The Ravens waived Jackson on Saturday.
Jackson was a healthy scratch for Week 9 against the Broncos, and after playing in Week 10, he was ruled out for Week 11 against the Steelers due to personal reasons. The eighth-year safety out of Alabama has posted 30 tackles (18 solo) and one pass defense over nine regular-season games. Should he clear waivers, Jackson will look to catch on with a team in need of veteran depth in the secondary.
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Ravens' Eddie Jackson: Ruled out for Week 11
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Jackson (personal) will not travel with the Ravens to Pittsburgh and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
It's been a bumpy last couple of weeks for Jackson, who was a healthy scratch in Week 9 against the Broncos after playing all 66 defensive snaps in Week 8 against the Browns, during which he logged a season-high 10 tackles (eight solo) and one pass defense. He returned for Week 10 against the Bengals, though he played just 14 snaps on defense and did not record a tackle. Jackson's next chance to suit up will be Week 11 against the Chargers on Monday, Nov. 25. Ar'Darius Washington will serve as the Ravens' primary backup at safety behind starters Kyle Hamilton and Marcus Williams.
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Ravens' Eddie Jackson: Healthy scratch Week 9
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Jackson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against Denver, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Jackson started and played every defensive snap last Sunday versus Cleveland, but he dropped multiple potential interceptions and was burned in coverage, leading to his inactive status this Sunday. Marcus Williams didn't see the field last week, but he's active against the Broncos and will presumably start at safety. The Ravens' secondary will also get a boost by the return of Marlon Humphrey, who sat out last week due to a knee injury.
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Ravens' Eddie Jackson: Plays every snap in loss
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Jackson recorded 10 tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 29-24 loss at Cleveland.
Jackson had rotated in and out of action for the entire year leading up to Week 8, but he was on the field for all of the Ravens' 66 defensive snaps Sunday, and he unsurprisingly set a new season high in the tackle department for himself. Whether he plays a similar role in Week 9 versus the Broncos might depend on the health of Marlon Humphrey (knee).
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Ravens' Eddie Jackson: Makes deal with Baltimore
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The Ravens signed Jackson to a one-year contract Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Chicago released Jackson back in February after his seventh season with the team, but he's now found another opportunity in Baltimore. Marcus Williams and 2022 first-rounder Kyle Hamilton should retain their spots in the Ravens' starting lineup to begin the year, but Jackson could eventually push his way onto the field if he can stay healthy.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: First interception of season
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Jackson intercepted a pass and recorded three tackles in the Bears' 20-17 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Jackson hasn't been a reliable IDP this year, as he has three or fewer tackles in five of eight games played. His season-long performance makes it seem as if he'll remain a low-floor, low-ceiling IDP option over the last few weeks of the season.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Available Sunday
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Jackson (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Jackson has missed four of the last five games due to his foot injury, but he'll be able to suit up in prime time Sunday. Over three appearances this season, he's tallied five tackles (three solo) and two pass defenses.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Won't play vs. Raiders
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Jackson (foot) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Las Vegas.
Jackson missed practice again Friday, and he'll sit out for the fourth game in five weeks Sunday. In his stead, 2022 seventh-rounder Elijah Hicks should see more playing time.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Will remain out
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Jackson (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Commanders.
Jackson stated Tuesday that he was hopeful to return this week, but after logging a DNP every day, the veteran safety will stay on the sideline for Thursday's matchup with Washington. Elijah Hicks should once again get the start at free safety.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Seemingly day-to-day
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Coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that he's "not sure where it's going to trend this week" regarding the foot injury Jackson sustained in Week 2, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
The comments actually look like a positive development for Jackson, who left Sunday's 27-17 loss at Tampa Bay on a cart. Chicago's injury reports throughout the week should shed more light on the exact severity of the issue he's dealing with.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Won't return Sunday
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Jackson (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson was carted off the field after suffering a foot injury, so it's not surprising to see him quickly downgraded to out. Jaquan Brisker (illness) also left the game early, so Elijah Hicks and Quindell Johnson are candidates for increased roles the rest of the way. It's worth noting that Jackson missed five weeks last season due to a Lisfranc injury to the same foot, but it's unclear if the two injuries are related.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Logs limited practice Wednesday
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Jackson (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Jackson had been dealing with an undisclosed injury for the last couple of weeks, but Chicago's first practice report of the regular season identified the nature of his injury. The two-time Pro Bowl safety will look to upgrade to full participation by Friday, which would put him in position to play in Sunday's season opener versus the Packers.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Practices in full
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Jackson (undisclosed) was back at Thursday's practice, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Jackson has been nursing an undisclosed injury for about a week, but it looks like the issue was not too serious. The 29-year-old is entering his seventh season as the Bears' starting free safety. He recorded 80 tackles (59 solo), four interceptions, six passes defended and two forced fumbles across 12 games in 2022.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Hopeful for Week 1
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Head coach Matt Eberflus is confident Jackson (undisclosed) will be ready for the Bears' Week 1 matchup with the Packers, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Jackson has been sidelined for roughly a week with an undisclosed injury, but it fortunately does not sound serious. He is expected to start at free safety alongside Jaquan Brisker in the Bears' secondary this season.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Began running three weeks ago
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Jackson (foot) began running three weeks ago, according to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune.
Jackson battled various nicks and dings last season, missing five games, but his season ended for good after Week 12 due to a Lisfranc injury. He didn't require surgery to fix the issue and still isn't back to 100 percent, but Jackson appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of OTAs. Jackson picked off four passes in 2022, his highest total since he compiled a career-high six interceptions in 2018.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Ends season on injured reserve
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Johnson ended the season with 35 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 11 games.
Johnson (finger/ribs) was placed on injured reserve after Week 15 and played 11 games. He failed to intercept a pass, and he has just one pick during his three years in the league. As a tackler, he averaged three per game, though his game-to-game production was inconsistent. Unless his situation changes next year, he'll be a moderate-floor, low-upside IDP option. He's under contract with the team through the 2023 season.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Might require surgery
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Jackson (foot) could require surgery to address his Lisfranc injury, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.
Jackson was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and is expected to miss the rest of the season, but if surgery is deemed necessary, his availability for OTAs this spring could also be in jeopardy. The veteran safety had enjoyed a resurgent sixth season in the NFL before he suffered the non-contact foot injury in last week's loss to the Jets. He'll finish the 2022 campaign with 80 tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles in 12 games.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Heads to IR
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Chicago placed Jackson (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Though Jackson is technically eligible to return from IR in Week 18, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays that the veteran safety is expected to be shut down for the season after suffering what appeared to be a non-contact Lisfranc injury in Sunday's loss to the Jets. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Jackson is still receiving further medical opinions on his injury, but surgery could be necessary. The 28-year-old was in the midst of a resurgent season, recording 80 tackles, six pass breakups, four interceptions and two forced fumbles through Chicago's first 12 games.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Lisfranc injury feared
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The Bears fear Jackson (foot) suffered a Lisfranc injury during Sunday's loss to the Jets, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Jackson was carted to the locker room after doing down on the field during Sunday's loss, and he's now considered out indefinitely while undergoing more tests. If a Lisfranc injury is confirmed, the standout safety's 2022 campaign could be over. Elijah Hicks will stand to handle an increased role versus the Packers in Week 13 and as long as Jackson remains sidelined.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Seven stops in late loss
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Jackson recorded seven tackles (six solo) and one pass defended during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bears.
Jackson tied rookie cornerback Kyler Gordon for the Bears' third-most tackles Week 11. The veteran safety also logged his first pass defended that was not an interception of the season, and he has now played every defensive snap in all but of two games in 2022. Jackson is five tackles shy of matching his career-high mark from the 2020 campaign, and he should have a chance to crack this personal-best record against the Jets in Week 13.
