EDDIE JACKSON NEWS

Bears see Eddie Goldman's return as defensive key

The Chicago Bears want to increase the number of takeaways they force this year and improve both the pass rush and run defense, and they think the return of Eddie Goldman could hel...

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slowed by hamstring injury Bears head coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday that Jackson is dealing with a minor hamstring injury, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nagy said he wasn't overly concerned with Jackson's injury, which resulted in the defensive back opening the season on the non-football injury list. Jackson will likely be fully healed in time for Chicago's Aug. 14 preseason opener versus Miami.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears sticking with plan to start Dalton at QB

A few veteran players were unable to practice at the first day of Chicago Bears minicamp but coach Matt Nagy still wound up being questioned about the starting quarterback position...

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears safety Eddie Jackson is creating his own cereal that will hit stores this fall You’ll soon be able to purchase a limited edition cereal from Bears safety Eddie Jackson, which will benefit his Remain to Reach Foundation.

JUNE 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Drop, ejection and penalties sink Bears in playoff loss

A drop in the end zone by Chicago receiver Javon Wims was just one of many mistakes that cost the Bears a chance to stay with New Orleans in a playoff opening loss

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brees, Saints pull away late for 21-9 playoff win over Bears

Drew Brees gets to celebrate his 42nd birthday by preparing for a playoff game that will also feature the one active NFL quarterback older than him

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Favored Saints brace for Bears team with 'nothing to lose'

Saints linebacker Demario Davis says his past experience with losing franchises taught him to cherish the postseason and his playoff experience with New Orleans has taught him to s...

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Disappointing regular season Jackson tallied four tackles in Chicago's 35-16 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Jackson posted a career-high 82 tackles but failed to record an interception for the first time in his four-year career. Although he was an elite playmaker in the earliest part of his career, he's been a middling IDP option since. He'll be back in Chicago next year, as he signed through 2024.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers throws 4 TDs, Packers beat Bears 35-16 for top seed

Aaron Rodgers threw for four touchdowns and broke his franchise record for scoring passes in a season, and the Green Bay Packers clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC by beating the p...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to play Jackson (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Jackson was limited in practice this week due to a hip injury, but the 28-year-old apparently isn't in danger of missing his first game since 2018.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday by hip issue Jackson (hip) was held to limited participation during the Bears' practice session Thursday.

Impact The two-time Pro Bowl safety was seemingly clear of any health issues while logging full practice reps Wednesday, but a late-week appearance on the injury report raises questions heading into a crucial Week 16 road trip to Jacksonville. The severity of Jackson's hip issue may become more clear by way of Chicago's Christmas Day injury update. The 27-year-old has been far less effective in coverage this season, surrendering a 71.4 percent completion rate with two touchdown passes against him. Between 2018 and 2019, Jackson conceded just a 51.5 percent completion rate with three TDs allowed over 30 games.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seven tackles Jackson posted seven tackles in the Bears' 33-27 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact After recording at least seven tackles in five of the first 10 games, this was the first time since Week 10 that Jackson has tallied more than seven stops. His inconsistency makes him a risky IDP option in Week 16 against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

5 things you may not know about Eddie Jackson Eddie Jackson has been a defensive standout since arriving in Chicago in 2017. Here are five things you may not know about the All-Pro safet...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

What's Going on With Eddie Jackson? What has happened to All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson? He's having his worst season as a member of the Chicago Bears.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bears name Mitchell Trubisky starting QB vs. Packers

Mitchell Trubisky will be the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated from COVID list Jackson was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Impact Jackson appears to have been a high-risk close contact of an infected individual when he was placed on the COVID-19 list earlier in the week, but he's now on track to play Sunday against the Packers after producing multiple negative tests. The Bears' starting free safety has provided at least seven tackles in three of his last four games while also forcing a pair of fumbles during that span.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Trubisky practices but Bears delay QB decision

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky practiced with Bears starters for the second straight time while injured Nick Foles missed a second straight practice

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to COVID list Jackson (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact The 27-year-old has either tested positive for the virus or was a high-risk close contact of an infected individual. Assuming he doesn't have the virus, Jackson could return in time for Sunday's game against Green Bay if he continues to produce negative tests.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Jackson (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Tennessee, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Jackson began he week not practicing, but the knee issue won't impact his availability for Sunday's contest. The 27-year-old has 49 total tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery through eight games.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Jackson (knee) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session.

Impact It's at least progress for the two-time Pro Bowl defensive back, as Jackson was forced to sit out Wednesday's practice entirely and made an appearance on that day's injury report. Jackson was not reported as having an injury during or immediately following Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints, a contest in which he racked up eight tackles and a forced fumble while playing all 74 of Chicago's defensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Jackson didn't suit up in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury.

Impact This is tough news for the secondary of the Bears, as both starting safeties in Jackson and Tashaun Gipson (foot) were listed on the injury report. Expect Jackson availability in Thursday and Friday's practice to paint a clearer picture for his chances to suit up in Sunday's game against Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Another strong performance Jackson posted eight tackles and a forced fumble in Chicago's 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Jackson has either forced or recovered a fumble in each of the last three weeks, and he's posted his two highest tackle totals over the past two games. After a brief cold spell through most of October, he seems to have re-emerged as a high-upside IDP option.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Available as expected Week 8 Jackson (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 8 tilt against the Saints.

Impact Jackson's ability to finish the practice week as a full participant and subsequent reporting foreshadowed this news, but the 27-year-old is now officially available to take on a short-handed Saints offense. Through seven games this season, Jackson has recorded 41 tackles (32 solo), a fumble recovery, a forced fumble and a defensive touchdown, giving him significant IDP value.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Sunday Jackson (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Despite carrying a designation into the matchup, Jackson was able to conclude the week as a full practice participant, which signaled that he wasn't at major risk of sitting out versus New Orleans. The safety should remain a strong IDP option in the secondary after compiling 41 tackles to go with a fumble recovery for a touchdown through the Bears' first seven games.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable despite full practice Jackson (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Jackson seems more likely than not to suit up after upgrading to a full practice Friday following a pair of limited sessions. The safety is a key cog on Chicago's robust defensive unit, having racked up 41 tackles. Jackson had his best game of the season in Monday's loss to the Rams, racking up a season-high nine tackles to go with a touchdown on a fumble recovery.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE