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Jackson recorded two total tackles (one solo) and two passes defended, including one interception, during Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons. Jackson was traded from the Panthers to Steelers earlier this past offseason, and he impressed in Week 1 with his new team. The 28-year-old cornerback tied DeShon Elliott for the team lead in both passes defended and interceptions Sunday, and Jackson's pick put the Steelers in the driver's seat in the fourth quarter. Expect Jackson to continue lining up opposite Joey Porter and wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.
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Jackson is expected to be released or traded by the Panthers before March 16, when he is due a $4 million roster bonus, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Jackson played 16 games last year in his sixth season with Carolina, but it appears the veteran corner will not spend his seventh NFL campaign with the franchise. He ended 2023 with 59 combined tackles, five passes defended and no interceptions. His release would save the team $5.9 million in cap space this offseason.
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Jackson (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers. Jackson's name was removed from the injury report entirely, suggesting he's good to go for Sunday's game. He left Carolina's previous game due to a back injury but is expected to handle his usual starting cornerback role against the Packers.
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Jackson (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Jackson exited the game after a hit on wide receiver Drake London. Jeremy Chinn and CJ Henderson will pick up the snaps on defense in Jackson's absence.
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Jackson (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Jackson practiced all week before appearing on the injury report after Friday's session. The starting left cornerback has 20 tackles and a forced fumble in six games this season.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK |
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| 3 | 09/22 | Los Angeles | 13 |
| 4 | 09/29 | @Indianapolis | 8 |
| 5 | 10/06 | Dallas | 11 |
| 6 | 10/13 | @Las Vegas | 21 |
| 7 | 10/20 | New York | 27 |
| 8 | 10/28 | New York | 6 |
| 9 | BYE | - | - |
| 10 | 11/10 | @Washington | 30 |
| 11 | 11/17 | Baltimore | 1 |
| 12 | 11/21 | @Cleveland | 19 |
| 13 | 12/01 | @Cincinnati | 18 |
| 14 | 12/08 | Cleveland | 19 |
| 15 | 12/15 | @Philadelphia | 12 |
| 16 | 12/21 | @Baltimore | 1 |
| 17 | 12/25 | Kansas City | 32 |
| 18 | 01/05 | Cincinnati | 18 |