Bennett Jackson S FA Thu 4/8/21 5:48 PM
Bennett Jackson
S FA
The Jets re-signed Jackson (hamstring) on Thursday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson appeared in four games with the Jets last season, playing exclusively on special teams before hitting IR in December due to a hamstring injury. Now healthy and back with the team, he'll have another chance to compete for a depth role.
Bennett Jackson S FA Sat 12/12/20 7:02 PM
Bennett Jackson
S FA
Jackson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson made his season debut in Week 9, and he never played a defensive snap over four games this season. The veteran safety is eligible to return to the lineup in Week 17.
Bennett Jackson S FA Fri 12/11/20 12:28 PM
Bennett Jackson
S FA
Jackson (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Adam Gase hinted earlier in the week that Jackson's hamstring injury could force him to miss the rest of the season. For at least Week 14, Elijah Campbell and Matthias Farley will be candidates to play increased roles.
Bennett Jackson S FA Tue 12/8/20 11:51 PM
Bennett Jackson
S FA
Jackson (hamstring) may be done for the season according to head coach Adam Gase, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson exited Sunday's loss to the Raiders with a hamstring ailment and could be in danger of missing the remainder of the 2020 campaign. Should he be ruled out going forward, look for Elijah Campbell and Matthias Farley to see increased reps.
Bennett Jackson S FA Sun 12/6/20 1:44 PM
Bennett Jackson
S FA
Jackson won't return to Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a hamstring injury, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson has exclusively played special teams since joining the active roster last month, and he won't be available for the remainder of Sunday's contest.
Bennett Jackson S FA Tue 11/3/20 7:00 PM
Bennett Jackson
S FA
The Jets signed Jackson to the active roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson hasn't played an NFL game since last season, but he'll add depth to the team's safety corps moving forward. He'll likely start out in a special-teams role.
Bennett Jackson S FA Tue 3/24/20 6:03 PM
Bennett Jackson
S FA
Jackson signed a contract with the Jets on Tuesday, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson spent time one both the 53-man roster and the practice squad for the Jets in 2019, making one tackle in two games. The 28-year-old will likely place exclusively on special teams while providing versatility to the secondary in 2020.
Bennett Jackson S FA Thu 3/19/20 5:29 PM
Bennett Jackson
S FA
The Jets didn't tender Jackson a contract, making him an unrestricted free agent, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson appeared in two games with the Jets last season and four games with the Ravens, primarily contributing on special teams with both clubs. He's now free to look for a chance elsewhere in the league.
Bennett Jackson S FA Tue 12/3/19 6:38 PM
Bennett Jackson
S FA
Jackson was claimed off waivers by the Jets on Tuesday, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson was waived by the Ravens on Monday but will now rejoin his old team. The 28-year-old started the season with the Jets but was let go after not playing a snap in the season opener.
Bennett Jackson S FA Mon 12/2/19 8:33 PM
Bennett Jackson
S FA
Jackson was waived by the Ravens on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson started the season with the Jets before getting waived following Week 1. He was eventually picked up by the Ravens prior to Week 9. In five games with the team he accrued just five tackles (two solos). The 28-year-old did not even see the field the last two weeks.