On Saturday, the Miami Dolphins activated offensive lineman Austin Jackson off the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Roster Moves | We have activated tackle Austin Jackson off the reserve/COVID-19 list.
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 11, 2021
Although he is eligible to play in Sunday’s regular-season opener against the New England Patriots, the Dolphins have listed him as questionable for the contest.
More from the Dolphins: “Austin Jackson has been added to the injury report, listed as QUESTIONABLE with a non-injury related illness for tomorrow’s game. He is traveling separate from the team and his game status will be updated Sunday before the game.”
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) September 11, 2021
Jackson’s potential return would help the Dolphins a great deal in their opener. Miami’s offensive line was one of the worst in the NFL last season. The unit is going to need to take a big step forward this year if the Dolphins want to crack the playoffs.
The 22-year-old spent his collegiate career at the University of Southern California. He was one of Miami’s three first-round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Jackson was a 12-game starter in the 2020 campaign. It was his rookie season, and he showed signs of exciting potential at times. He’ll look to build off that in the 2021 campaign.
