Jan. 7, 2024, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA: Following a touchdown pass in the second quarter of the Green Bay Packers’ game against the Chicago Bear at Lambeau Field, quarterback Jordan Love (10) gives head coach Matt LaFleur a high five. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Mark HoffmanThis offseason, the Green Bay Packers make for an intriguing squad to watch. Their goal will be to elevate their team from a playoff contender to a Super Bowl contender. It turned out that Jordan Love and the young Packers players surrounding him could score points against almost any NFL playoff club.
On the other hand, their defense, which is in need of assistance, might see the addition of an All-Pro.On September 10, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, wide receiver Jayden Reed (11), of the Green Bay Packers, engages in a pass-catching competition at Soldier Field with Chicago Bears defensive backs Eddie Jackson (4) and Jaquan Brisker (5). Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Jamie SabauAs per David Latham, Managing Editor at Last Word On Sports (LWOS):
The Chicago Bears lost offensive lineman Cody Whitehair and safety Eddie Jackson on Thursday, giving them an early start on the most difficult portion of the offseason.
Although these two players had the oldest contracts on the Bears, Chicago felt it would be better to release these stalwart members of the team and free up salary cap room.Eddie Jackson was one of the game’s top five safetys when he was at the height of his abilities. The previous fourth-round selection has amazing anticipation and range to span the whole field and produce game-winning hits to support runs.
Even though that Jackson is no longer in the game, he should have a respectable market and be a competent player in the correct system.
Any team that is aware of Eddie Jackson’s potential is the Green Bay Packers. With the youngest roster in the league, this club almost made it to the NFC Championship Game. This demonstrates that the group has the necessary framework in place for long-term success; they only need to identify the Jackson is ideally suited to take over and fortify the defensive back end in the event that Darnell Savage decides to go in free agency.
Would Eddie Jackson Really Be Added by The Packers?rigid arms Eddie Jackson, 4, a safety for the Chicago Bears, gains 14 yards on a reception during the game on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Chicago Bears were defeated 27–10 by the Green Bay Packers. © MARK HOFFMAN/USA TODAY NETWORK/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Jackson had 26 pass defenses, 10 interceptions, four forced fumbles, and five defensive touchdowns in his first three seasons with the Bears. According to Pro Football Reference, Jackson permitted passer ratings of 40.5 and 57.6 in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Despite the fact that he has had difficulty playing at that level throughout his NFL career. Jackson missed five games this season, but he still managed five pass defenses and one interception. The passer grade he permitted while providing coverage