Bears' Eddie Jackson: Began running three weeks ago
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Jackson (foot) began running three weeks ago, according to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune.
Jackson battled various nicks and dings last season, missing five games, but his season ended for good after Week 12 due to a Lisfranc injury. He didn't require surgery to fix the issue and still isn't back to 100 percent, but Jackson appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of OTAs. Jackson picked off four passes in 2022, his highest total since he compiled a career-high six interceptions in 2018.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Ends season on injured reserve
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Johnson ended the season with 35 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 11 games.
Johnson (finger/ribs) was placed on injured reserve after Week 15 and played 11 games. He failed to intercept a pass, and he has just one pick during his three years in the league. As a tackler, he averaged three per game, though his game-to-game production was inconsistent. Unless his situation changes next year, he'll be a moderate-floor, low-upside IDP option. He's under contract with the team through the 2023 season.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Might require surgery
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Jackson (foot) could require surgery to address his Lisfranc injury, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.
Jackson was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and is expected to miss the rest of the season, but if surgery is deemed necessary, his availability for OTAs this spring could also be in jeopardy. The veteran safety had enjoyed a resurgent sixth season in the NFL before he suffered the non-contact foot injury in last week's loss to the Jets. He'll finish the 2022 campaign with 80 tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles in 12 games.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Heads to IR
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Chicago placed Jackson (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Though Jackson is technically eligible to return from IR in Week 18, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays that the veteran safety is expected to be shut down for the season after suffering what appeared to be a non-contact Lisfranc injury in Sunday's loss to the Jets. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Jackson is still receiving further medical opinions on his injury, but surgery could be necessary. The 28-year-old was in the midst of a resurgent season, recording 80 tackles, six pass breakups, four interceptions and two forced fumbles through Chicago's first 12 games.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Lisfranc injury feared
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The Bears fear Jackson (foot) suffered a Lisfranc injury during Sunday's loss to the Jets, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Jackson was carted to the locker room after doing down on the field during Sunday's loss, and he's now considered out indefinitely while undergoing more tests. If a Lisfranc injury is confirmed, the standout safety's 2022 campaign could be over. Elijah Hicks will stand to handle an increased role versus the Packers in Week 13 and as long as Jackson remains sidelined.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Seven stops in late loss
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Jackson recorded seven tackles (six solo) and one pass defended during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bears.
Jackson tied rookie cornerback Kyler Gordon for the Bears' third-most tackles Week 11. The veteran safety also logged his first pass defended that was not an interception of the season, and he has now played every defensive snap in all but of two games in 2022. Jackson is five tackles shy of matching his career-high mark from the 2020 campaign, and he should have a chance to crack this personal-best record against the Jets in Week 13.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Dealing with hip injury
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Jackson was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury.
Jackson played every defensive snap during the Bears' Week 8 loss to the Cowboys, recording 11 tackles and one interception. However, he appears to have picked up a hip injury during the contest as well. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but he'll have two more opportunities to log a full session before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Picks off another pass
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Jackson intercepted a pass and notched 11 tackles In the Bears' 49-29 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.
Jackson has four interceptions on the season, and he's also tallied at least eight tackles in five of his last seven games. He also hasn't had fewer than four tackles in any game, giving him a reliable floor with an excellent ceiling in IDP leagues.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Another interception
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Jackson intercepted a pass while tallying nine tackles in the Bears' 20-12 loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Jackson has three interceptions in three games, and he's now posted at least eight tackles in Chicago's last three contests. He's performing at an elite IDP level, and he's nearly impossible to bench, aside from in shallow leagues.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Picks off pass
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Jackson intercepted a pass while adding eight tackles in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Jackson has posted at least eight tackles in his last two games while intercepting passes in two of the first three games. It appears that the team's new defensive scheme suits him well, and in IDP leagues in which he's not rostered, fantasy managers may want to consider adding him.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Big tackle numbers
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Jackson collected nine stops in the Bears' 27-10 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
While the Packers were running the ball at will on the Bears, Jackson was heavily involved as a tackler, resulting in his second-highest tackle total of the past two years. Playing alongside rookie safety Jaquan Brisker has seemed to elevate Jackson's performance, making him a strong player to add in IDP leagues in which he's not rostered.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Picks off pass
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Jackson intercepted a pass and posted three tackles in the Bears' 19-10 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
With Jackson having rookie cornerback Jaquan Brisker helping more in run support, Jackson was freed up in pass coverage. As a result, he was able to roam the middle of the field, allowing him to pick off an errant pass from Trey Lance. If Jackson can create takeaways like he did during his first two years in the league, he could become a strong IDP contributor.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Remains starting free safety
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Jackson is one five safeties on the Bears' regular-season roster, according to the team's official site.
Jackson will team up with rookie Jaquan Brisker as the starting safeties in coach Matt Eberflus' defensive system. Although Jackson has had the highest tackle totals of his career in each of the last two years, the hope is that the presence of Brisker allows Jackson to roam more so that he can try to create big plays. After intercepting eight passes and recovering four fumbles in his first two years in the league, he's produced just four takeaways over the past three years. If he can return to his former level of production, he'd be a steal in IDP drafts.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Working to bounce back
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Jackson playing in a heavy-zone defense may help him re-emerge as a defensive leader on the Bears Gene Chamberlain of SI.com reports.
After recording eight interceptions and scoring five touchdowns in his first two years in the league, Jackson has recorded just two interceptions and one touchdown in the last three seasons. The new defense is expected to let him fly around the field and try to make plays, opposed to being left regularly in coverage, which hasn't been his area of strength. Based on the past three years, Jackson may not be drafted in many IDP leagues, but if he gets off to a hot start to the season, he may quickly become a priority add.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Moderate outing in finale
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Jackson posted five tackles in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 76 stops.
On a per-game basis, Jackson posted the most tackles of his five-year career, but for the second year in a row, he failed to post an interception or a sack. Unless he can make a drastic return to his playmaking days of his first two seasons in the league, he'll merely be a solid-floor IDP. He's signed with the Bears through the 2024 season, and he'll be expected to remain the starter at free safety.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Removed from COVID-19 list
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Jackson was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Jackson missed Monday's loss to the Vikings due to protocols, but he is expected to be available for the team's Week 16 clash with the Seahawks. In three games before he was sidelined, Jackson notched 17 tackles (13 solo) and one pass deflection.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Another quiet performance
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Jackson had five tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 33-22 loss to the Cardinals.
Jackson played every defensive snap but didn't make too much of an impact, as he has only eight tackles in two games since returning from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old has 48 tackles (32 solo) and one forced fumble through 10 games with zero sacks or passes defensed.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Could return against Ravens
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Coach Matt Nagy said Monday that he's "hoping" Jackson (hamstring) will be able to return Sunday against the Ravens, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Jackson was inactive for the Bears' loss to the Steelers due to his hamstring injury but has a chance to return following the team's Week 10 bye. The safety was held out of practice ahead of Week 9, so he'll presumably have to return to practice this week if he hopes to play against Baltimore.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Doubtful for Monday
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Jackson (hamstring) is officially doubtful for Monday against the Steelers.
Jackson has missed practice all week after injuring his hamstring against the 49ers on Sunday. If Jackson, who hasn't missed a game since 2018, can't go Monday, Marqui Christian will likely step into the starting role.
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Bears' Eddie Jackson: Misses practice Thursday
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Jackson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday.
Jackson left Sunday against the 49ers on the second play of the game and was unable to return. He's been a mainstay on the Bears defense since 2017 and hasn't missed a game since 2018. Luckily for Jackson, he'll have an extra day to get ready this week, as the Bears don't play until Monday night against the Steelers. If Jackson can't go, Marqui Christian will likely step into the starter role.
