The New England Patriots are signing cornerback Michael Jackson to the practice squad, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
New England traded for Jackson this offseason in a deal that sent TK to the Detroit Lions. He had a solid training camp, but couldn’t earn a spot on the 53-man roster, particularly after suffering a hamstring injury. But the Patriots signed him back to their practice squad on Monday, where he’ll join a deep group of cornerbacks which includes Stephon Gilmore, J.C. Jackson, Jason McCourty, Jonathan Jones and Joejuan Williams. It would’ve been a tough group for any cornerback to crack into.
The #Patriots are re-signing CB Michael Jackson Sr to their practice squad, source said. He stuck around town to rehab a hamstring injury and now the former #Cowboys 5th rounder is healthy. … Imagine I tweeted a funny reference to a Michael Jackson song here.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 28, 2020
If New England’s cornerbacks suffer an injury, Jackson will likely be first in line for a promotion.
