DeSean Jackson Injury: Updates on Redskins WR's Shoulder and Return

Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson was dealing with a shoulder injury leading up to Week 12. However, he has been cleared to return.

Continue for updates.

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Jackson Active vs. Cowboys 

Thursday, Nov. 24

The Redskins announced Jackson will play in Week 12 against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.

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Latest on Jackson's Practice Status

Wednesday, Nov. 23

Jackson was a full participant in practice Wednesday after being limited in the previous two days.

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Oft-Injured Receiver Trying to Stay on Field

Jackson has dealt with a variety of injuries throughout his career, only twice playing in all 16 games in his first eight years in the league. He also missed time this season with a shoulder injury.

When healthy, the 29-year-old remains one of the top big-play threats in the NFL. He has four 1,000-yard seasons and twice led the NFL in yards per reception. After he was limited to only 528 receiving yards in 10 games a year ago, he has 467 yards on 34 catches in nine games in 2016.

He also helps the entire Redskins offense when on the field as defenses are always forced to account for his speed.

While Washington has wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Pierre Garcon, as well as tight ends Jordan Reed and Vernon Davis, Jackson's presence is a huge boost for the offense.