Commanders release Drake Jackson after injury settlement

The Washington Commanders released linebacker and defensive end Drake Jackson on September 5 following an injury settlement. The team previously placed Jackson on the reserve/injured list on August 25. Jackson originally joined the Commanders in October 2025 after a tenure with the San Francisco 49ers, who selected him in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. After appearing in three games for Washington last season, he returned on a one-year deal but struggled to secure a spot during a quiet training camp. Washington sought to upgrade its edge rushing depth throughout the offseason by signing Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson and drafting Joshua Josephs. Jackson is now free to sign with any other team.

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