Eagles tight end Tyree Jackson has been diagnosed with a torn ACL (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo). Obviously, this will rule Jackson out for the playoffs and at least a portion of the offseason.
[RELATED: Former Eagles HC Doug Pederson Interviews With Jaguars]
Jackson, once a quarterback at the University of Buffalo, was just recently activated off of the injured reserve list. On Saturday, he notched his first career reception and touchdown against the Cowboys. Unfortunately, his first year will end with three grabs for 22 yards.
The Eagles will expect to have Dallas Goedert and Jack Stoll ready for the opening round, so they don’t necessarily have to pick up another tight end. Beyond those two, the Eagles also have TEs Richard Rodgers and Noah Togiai on the 53-man roster.
darn shame. cool project and story. at least he got his TD yesterday.
Damn horrible news for him, and they were only playing him because he missed the season with the back injury. Hope he rebounds for next season, they have high hopes for him.