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New England Patriots Cut All-Pro Following Dramatic 2023 Season

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 3/1/24

The New England Patriots are parting ways with an All-Pro following a dramatic 2023 season. The Patriots are establishing a new culture under new head coach Jerod Mayo. One former staple of the former regime is set to go.

The New England Patriots cut an All-Pro CB

Per Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, the Patriots are releasing cornerback J.C. Jackson.

The #Patriots have released CB J.C. Jackson, who they traded for last season.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2024

J.C. Jackson had a dramatic 2023 season

Jackson had a tumultuous 2023 season with the Los Angeles Chargers and Patriots. Jackson was a healthy scratch for the Chargers during the team’s September game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Patriots traded for Jackson not long after Jackson called out then-Chargers head coach Brandon Staley during an interview.

Then-Chargers GM Tom Telesco called it a mistake to sign Jackson during a meeting with players during the fall.

Jackson would wind up being a healthy scratch for the Patriots during the season. Jackson finished the season on the reserve/non-football illness list.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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