The Detroit Lions gained another Pro Bowl playerPro Bowl player on Monday. No, they didn’t sign anyone. Jonah Jackson made it to the Pro Bowl.
The Lions left guard earned the honor as an injury replacement. Jackson is taking the place of Washington’s Brandon Scherff, who is out with an injury.
It’s a great nod to Jackson and his strong 2021 season. In his second NFL campaign, Jackson emerged as a reliable pass protector and a very good run blocker for the Lions. He helped key the best rushing attack in Detroitbest rushing attack in Detroit in almost 20 years. Jackson even filled in quite well at center in an injury pinch.