Jackson (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Jackson was a full participant in practice all week and has been cleared to play in Sunday's home tilt. The 2019 fifth-rounder has 19 tackles (16 solo) and four pass defenses (including one interception) through the first five games of the regular season.
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Panthers' Mike Jackson: Questionable after full practice
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Jackson (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Jackson carries an injury designation into Sunday's game despite being a full participant in all three of Carolina's practices. The starting outside cornerback looks more likely than not to suit up, but additional opportunities could be available for Corey Thornton if Jackson is sidelined or limited.
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Panthers' Mike Jackson: Four tackles in loss
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Jackson recorded four tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup in Carolina's loss to New England on Sunday.
Jackson played all 49 defensive snaps against the Patriots and played a big part in Carolina allowing a 6-101-0 receiving line to Stefon Diggs. On the season, Jackson has recorded 15 tackles (13 solo) and four pass breakups, including one interception, on 97 percent of the defensive snaps as the starting outside cornerback opposite Jaycee Horn.
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Panthers' Mike Jackson: Continues to impress Sunday
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Jackson recorded six total tackles (five solo) and one interception during Sunday's 30-0 win over the Falcons.
The 28-year-old tied Tre'von Moehrig for the second-most tackles on Carolina's defense Sunday, trailing Christian Rozeboom's nine-stop effort. Jackson has played a large part in the Panthers' defensive success this season, recording 11 total tackles and three passes defended, including one interception, over three games. He's expected to remain one of the team's top defensive playmakers in a Week 4 matchup against the Patriots.
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Panthers' Michael Jackson: Returning to Carolina
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Jackson agreed to a two-year, $14.5-million contract with the Panthers on Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
It's a big payday for the 2019 fifth-round pick of the Cowboys, who has played on five teams since getting drafted and on one-year deals for the last three seasons. In 2024, Jackson earned a starting job with the Panthers and never gave it up, recording career highs in defensive snaps (1,140), tackles (76), pass breakups (17) and interceptions (two).
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Panthers' Michael Jackson: Impressive 2024 campaign
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Jackson tallied 76 total tackles and 17 passes defended, including two interceptions, over 17 games in 2024.
Jackson was a late addition to the Panthers' first-team defense but emerged as one of the team's most consistent players throughout the year. The 27-year-old set career highs in total tackles, passes defended and interceptions during his first season with the Panthers, playing the most defensive snaps of his career (1,140). Jackson signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Seahawks last spring before being traded to Carolina in late August, making him an unrestricted free agent this offseason. He could re-sign with the Panthers after starting all 17 games this season, but he's also likely to draw significant interest from contending teams in need of secondary help following his strong 2024 campaign.
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Panthers' Michael Jackson: Impresses vs. Denver
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Jackson recorded 10 total tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.
The first-year Panther was one of three players with double-digit stops in Sunday's loss, tying Josey Jewell as the team's second-leading tackler behind Demani Richardson's 11-stop effort. Jackson has now recorded 43 total tackles and six passes defended, including one interception, across the Panthers' first eight games this season. He's expected to continue starting opposite Jaycee Horn as part of Carolina's top outside-cornerback duo in Week 9, when the Panthers host the Saints.
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Panthers' Michael Jackson: Breaks out in Week 3
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Jackson logged nine total tackles (all solo) and defended three passes, including one interception, during Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders.
Jackson had one of the best games of his six-year NFL career Sunday, as he lead the Panthers in total tackles and passes defended while also picking off Gardner Minshew in the fourth quarter. The first-year Panther has impressed through his first three games in Carolina, recording 17 total tackles and four passes defended over 186 defensive snaps. Expect Jackson to continue lining up opposite Jaycee Horn, creating problems for opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.
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Panthers' Michael Jackson: Starting in Carolina
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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Wednesday that Jackson is expected to start opposite Jaycee Horn as the Panthers' top boundary cornerbacks, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Jackson and Canales spent some time together while Canales was an assistant on Seattle's coaching staff, and he's already overtaken Dane Jackson as one of the Panthers' starting corners just six days after being traded to Carolina. The 27-year-old has been reliable over the past two seasons, appearing in all 34 of the Seahawks' regular-season games and recording 109 total tackles and 17 passes defended, including one interception.
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Panthers' Michael Jackson: Traded to Carolina
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The Panthers acquired Jackson from the Seahawks on Thursday in exchange for linebacker Michael Barrett, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
The 27-year-old cornerback has appeared in all 34 of the Seahawks' regular-season games since 2022, recording 109 total tackles and 17 passes defended, including one interception. Jackson is expected to add depth to a Panthers secondary that already ranked third in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (171.5 yards) in 2023. He could even find himself starting if Dane Jackson (hamstring) isn't ready for the team's regular-season opener Sep. 8 against the Saints.
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Seahawks' Mike Jackson: Competing for starting spot
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Jackson is competing for a spot as a starting corner, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Jackson will have a chance at starting Week 1 despite struggling in Saturday's win versus the Cowboys. Rookie first-round pick Devon Witherspoon is now getting playing time in the slot, leaving the starting spot on the outside opposite Riq Woolen open for the 26-year-old.
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Seahawks' Mike Jackson: Projects as backup
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Jackson will likely serve as a backup in 2023 after the Seahawks selected Devon Witherspoon in the first round of this year's draft, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Head coach Pete Carroll mentioned that Jackson and Witherspoon will compete for the job at left cornerback while second-year corner Tariq Woolen starts on the right side and Coby Bryant mans the slot. Carroll embraces competition, but when a team picks a corner fifth overall, he's going to start sooner than later. Jackson posted 75 tackles (63 solo) last season as a starter, so he'll be a useful IDP option if he does crack the starting lineup.
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Seahawks' Mike Jackson: Breaks up three passes
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Jackson posted seven solo tackles and three pass breakups in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Giants.
Jackson was outstanding in coverage against the Giants. He now has 34 tackles (33 solo) and seven pass breakups through eight games. Jackson has operated as a starter all season, and there's no indication that will change anytime soon.
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Mike Jackson: Restored to practice squad
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The Seahawks activated Jackson (undisclosed) from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Jackson spent a week and a half away from the team, but it's not yet clear whether he tested positive for the virus. He should continue to serve as organizational depth as part of the practice squad.
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Michael Jackson: Out of New England
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Jackson was waived by the Patriots on Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson was dealt from the Lions to the Patriots back at the beginning of August for a conditional 2022 draft pick, but he clearly was less than impressive with his new club. The cornerback played in one game last season for the Lions, contributing only on special teams.
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Cowboys' Michael Jackson: Heading to Dallas
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The Cowboys selected Jackson in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 158th overall.
Jackson, a cornerback out of Miami (FL), broke out as a junior with four picks and nine pass breakups in 2017 to earn Second-Team All-ACC honors. He didn't record any interceptions as a senior but still started all 13 games for the Hurricanes. Jackson is a press corner with good speed (4.45) and decent length (32 1/2-inch arms) to grapple with receivers. His selection could be a sign of some dissatisfaction with Jourdan Lewis.
