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Former Bears Safety Eddie Jackson Signs with Ravens
By Ron Luce,
12 hours ago
Dec 17, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (4) catches the ball during warmups before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
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In a move that has caught the attention of football fans everywhere, former Chicago Bears' star safety Eddie Jackson has found a new home with the Baltimore Ravens for the 2024 season. This transition marks a significant step for Jackson and offers Baltimore an opportunity to strengthen its defensive backfield with a player of proven caliber and experience.
Jackson, initially a 2017 fourth-round pick for the Bears, quickly made his mark in the NFL by securing two Pro Bowl selections plus an All-Pro nomination in 2018. Despite a downturn in performance partly due to foot injuries over the last few seasons, his overall track record showcases a player of exceptional talent and field awareness. His release from Chicago marked a chance for a change in the Bears' secondary but allowed Jackson to continue his career in a system best suited to his strengths at this phase of his career.
Jackson joins a Ravens team known for bolstering its defensive lineup with seasoned veterans. The veteran is slated to join forces with linebacker Roquan Smith alongside safeties Marcus Williams and Kyle Hamilton, adding high-quality depth and versatility to the Ravens' secondary.
Given Jackson's accolades and on-field successes, Baltimore fans have reasons to be optimistic. The Ravens are adept at integrating experienced players into their fold, noted for previous successes with other late-offseason signings like Calais Campbell and Jadeveon Clowney. Jackson's prowess, especially if he recaptures his Pro Bowl form, could make him a linchpin in the Ravens' defense.
For Bears fans, watching Jackson don a new set of colors will certainly be an adjustment. However, the decision to move on from the seasoned veteran was a necessary one for the Bears' secondary to take a step forward. Now, Jackson will get a chance to play for a perennial contender with Baltimore despite several losses on the defensive side of the ball.
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