Patriots' Eliot Wolf reveals where the Patriots stand with J.C. Jackson
The 2023 season was an interesting one for cornerback J.C. Jackson. He started the season with the Los Angles Chargers, but was traded to the New England Patriots in the beginning of October. And while things were looking up for him, it all came crashing down, ultimately leading to him being placed on the reserve/non-football […]
The 2023 season was an interesting one for cornerback J.C. Jackson.
He started the season with the Los Angles Chargers, but was traded to the New England Patriots in the beginning of October. And while things were looking up for him, it all came crashing down, ultimately leading to him being placed on the reserve/non-football illness list.
And that has brought into question his status with the team for the 2024 season.
Director of scouting Eliot Wolf gave an update on where the team stands right now with Jackson, explaining that they have not made a decision yet.
Jackson currently has a cap hit of over $14 million, so releasing him will save a ton of money. They could also look to restructure his contract.
However, the team does have Christian Gonzalez and Marcus Jones coming back from injury, which will be a huge boost at the position.
Jackson was benched for part of the game during New England's loss to Washington and then was forced to stay home while the team traveled to Germany the following week.
It was later confirmed that it was disciplinary, with Jackson explaining that it was because he missed “bed checks” at the Patriots team hotel prior to their game against the Commanders.
However, he put all that behind him and returned to the field. But then he was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list a little while later.
So right now it's uncertain whether Jackson will be on the Patriots next season.
