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Los Angeles Chargers cornerback JC Jackson recently underwent surgery because he was literally built different. And I’m not using that in the way we talk about NFL players that got that dawg in them.
The Chargers’ new star cornerback JC Jackson was actually built differently and was born with an entire extra bone in his foot. He was born with the whole extra bone in his foot and it never really impeded his success on the gridiron until recently.
Chargers Cornerback JC Jackson Underwent Surgery Because Had A Whole Extra Bone In His Foot
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that Chargers cornerback JC Jackson is listed as ‘questionable’ for the Chargers’ Thursday Night Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The surgery was apparently fairly minor, but the extra bone in Jackson’s foot recently caused him pain:
#Chargers CB JC Jackson, who is questionable for tonight, is recovering from surgery necessitated by Jackson being born with an extra bone in the back of his ankle, sources say. That extra bone was causing pain and inflammation, so the arthroscopic procedure was to remove it.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 15, 2022
It’s possible JC Jackson will be ready to go for TNF:
JC Jackson worked out before this past Sunday's game and looked good. He hasn't practiced this week, but the #Chargers didn't really practice much, either (like all teams before a Thursday game). Simply, he'll work out today and determine if he can go. https://t.co/cpaHmsWXNQ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 15, 2022
This tweet Jesse Morse, MD back in August explains more about ‘Os Trigonum Syndrome.’ It’s not confirmed that is what Jackson was born with but it’s commonly associated with the extra bone in the foot:
JC Jackson underwent ankle scope today. Reportedly for an issue he was born with & considered pretty minor surgery w/ 2-4 wks RTP.
This is potentially an issue called os trigonum syndrome.
Extra bone that is squished when your foot is pushed downwards @TheFantasyDRS #Chargers pic.twitter.com/OplUxVk7yw
— Jesse Morse, MD (@DrJesseMorse) August 23, 2022
Some interesting insight from the diehard fans here. It’s worth noting that both of these things can be true:
Most injury prone secondary in the nfl*
— Jared Lamb (@JaredLamb_) September 15, 2022
The dude is literally built different. Just incredible.
How Jackson went from undrafted in 2018 to winning a Super Bowl and recently signing a massive contract.
Jackson was a star in high school at Immokalee HS (pronounced ‘im-mock-uh-lee’), then went to the Florida Gators before he hurt his shoulder went wound up at CC and later played for the Maryland Terrapins.
After going undrafted in 2018, JC Jackson was signed by the New England Patriots to a 3-year contract (in 2018). He has a Super Bowl LIII ring for the Patriots’ 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. And he’s now in a 5-year, $82.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
JC played in all 17 games for the New England Patriots in 2021 and recorded 58 tackles, 8 interceptions, and 1 pick six.
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