Tagged: Eddie Jackson (6 Results)
Bears sign S Jackson to landmark deal
The Chicago Bears signed safety EDDIE JACKSON to a $58.4 million contract extension on Friday, making him the NFL’s all-time highest-paid safety. Jackson is a former fourth round draft pick who has grown into one of the top safeties in the NFL.
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Bears safety expects to top ’85 squad
Chicago safety EDDIE JACKSON says that the goal for the upcoming season is to be the top defense across the board. Jackson took things a step further when he added that… More the team wants to “top everything they’ve done” when referring to the 1985 Bears defense that is widely recognized as one of the greatest of all time. Less
Source: NFL.com
Bears safety Jackson improving
Chicago safety EDDIE JACKSON practiced on Thursday for the first time since spraining his right ankle in mid-December. The Bears are hoping he will be available for Sunday’s playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson has 6 interceptions in 14 games this season, including 2 that were returned for touchdowns.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Fantasy News: Defensive averaging
When scouting defenses in December, I like to look at what teams have done so far. You take the numbers for the defense, and the numbers for the offense they’ll face, and try to make sense of what you think will happen in the games. more »
Chicago defense tames Lions
The Chicago Bears sacked Detroit quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD twice on Thursday afternoon to go along with 2 interceptions. Chicago safety EDDIE JACKSON returned his interception 41 yards for the game-deciding touchdown and his second pick-six in as many weeks.
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Rookie helps lead Bears defense past Panthers
Chicago rookie safety EDDIE JACKSON became the first NFL player to score multiple defensive touchdowns of 75 yards or more in a game. Jackson ran back a fumble recovery 75 yards… More for a touchdown and he returned a Cam Newton interception 76 yards for another score. Chicago also sacked Newton 5 times in a dominant defensive outing. Less
Source: ESPN.com