The Chicago Bears received some great news ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers, where a valuable member of Chicago’s defense will suit up for this heated rivalry.
The Bears have activated safety Eddie Jackson from the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Friday. Jackson was placed on the list Monday, where his status for Sunday night was in jeopardy.
Eddie Jackson has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.@Hyundai | #DaBears
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 27, 2020
Jackson, a fourth-round draft pick out of Alabama, has been a cornerstone for this Bears defense since his arrival in the league four years ago. So having him available against Aaron Rodgers and this Packers offense is big.
In four seasons, Jackson has totaled 242 tackles, 10 interceptions, 28 pass breakups, seven forced fumbles and six fumble recovering. He’s been named to back-to-back Pro Bowls from 2018-19 and was voted first-team All-Pro in 2018.
Jackson is the kind of playmaker that could give the Bears a chance to best their rivals on the primetime stage. Jackson has six career defensive touchdowns, which is the most in the NFL since 2017.
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