Medical details emerge

It’s time to get into the medical details of Vincent Jackson’s injury.

The Bucs wide receiver wants everyone to know.

That’s why Jackson was sharing on the Buccaneers Radio Network last night. And, of course, that’s why Joe was listening.

Jackson explained that he doesn’t like the term “knee injury” when it comes to what’s kept him out of the lineup since Dashon Goldson drilled his leg on October 25.

“I wouldn’t even really classify it as the knee. I mean, it’s in the knee region, but this is actually more of a, I don’t want to be technical with the terms, but I believe it’s called the popliteus ligament,” Jackson said. “Just throwing it out there. It’s more to do with the fibular head and things like. So it’s not anything to do with like a ligament in my knee, per se. Still in that region. Still gets kind of diagnosed the same, as if it was a lateral cruciate ligament [injury].”

For those that want to dive deep into this type of knee injury, here’s one of many links from Joe’s research. It’s common after impact car crashes and after bookies club a guy with a baseball bat.

Jackson resumed practicing late this week, but the Bucs’ medical staff is sticking to its plan.

“Again, there’s a protocol. There’s a plan of action the trainers and the doctors put together. Obviously, the coaching staff are going to respect them and their orders. So we’ve just stuck to the plan and I’m feeling a lot better. It’s been great. I’m really hoping to get back to action soon.

Regarding how he felt in practice, Jackson was uplifted.

“To get back out there on the grass in some cleats and to actually make cuts and do dynamic stuff was, you know, refreshing and reassuring, that hey, ‘You haven’t lost it.’  You know what I mean. You’re still going to go to be about there and keep that rhythm. So I did feel very strong.”

As Joe reported weeks ago, Jackson’s initial prognosis was out six weeks. Whether his rehabilitation has accelerated that timetable is unclear. Regardless, Joe would be shocked if Jackson plays tomorrow.