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GREEN BAY, Wisconsin: Eddie Jackson, a safety who was selected twice for the Pro Bowl by the Chicago Bears, was cut on Thursday, depriving the Green Bay Packers of a valuable player. Or has Jackson passed his peak of influence?
Or has Jackson passed his peak of influence? High-ranking personnel executive texted, “He’s just a name.” “Is not interested in being physically active and has lost his speed and athleticism.” One of the NFL’s top playmakers, Jackson turned 30 in December. In 2017, as a rookie selected in the fourth round, he recorded two interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.With six interceptions, fifteen passes defensed, and three defensive touchdowns (two pick-sixes) in 2018, he was named to the Pro Bowl. He returned to the Pro Bowl in 2019 and has two interceptions.
Jackson had a strong comeback season in 2022 with four interceptions after going without one for two complete seasons. Jackson had five passes defensed and one interception in 2023. Age and injuries can contribute to the decreased performance. Due to foot problems, he has missed five games in each of the last two seasons.
The Packers, considering their safety predicament, will undoubtedly be at least mildly curious. Just two players with contracts through 2024 participated in at least one defensive play in 2023. With 303 snaps, seventh-round rookie Anthony Johnson had three passes defensed and one interception, but he also had the NFL’s highest missed tackle rate. Benny Sapp, a rookie who was not selected, took three defensive snaps.
Rudy Ford, Jonathan Owens, and Darnell Savage are all expected to be unrestricted free agents. They participated in 1,959 defensive snaps together in 2023. Ford had both interceptions and six passes defensed out of their total of two interceptions and ten passes defensed.
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