Shanahan explains Drake Jackson’s healthy scratch

Dec 26 2022 by Niners Nation

 
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It came down to a numbers game, and Shanahan elected to go with an interior defender

This season, the 49ers are slowly incorporating rookie second-round pick, Drake Jackson, into the lineup. That was expected, given the depth at defensive line heading into the year. But Kris Kocurek has played 14 different defensive linemen this season due to numerous injuries.

When he’s played, Jackson has been active. His four batted...

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