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This year, the 49ers might spend their first-round pick on a defensive end as if Drake Jackson doesn't exist. Because for all intents and purposes, he might be the invisible man in the 49ers' facility.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Drake Jackson Faces Potential Career-Ending Decision

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson has been dealing with serious injuries for the past two seasons. Jackson has been out of the lineup in San Francisco since Week 8 of the 2023 season after suffering a patellar tendon in his knee ...

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 20

49ers find pass-rushing help in CBS Sports mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers are currently projected to hold the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Struggling to a 6-8 record, the injury-plagued team has several directions to consider with its first-round selection.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / August 9

Injury on 49ers D-line opens door for fast-rising 2nd-year DE to carve out bigger role

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a tough blow to their defensive line Thursday when defensive end Drake Jackson went on season-ending IR. Jackson underwent offseason knee surgery and figured to be a key piece of the 49ers defensive line rotation in his third season.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 8

San Francisco loses key defensive player for season

Defensive end Drake Jackson will not play for the 49ers this season, as the team placed him on the reserve physically unable to perform list on Thursday.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / August 8

San Francisco 49ers set to sign UFL standout to address edge rush void left by Drake Jackson

The United Football League is becoming a successful pipeline for talent that has flown under the radar to get a shot in the NFL, and one of the stars of the UFL's 2024 season is getting a second chance with the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 11

49ers DE out for season

Drake Jackson will be sidelined for the 2024 campaign as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 8

49ers officially announce Tracy Walker signing, Drake Jackson to injury list

The San Francisco 49ers officially announced two roster moves, including the signing of safety Tracy Walker to a one-year deal. News of Walker's signing was initially reported on Wednesday by Matt Barrows of The Athletic.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 8

49ers place Drake Jackson on reserve/PUP list, ending his season

The San Francisco 49ers have placed defensive end Drake Jackson on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, effectively ending his 2024 season, according to the NFL transaction wire.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 29

49ers Provide an Unfortunate Update on Pass Rusher Drake Jackson

There are a handful of players who have yet to participate in training camp for the San Francisco 49ers. One of those players who has been up in the air with his status is pass rusher Drake Jackson.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / July 29

Injured defensive end not expected to return to practice during training camp

During free agency, the San Francisco 49ers added veterans Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos to the defensive line rotation around star pass rusher Nick Bosa.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / June 16

49ers have reason to believe Drake Jackson will start to realize potential in make-or-break season

The San Francisco 49ers drafted Drake Jackson with their top pick, albeit in the second round, in 2022 in the hope he could blossom into a long-term starter at the defensive end position across from Nick Bosa.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 10

Have the 49ers Given Up on Drake Jackson?

It wasn't long ago that the 49ers had big plans for Drake Jackson. He was their top draft pick in 2022 -- they took him in Round 2, and he had just turned 21.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / February 27, 2024

49ers' Drake Jackson will be healthy for start of his most important season

The 2023 season was supposed to be a huge one for San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson. After an up and down rookie year, the 49ers' top pick in 2022 — taken 61st overall in the second round —was targeting an ascension in year two.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 26, 2024

Drake Jackson expects to be ready during 49ers' offseason program

There were high expectations for San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson following an offseason transformation last year. Starting the season with three sacks against the Pittsburgh Steelers only heightened those expectations.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 10, 2024

49ers' Drake Jackson undergoes surgery, vows comeback

It appears that injured San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson has recently undergone surgery. Jackson shared a post on Instagram with the caption, "I'll be back [with] a vengeance!" Jackson has been on injured reserve since November 11 due to a knee injury.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2023