"Injuries have riddled the Washington Commanders thus far in 2025, prompting Adam Peters and company to dig deep into the roster for answers at several key positions. One of those positions has been defensive end. Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a torn quadriceps in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers. The team signed a familiar face in Preston Smith in response, but he has yet to see the field. Now, 2024 seventh-round pick Javontae Jean-Baptiste has also been placed on injured reserve."
"He's finally been medically cleared to return following a nearly two-year absence, and the Commanders are one of the teams that appear to be interested. Peters, of course, was in the Niners' front office between 2017 and 2023 and was part of the group that drafted Jackson out of USC. It's unclear what Jackson would be capable of after missing so much time, but it can't hurt to give him a shot."
The Washington Commanders have suffered multiple defensive end injuries in 2025, including Deatrich Wise Jr.'s torn quadriceps and the placement of Javontae Jean-Baptiste on injured reserve. The team added Preston Smith but he has not played, leaving limited depth behind starters Dorance Armstrong and Jacob Martin. The Commanders will host former 49ers edge rusher Drake Jackson, who missed the 2024 season with a torn patellar tendon and has now been medically cleared. Jackson, a 2022 second-round pick with six sacks in 23 games, has a prior connection to Adam Peters and could compete for a role despite the long layoff. The New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens also have meetings scheduled with Jackson.
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