The Chargers signed Jackson to their practice squad Monday. Jackson began the season in Baltimore and played in nine games before he was waived Nov. 23. During his time with the Ravens, the veteran safety tallied 30 tackles (18 solo) and one defensed pass, but his tenure ended abruptly, as he was a healthy scratch Week 9, returned and played just 14 defensive snaps Week 10, then missed Week 11 for personal reasons before being let go. Jackson's presence could be needed in Los Angeles before the end of the regular season with both Alohi Gilman (hamstring) and Marcus Maye (ankle) on injured reserve.
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Team
Los Angeles Chargers
Birthdate
12/10/1993 (31)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'0", 202 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 4; Pk (CHI)
Birthplace
Lauderdale Lakes, FL, USA
Position
FS
College
Alabama
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Baltimore Ravens
2024-2025
(1 season)
Chicago Bears
2017-2024
(7 seasons)
The Chargers signed Jackson to their practice squad Monday. Jackson began the season in Baltimore and played in nine games before he was waived Nov. 23. During his time with the Ravens, the veteran safety tallied 30 tackles (18 solo) and one defensed pass, but his tenure ended abruptly, as he was a healthy scratch Week 9, returned and played just 14 defensive snaps Week 10, then missed Week 11 for personal reasons before being let go. Jackson's presence could be needed in Los Angeles before the end of the regular season with both Alohi Gilman (hamstring) and Marcus Maye (ankle) on injured reserve.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Jackson has been sidelined for four of the Bears' previous five games, including Week 7. His limited participation to kick off the week is a cause for optimism, but it remains to be seen how the week will progress.