ASHBURN — Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been sidelined since injuring his left hamstring during the team’s season-opening loss to the Miami Dolphins.
The initial timetable for Jackson’s return was three to four weeks, but it proved overly optimistic.
Wednesday marked a full month, plus one day, since the injury occurred, but Jackson was still limited by it in practice.
Jackson’s success is predicated on his speed. There isn’t much that the 5-foot-10 receiver can contribute with an injured hamstring slowing him down.
“What [Jackson] gets paid to do is run fast,” coach Jay Gruden said after practice.