The Green By Packers are an interesting team to watch this off-season. They’ll be looking to take their roster from playoff caliber to Super Bowl contender. Jordan Love and the young Packers weapons surrounding him proved to be enough to put up points on nearly any NFL playoff team.
However, it is their defense that could see an All-Pro addition at a position that needs help.
The Green Bay Packers Could Poach Former Rival Safety
According to Managing Editor David Latham of Last Word On Sports (LWOS):
The Chicago Bears got an early start on the hardest part of the offseason, as the team parted ways with safety Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair on Thursday.
These two were the longest-tenured players on the Bears, but Chicago decided it was in their best interest to clear salary cap space and move on from these longtime staples of the organization.
At the peak of his powers, there was a case to be made that Eddie Jackson was a top-five safety in the game. The former fourth-round pick boasted incredible range and anticipation to cover the entire field while also delivering crushing hits in run support.
While that version of Jackson isn’t around anymore, he can still be a good player in the right system and should have a decent market.
If any team knows just how good Eddie Jackson can be, it’s the Green Bay Packers. This team nearly made it to the NFC Championship Game despite having the youngest roster in the league. This shows the team has the right foundation in place for sustained success, now they just need to find the right veterans to take them over the top.
With Darnell Savage possibly departing in free agency, Jackson is a perfect fit to take over and solidify the back half of the defense.
Would The Packers Actually Add Eddie Jackson?
During his first three seasons with the Bears, Jackson recorded 26 pass defenses, 10 interceptions, four forced fumbles, and five defensive touchdowns. In 2018 and 2019, Jackson allowed passer ratings of 40.5 and 57.6 based on Pro Football Reference.
Although he has struggled to maintain that level of play throughout his NFL career. Jackson managed five pass defenses and one interception despite missing five games this season. The passer rating he allowed in his coverage in his fourth season was 120.6, the third time it has surpassed 100 in the last four years.
Though Jackson remains talented, he no longer stands out as a game-changer or an All-Pro. In 2024, he will be 31 years old. While the Packers need safety help this offseason, they may want to look elsewhere before they sign Jackson.
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I feel dumber having read this. In no way would the Packers sign Jackson.