Fred Jackson Injury: Updates on Seahawks Star's Ankle and Return

Seattle Seahawks running back Fred Jackson suffered an ankle sprain during the team's Week 4 game against the Detroit Lions and did not return.

On Oct. 5, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said X-rays were negative on the injured ankle and Jackson told Josina Anderson of ESPN he has a high-ankle sprain but has "good movement and strength."

Continue for updates.

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Jackson Active Week 5

Sunday, Oct. 11

The Seahawks did not list Jackson among the inactive players for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Carroll Comments on Jackson's Availability vs. Bengals

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Head coach Pete Carroll said he was hopeful Jackson would play in Week 5, per Stephen Cohen of SeattlePI.com. 

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Jackson Struggling to Stay Healthy in 2015

Jackson had three carries for 21 yards and two catches for 33 yards before exiting Seattle's Week 4 matchup with Detroit in the second half.

Jackson landed with the Seahawks after the Buffalo Bills let him go in the preseason. While he was a stabilizing force in Buffalo for a long time, the mileage on his 34-year-old body may finally be taking its collective toll. It's a testament to his work ethic that he's remained productive for this long.

His rushing numbers dropped across the board last season, though, and he missed some time with a groin injury. He was also sidelined during training camp with a hamstring issue as he was trying to establish his role in Buffalo.

By joining the Seahawks, Jackson was also reunited with Marshawn Lynch after they spent a handful of years together in Buffalo.

With Lynch also nursing an injury (hamstring), Thomas Rawls is the lone healthy back in a suddenly depleted Seahawks backfield.