Washington Times · Sep 8, 2015
Jackson Jeffcoat focused on sticking with Redskins after making 53-man roster
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Jackson Jeffcoat walks off the field after the Redskins defeated the Cleveland Browns 20-17 in an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) more >ASHBURN — Jackson Jeffcoat is a man of faith.
As the Washington Redskins approached Saturday’s 4 p.m. deadline to finalize the 53-man roster, he prayed he would be part of the team as they began preparations for their Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
The second-year linebacker had his prayers answered, thanks to a strong preseason in which Jeffcoat tallied four sacks — one in each game.
