Panthers' Mike Jackson: Monster performance in Week 17
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Jackson recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, during Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.
The 28-year-old led the Panthers' defense in total tackles during Sunday's loss, eclipsing double-digit stops for the first time this season. Jackson also picked off Sam Darnold on a pass intended for Jaxon Smith-Njigba early in the third quarter. Across 16 appearances this season, Jackson has recorded 61 total tackles, 19 passes defensed (most in the NFL), including four interceptions, and one forced fumble. He'll continue to start opposite Jaycee Horn as one of the league's best outside cornerback duos in the Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers on Saturday.
Panthers' Mike Jackson: Scores first career touchdown
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Jackson recorded one solo tackle and a pick-six in Carolina's win over the Rams on Sunday.
Jackson recorded one of the team's two interceptions of Matthew Stafford, which he returned for the first touchdown of his career. The 28-year-old is having a strong season across his first 13 outings, logging 42 tackles (35 solo) and a career-high three interceptions.
Jackson (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Jackson was a full participant in practice all week and has been cleared to play in Sunday's home tilt. The 2019 fifth-rounder has 19 tackles (16 solo) and four pass defenses (including one interception) through the first five games of the regular season.
Panthers' Mike Jackson: Questionable after full practice
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Jackson (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Jackson carries an injury designation into Sunday's game despite being a full participant in all three of Carolina's practices. The starting outside cornerback looks more likely than not to suit up, but additional opportunities could be available for Corey Thornton if Jackson is sidelined or limited.
Jackson recorded four tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup in Carolina's loss to New England on Sunday.
Jackson played all 49 defensive snaps against the Patriots and played a big part in Carolina allowing a 6-101-0 receiving line to Stefon Diggs. On the season, Jackson has recorded 15 tackles (13 solo) and four pass breakups, including one interception, on 97 percent of the defensive snaps as the starting outside cornerback opposite Jaycee Horn.
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Panthers' Mike Jackson: Continues to impress Sunday
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Jackson recorded six total tackles (five solo) and one interception during Sunday's 30-0 win over the Falcons.
The 28-year-old tied Tre'von Moehrig for the second-most tackles on Carolina's defense Sunday, trailing Christian Rozeboom's nine-stop effort. Jackson has played a large part in the Panthers' defensive success this season, recording 11 total tackles and three passes defended, including one interception, over three games. He's expected to remain one of the team's top defensive playmakers in a Week 4 matchup against the Patriots.
Jackson agreed to a two-year, $14.5-million contract with the Panthers on Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
It's a big payday for the 2019 fifth-round pick of the Cowboys, who has played on five teams since getting drafted and on one-year deals for the last three seasons. In 2024, Jackson earned a starting job with the Panthers and never gave it up, recording career highs in defensive snaps (1,140), tackles (76), pass breakups (17) and interceptions (two).
Panthers' Michael Jackson: Impressive 2024 campaign
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Jackson tallied 76 total tackles and 17 passes defended, including two interceptions, over 17 games in 2024.
Jackson was a late addition to the Panthers' first-team defense but emerged as one of the team's most consistent players throughout the year. The 27-year-old set career highs in total tackles, passes defended and interceptions during his first season with the Panthers, playing the most defensive snaps of his career (1,140). Jackson signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Seahawks last spring before being traded to Carolina in late August, making him an unrestricted free agent this offseason. He could re-sign with the Panthers after starting all 17 games this season, but he's also likely to draw significant interest from contending teams in need of secondary help following his strong 2024 campaign.
