement After Ambulance Removal).
Injury Status
- Scary preseason collision (Aug 22) — Removed via ambulance after head trauma on opening kickoff vs. Patriots. CT scan came back negative; full movement and use of all four limbs confirmed. Expected to rejoin teammates in training camp when cleared (per Eagles' Ja'Quinden Jackson Gets Important Injury Update After Scare).
Recent News
- 2026-08-23 — Eagles’ Ja’Quinden Jackson Gets Important Injury Update After Scare (Eagles’ Ja’Quinden Jackson Gets Important Injury Update After Scare)
- 2026-08-22 — Suffered possible head injury on opening kickoff vs. Patriots during preseason Week 2; removed via ambulance after tackle on special teams. Showed movement and strength in all extremities; taken to local hospital for observation (Eagles RB taken off field by ambulance after scary injury vs Patriots)
Open Questions
- Will Jackson be available for the 2026 season after his serious preseason injury?
- What was the extent of the injury from the opening-kickoff collision?