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Jackson Powers-Johnson addresses anxiety with social media break

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Jackson Powers-Johnson addresses anxiety with social media break
Summary

Jackson Powers-Johnson, a guard for the Raiders, made a significant life change this offseason to manage anxiety following two challenging years in the NFL. The 44th overall pick in the draft in 2024 has shifted his focus away from social media, aiming to stay present with his new wife and simplify his approach to the game. Powers-Johnson has been practicing as the first team right guard throughout the offseason, preparing for the upcoming preseason. His competition for the position includes second-year guard Caleb Rogers, who took over for him after his injury last season.

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  • •Powers-Johnson is entering his third year with the Raiders.
  • •He struggles with anxiety stemming from pressure as a high draft pick.
  • •Social media break aims to reduce negativity and anxiety.
  • •He is currently lined up as the first team right guard.
  • •His primary competition is Caleb Rogers, who replaced him last season.
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  • 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders G Jackson Powers-Johnson made one big life change to deal with anxiety
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Raiders third-year G Jackson Powers-Johnson has been dealing with a lot of anxiety. And he made one big life change this offseason to deal with it.

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