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Levi Damien

Chargers CB JC Jackson has ankle surgery, putting season opener vs Raiders in jeopardy

The biggest free agent signing of the offseason for the Chargers may not be on the field when they attempt to avenge their 2021 season-ending loss to the Raiders.

The Pro Bowl cornerback had ankle surgery that could have him out as much as four weeks according to Daniel Popper of the Athletic.

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The season opener against the Raiders is coming up in less than three weeks, which means Jackson’s recovery would have to be on the low end of the timeline if he is to play.

Obviously that would be a big loss for the Chargers. Jackson’s 17 interceptions the past two seasons, led the NFL. He will be a big part of upgrading the Chargers defense.

Should he not go, Michael Davis would get the nod to start opposite Asante Samuel Jr at outside cornerback.

They will attempt to stop a Raiders offense that put up 35 points on the Chargers in an overtime thriller to knock them out of the playoffs on final game of the season.

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