Patriots Make Drastic Decision On ‘Lackadaisical’ $82.5 Million CB

The New England Patriots have issues with one of the players on the CB unit. Signing cornerback J.C. Jackson has its own pros and cons, but head coach Bill Belichick is now fed up with the player’s inability to arrive on time.

Jackson worked with Patriots in the first four years of his career and decided to move on from the team last offseason. The Los Angeles Chargers offered him a five-year deal, but the Patriots pulled out a trade move to bring him back. He brings tons of talent to the football field, but his behavior put him in a big trouble with Patriots coaches.

Patriots could move on from the CB

NFL insider Albert Breer reported that Jackson didn’t see action early in the loss to the Washington Commanders. Wonder why? He was late. Ian Rapoport from the NFL Network reported that Jackson will also miss the game against the Indianapolis Colts in Germany.

Patriots CB JC Jackson was late to the team hotel on Saturday, per sources, which was a part of why he started Sunday's game vs. the Commanders on the bench. Now, as @RapSheet said, Jackson won't be making the trip to Germany.

Reliability issues have long plagued Jackson.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 8, 2023

“Patriots CB J.C. Jackson was late to the team hotel on Saturday, per sources, which was a part of why he started Sunday’s game vs. the Commanders on the bench. Now, as @RapSheet said, Jackson won’t be making the trip to Germany. Reliability issues have long plagued Jackson,” Breer wrote on Twitter (X).

Jackson is one of the better to play at this position. In his four seasons with the Patriots, he had 25 interceptions. Jackson’s performance secured his spot in the Pro Bowl and he led the NFL in passes defended (23).

The Chargers were impressed by his performance and offered him an $82 deal. He got the deal, but turned into a healthy scratch for the team. After seven games with the Chargers, Jackson packed his $38.5 million and went back to New England. The Chargers got a seventh/sixth-round pick swap.

The Chargers weren’t happy with Jackson and called his approach “lackadaisical.” LA General Manager Tom Telesco apologized to defensive backs on his team for the Jackson situation.

“Telesco told the group that signing Jackson was a mistake, according to multiple team sources,” Kris Rihm reported. “He apologized for continuing to give Jackson opportunities, despite Jackson routinely showing that he wasn’t as committed as the rest of the team while being one of the Chargers’ highest paid players.”