Patriots’ J.C. Jackson on non-football illness list; CB missed Week 15 due to mental health issues, agent says

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The Patriots were down to two healthy cornerbacks in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs, in part because veteran J.C. Jackson did not take the field. While coach Bill Belichick declined to elaborate on Jackson’s absence from the lineup after the game, Jackson’s agent told ESPN the former Pro Bowler is dealing with mental health issues.

“He wasn’t available,” Belichick initially told reporters. “Leave it at that.”

Jackson was active for the game but did not take a single snap. Teammates also told reporters afterward they didn’t realize Jackson would be unavailable until the start of the matchup, which New England lost 27-17. 

On Tuesday, the Patriots placed Jackson on the reserve/non-football illness list. That likely ends his season, per NFL Media.

It marks the latest turn in a tumultuous season for Jackson, who rejoined the Patriots via trade in October. The former All-Pro, who totaled 17 interceptions…

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Author : Cody Benjamin

Publish date : 2023-12-19 23:16:54

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