The Chicago Bears selected [autotag]Eddie Jackson[/autotag] in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft (No. 112 overall) and he’s been noting short of a home run for the franchise. The former Alabama standout was a First-team All-Pro in 2018 and made two Pro Bowl appearances during his time in the Windy City.
In Jackson’s seven years with the Bears, he started all 100 games he played in. Unfortunately today, Chicago released Jackson as well as Pro Bowl guard Cody Whitehair in a plan to save around $21.5 million in cap space. The Bears now have the third most cap space of any team in the NFL as well as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. It’s a sad day in Chicago as Eddie was beloved, but it’s a parting that will likely benefit both sides as Chicago continues to look towards the future while Jackson will have the chance to join a contending team.
Jackson will be on a roster come next fall and will have no shortage of suitors. In his 100 career NFL games, he has posted 459 total tackles, 44 passes defended, 15 interceptions and 10 forced fumbles.
We have released Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) February 15, 2024
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