Jackson (Achilles) restructured his contract with the Panthers on Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Jackson suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in November, and although he could be ready for the start of the season, he'll do so with a reworked contract. The cap savings this will create for Carolina is not yet clear, but Jackson was set for a $13.5 million cap hit in 2023, and part of the restructured deal will result in him getting a $4 million roster bonus, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. When healthy, Jackson should be one of the team's starting corners opposite Jaycee Horn.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Moved to injured reserve
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Jackson (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
This move was merely a formality after Jackson tore his Achilles in Thursday's win over the Falcons. Jackson will miss the remainder of the season due to this injury.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Suffers Achilles tear
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Jackson will miss the rest of the 2022 season after being diagnosed Friday with a torn Achilles' tendon, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 27-year-old was injured in the fourth quarter of a 25-15 win over the Falcons on Thursday. His absence for the rest of the season likely pushes CJ Henderson and Keith Taylor into larger roles alongside 2021 first-round pick Jaycee Horn. Jackson will spend the rest of the season focusing on rehab as he enters the second season of a three-year, $35 million contract in 2023.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Good to go Thursday
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Jackson (ankle) is active for Thursday night's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Jackson missed Carolina's Week 9 matchup versus Cincinnati due to an ankle issue, but he's since logged full activity levels in each of the team's practices leading up to Thursday's contest against Atlanta. The 27-year-old is in line to operate as the Panthers' No. 1 cornerback opposite of Jaycee Horn.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Limited practice Friday
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Jackson (ankle) logged a limited practice Friday.
Jackson made his first appearance of the week at practice Friday, participating in a limited capacity while still nursing the ankle injury he suffered in Week 7 against the Buccaneers. His return to practice is a step in the right direction, but he's still considered questionable to play Sunday versus the Bengals. If Jackson can't go, CJ Henderson and Keith Taylor will operate in more significant roles.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Leads team in tackles
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Jackson made 10 solo tackles in Sunday's 21-3 win over the Buccaneers.
Jackson overcame an ankle injury to suit up and ultimately lead the Panthers in stops. After taking an interception back for a touchdown the week prior, Jackson now approaches Week 8's matchup versus the Falcons having produced lately.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Cleared to play Week 7
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Jackson (ankle) is active for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers.
Jackson aggravated an ankle injury last Sunday against the Rams, but he was able to practice in full Friday and will be able to take the field against Tampa Bay in Week 7. The veteran linebacker has tallied 18 tackles this season and also returned an interception for a touchdown before exiting last week against Los Angeles.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Logs full practice Friday
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Jackson (ankle) was a full participant at practice Friday.
Jackson is considered questionable to play Sunday against the Buccaneers after suffering a groin injury in Week 6, but Friday's full participation at practice bodes well for his chances to play. More clarity surrounding his status will likely be provided early Sunday. If he's unable to go, Keith Taylor could step into a larger role in the contest.
Jackson (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on the Panthers' injury report Thursday.
Jackson did not practice for the second day in a row after he appeared to aggravate an existing groin injury in Sunday's loss to the Rams. The cornerback first popped up on the injury report last Thursday, leaving the 180-pound cornerback sidelined in practice Friday. While Jackson could still suit up without practicing before this Sunday's contest versus Tampa Bay, it will be worth monitoring if he can increase his practice activity before this Week 7 tilt.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Back at practice Thursday
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Jackson (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Jackson exited and did not return after suffering an ankle injury during Carolina's Week 6 loss to the Rams, leaving him sidelined in practice Wednesday. However, 27-year-old took a step forward Thursday and should have a chance to play this Sunday versus Tampa Bay. Jackson has recorded 18 tackles and an interception so far this season, and he played a season-high 97 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps in Week 5. The starting cornerback could again see heavy usage if Jaycee Horn (ribs) and/or CJ Henderson (concussion) are ultimately ruled out against the Buccaneers.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Jackson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Jackson was forced to leave Carolina's Week 6 loss to the Rams due to an ankle injury and will remain sidelined to start Week 7 prep. He'll have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Exits with injury
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Jackson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson was unable to practice Friday with an ankle injury that first arose Thursday, though he was still ruled active ahead of this contest. The 26-year-old intercepted a pass for a defensive touchdown and recorded two tackles before exiting, and his absence will leave Carolina significantly under-manned with fellow starting cornerback Jaycee Horn (ribs) already inactive.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Dealing with ankle injury
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Jackson (ankle) is considered questionable to play Sunday versus the Rams, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.
Jackson popped up on the injury report Thursday with an ankle issue, and he failed to practice Friday. With Jaycee Horn (hip) also questionable to play, the Panthers could be thin in the secondary for the team's Week 6 matchup with Cooper Kupp (foot) and the Rams. More information on Jackson's status will likely be provided early Sunday morning.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Avoids serious injury
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Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Monday that Jackson, who missed time during Sunday's win over the Saints with a neck issue, should be good to go heading into Week 4, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Jackson saw a season-low 26 snaps Sunday due to the neck issue, but it didn't knock him out of the game completely. Rhule's comments are certainly encouraging, but Jackson's participation at practice will likely give a better indication of his status heading into Week 4.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Exits with injury Sunday
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Jackson (hamstring) is questionable to return against the Giants on Sunday, Stacey Dales of NFL Network reports.
Jackson picked up an apparent hamstring issue at some point during Sunday's contest, leaving his status for the remainder of this game up in the air. While the 26-year-old is out, CJ Henderson and Jaycee Horn should operate as Carolina's primary cornerbacks.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Remains in Carolina
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Jackson agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract with the Panthers on Saturday.
Jackson, a 2018 second-round pick, has been a key piece of Carolina's secondary over the past four years, and he totaled 61 tackles, 10 pass breakups, two interceptions and one forced fumble in 12 games during 2021. He missed the final five games of the season after undergoing groin surgery in November, but it appears he's now healthy since the procedure carried an initial recovery timeline of six weeks.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Recovering from surgery
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Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Jackson underwent groin surgery after being placed on injured reserve Nov. 30, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Jackson suffered the groin injury Week 12 and finished the season with 61 tackles, 10 pass breakups and two interceptions across his 12 appearances. Rhule mentioned that the recovery period for the cornerback's procedure was estimated at six weeks, so the cornerback should be close to full strength at this point. Even so, with the Panthers eliminated from playoff contention, Jackson won't be a candidate to return from IR ahead of Sunday's season finale in Tampa Bay.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Hits double digits
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Jackson finished with 11 tackles (10 solo) and defended a pass in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Jackson's issues in coverage again resulted in him racking up the tackles, as he's now made 20 over the past two weeks. The veteran has also defended a pass in three straight games, giving him 10 on the season, but he'll strive to shore up his coverage when the Panthers return from their bye.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Struggles in coverage
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Jackson finished with eight tackles (six solo) and defended a pass in Sunday's 27-21 loss to Washington.
Jackson placed second on the Panthers in stops, but that partially came because of his struggles in coverage and subsequent need to tackle after allowing receptions. Although Jackson did break one pass up, he'll strive for an improved showing in Week 12 versus the Dolphins.
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Panthers' Donte Jackson: Turbulent third season
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Jackson finished the 2020 season with 34 tackles (22 solo) and three interceptions on 11 passes defended in 14 games played.
The hope was Jackson would fill James Bradberry's shoes as Carolina's top cornerback following the veteran's free-agent departure last offseason. While Jackson responded with two interceptions in his first three games, he was plagued by a toe injury afterward, hurting his performance. Overall, the usually speedy cornerback played just over half of the Panthers' defensive snaps, and although, he still posted a new career high in pass breakups, Jackson also saw his tackle total decline for a second straight year. The mercurial former second-rounder will now enter the final season of his rookie contract in hopes of a healthy and productive 2021 campaign.
