The 26-year-old linebacker is the Ravens' nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year, but those who have worked with him say his contributions go far beyond the usual.
Three days before the divisional-round playoff game against the Houston Texans, the Ravens cleared the snow to prepare for Saturday’s forecasted high of 24 degrees.
Having sat out the Ravens’ season finale, Jackson will be at the end of a 20-day break by the time the Ravens play in the divisional round against the Houston Texans on Saturday.
The Ravens sacked C.J. Stroud five times in his debut, back in Week 1. But they knew he would become a special player — and now must face him as they take their first step toward returning to the Super Bowl.