Two-time Pro Bowl safety Eddie Jackson reached an agreement on Friday with the Baltimore Ravens on an undisclosed one-year deal, according to sources. Jackson scored six defensive touchdowns for the Chicago Bears in his six years with the organization and will now bring his talents to Baltimore's secondary in 2024. The 30-year-old was selected by the Bears in the fourth round (112th overall) in the 2017 NFL draft out of Alabama and made the Pro Bowl in two straight seasons in 2018 and 2019, his second and third seasons in the league. He was released by Chicago in February and should serve in a backup role behind Marcus Williams and Kyle Hamilton in his first year with the Ravens. Jackson has racked up 459 tackles (355 solo), two sacks, 14 tackles for loss, 15 interceptions (three returned for touchdowns), 44 pass breakups, 10 forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries (three for TDs) in 100 career starts.
Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (foot) was carted off the field in Week 2 and continues to miss practice this week. The superstar safety missed Friday's practice, which puts his status in doubt for the Week 3 matchup versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Honestly, it's a bit surprising the Bears haven't ruled out Jackson for this upcoming contest. His absence would probably mean an increased workload for seventh-rounder Elijah Hicks. The loss of Jackson would be a significant hit to the Bears secondary that has already struggled this season.
Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of the game due to a foot injury, per NFL Network's Sara Walsh. The former first-team all-pro went down without contact and grabbed his lower ankle after attempting to help stop a Chris Godwin reception. Jackson is one of the better players on a weak Chicago defense, so this is a big loss for the Bears secondary. Baker Mayfield should feel slightly more comfortable throwing downfield with the absence of the Bears star safety so Mike Evans could see another deep shot or two.
Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (foot) recently returned to practice in OTAs. The two-time Pro Bowl safety suffered a Lisfranc injury near the end of November. Jackson appears to be in good shape and has been limited individual drills early in the week. It sounds like Jackson is heading in the right direction and he should be ready to go by training camp. Last season, Jackson recorded 80 tackles, six passes defended, and four interceptions in 12 games with the Bears. The stud safety is a big part of the Bears secondary, so hopefully he'll be healthy heading into the season.
Eddie Jackson Out Indefinitely With Lisfranc Injury
Chicago Bears standout safety Eddie Jackson (foot) suffered what appears to be a serious Lisfranc injury in the Week 12 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, according to sources. Jackson is still receiving opinions on his foot, but he's considered out indefinitely and will be out in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers. It's a tough loss for the Bears defense, as Jackson is one of the better safeties in the league. The 28-year-old two-time Pro Bowler has 80 tackles (59 solo), four interceptions, six passes defensed and two forced fumbles in 12 starts for Chicago this year. With his timetable unknown, he's a candidate to go on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. There's a good chance we won't see Jackson again this season. Elijah Hicks will see more playing time in the Bears secondary with Jackson sidelined.
Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson has been activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list and will play in Week 12 against the division-rival Packers. This will be a big boost to Chicago's secondary in a crucial matchup with Green Bay. Jackson has been fantasy relevant in IDP leagues in 2020 with 46 tackles, 12 assists, two passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 10 games played. The star safety sits at No. 15 among defensive backs in fantasy points and can be returned to starting lineups this weekend against a potent Green Bay passing attack that has receiver Allen Lazard back. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers should be faded in DFS with the Bears Defense allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing signal-callers. He'll be a midrange QB1 with a lower ceiling in the tough matchup in single-year formats.
The Chicago Bears placed star safety Eddie Jackson on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. If Jackson was deemed a high-risk close contact of someone else that tested positive for the virus, he'll have a good chance of playing in Week 12 against the division-rival Packers if he continues to test negative. Losing him against Green Bay, though, could become a big issue for one of the stronger defensive units in the NFL. Jackson has also been IDP relevant as a playmaker in the secondary in 2020, ranking 14th in fantasy points at his position. The former fourth-round pick in 2017 has 58 tackles (46 solo), three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown this year.
Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson wasn't targeted all that much in 2019 (43 times) and his ballhawk rate (9.3 percent) won't turn many heads, but he allowed a passer rating of just 49.9 and a catch rate allowed below expectation of minus-20.9 percent. He had only two interceptions last season, but he's demonstrated a nose for the football in the past, as evidenced by his career-high six picks in 2018. A fourth-round selection by Chicago in 2017, Jackson has been a Pro Bowler each of the last two years and was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2018. He might be useful as a bye-week filler in deeper IDP leagues, but he's not an every-week starter. The Bears Defense, on the other hand, is a top-five fantasy unit that should rebound after a down season in 2019.
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth $58.4 million with safety Eddie Jackson on Friday, according to his agents. He'll receive $33 million in total guarantees and $22 million fully guaranteed. The $14.6 yearly average is the highest at his position. The 26-year-old fourth-round pick out of Alabama in 2017 has become one of the best safeties in the NFL with the Bears. In his three seasons, Jackson has 184 total tackles (147 solo), two sacks, four forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, 10 interceptions and three touchdowns. He'll be a building block for Chicago's strong defense for years to come.
