J.C. Jackson 2022 Signing: Worst In Chargers Franchise History?<\/p>\n
According to ProFootballNetwork<\/a>, J.C. Jackson was the fifth worst signing in NFL history.<\/p>\n Initial reaction from the Chargers fans was filled with ecstasy, with fans and media believing this to be a key part in a defense that can really take off. Tweets from all over the NFL world praised the signing, even with Gregg Rosenthal saying<\/a>, “J.C. Jackson, Asante Samuel Jr. and Derwin James is a filthy group of thieves.”<\/p>\n With all of this hype, what went wrong? What did PFN use as their reasoning to rank Jackson this low? <\/p>\n “Before hitting free agency, J.C. ranked No. 7 in\u00a0PFSN\u2019s NFL CB Impact Metric<\/a>\u00a0in 2021, leading the NFL with 23 pass deflections. In his final two seasons with the Patriots, he has an astonishing 17 interceptions. It\u2019s easy to see why the\u00a0Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>\u00a0were eager to sign him to a five-year, $82.5 million deal.<\/p>\n J.C. Jackson | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Unfortunately, Jackson didn\u2019t come close to replicating that success with the Chargers. He played in just five games in 2022 due to injury, allowing four touchdowns and a near-perfect 152.4 passer rating when he did play. He only played in two games in 2023 before Los Angeles traded him back to the Patriots for a late-round pick swap.”<\/p>\n RELATED: Chargers News, Buzz Focuses on Cowboys Castoff, Tyreek Hill, NFL Free Agency and More<\/a><\/p>\n Jackson’s aggressive playstyle was instantly ruined by injury and poor scheming to use Jackson to the best of his abilities. Even with his return to the Patriots, his play was much dampened. The Chargers signing him effectively ended his career.<\/p>\n As fans who witnessed this play out live, is Jackson the worst signing in Chargers franchise history? Is he a contender for the worst signing of all time like PFN claims?<\/p>\n \u2014 Enjoy free coverage of the Chargers from Los Angeles Chargers on SI<\/a> \u2014<\/p>\n Sign Up For the Chargers Daily Digest – OnSI\u2019s Free Los Angeles Chargers Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n More Los Angeles Chargers News:<\/p>\n Chargers Predicted to Sign Former First-Round Pick in NFL Free Agency<\/a><\/p>\n Chargers Earn Positive Ranking on List They Hoped to Avoid<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Los](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01khmnmfj2xey7qh4g9n.jpg\" "\\"Los")
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