Dane Jackson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Placed on reserve/retired list The Jaguars placed Jackson (personal) on the reserve/retired list Tuesday.

Impact Jackson signed with the Jaguars in early June after being released by the Bills, but has decided to retire from football. The cornerback played in 55 regular-season games, totalling 178 tackles (144 solo) and 30 passes defensed for three interceptions. The 29-year-old's last game was the Bills' 33-30 overtime playoff loss to the Broncos. Jackson played one defensive snap in the contest and gave up a 26-yard touchdown to Marvin Mims with 55 seconds left in regulation. The Jags signed cornerback Corey Ballentine in a corresponding move.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars free agent CB signing retires before playing a snap in Jacksonville The Jacksonville Jaguars signed CB Dane Jackson to a one-year deal in June. Just over one month later, he has retired after a six-year caree...

JULY 28 • USATODAY.COM

Jacksonville Jaguars sign two, including veteran CB Dane Jackson The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed two veterans to the team's 90-man roster.

JUNE 5 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Joining Jags Jacksonville signed Jackson on Thursday.

Impact Jackson was released by Buffalo back in March, but now he's getting a fresh start with his third different team in as many years. He only appeared in three games with the Bills in 2025, playing three snaps on defense and 28 snaps on special teams.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders acquiring cornerback Taron Johnson in trade with Bills, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press the Las Vegas Raiders will acquire cornerback Taron Johnson from the Buffalo Bills after the teams agreed to a trade

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Cut by Buffalo The Bills released Jackson on Friday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jackson appeared in just three regular-season games for the Bills in 2025 while serving mostly on special teams. The 2020 seventh-rounder will look to join a team in need of a depth piece in the secondary who can also contribute on special teams.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dane Jackson Talks Playoff Matchup With The Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive Back Dane Jackson addressed the media after practice on Thursday January 8th.

JANUARY 8 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Christian Benford: "Play Together, Play To Win" Bills cornerback Christian Benford met with the media on January 7, 2026 and discussed preparing for Jacksonville, what Dane Jackson brings...

JANUARY 7 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Deadspin | Bills place DT Jordan Phillips on IR, sign CB Dane Jackson Deadspin | Bills place DT Jordan Phillips on IR, sign CB Dane Jackson

JANUARY 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bills place DT Phillips on IR; sign CB Jackson off practice squad ahead of playoff game at Jaguars

The Buffalo Bills are down another defensive tackle for the playoffs after placing Jordan Phillips on injured reserve

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Bills sign CB Dane Jackson to active roster, placed DT Jordan Phillips on IR Buffalo also signed QB Shane Buechele and CB Daryl Porter Jr. to the practice squad.

JANUARY 7 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills part ways with underperforming defensive back (again) in latest roster shakeup Dane Jackson has once again reached the end of his tenure with Buffalo.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

NFL Preseason Week 3 Recap: Buffalo Bills 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 As the Bills seek to bolster their defense in 2025, they received encouraging contributions from potentially emerging players in their prese...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • PFF.COM

Christian Benford: "Best Version Of Christian Benford Every Year" Bills Cornerback Christian Benford addressed the media after practice on Thursday, August 21st. Topics included: his focus coming into the s...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Back from personal matter Jackson (personal) played in Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants and recorded three tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup.

Impact Jackson missed minimal practice time tending to a personal issue earlier in the week. He's expected to be a big part of Buffalo's cornerback picture this season alongside Christian Benford, Taron Johnson, Tre'Davious White and rookie Maxwell Hairston.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart show promise in Giants' 34-25 preseason win at Bills

Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart have made promising preseason debuts for the New York Giants in a 34-25 win over the Buffalo Bills

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Not practicing for personal reasons Jackson (personal) isn't practicing Monday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jackson presumably won't be sidelined long since there isn't an injury at play, but it remains to be seen if he'll be back with the team in time to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants. The veteran cornerback is a candidate to open the season in a starting role if rookie first-round pick Maxwell Hairston (knee) isn't ready to begin the regular season.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bills Speak Out On Cornerback Position Battle The Buffalo Bills are happy to see Tre’Davious White and Dane Jackson compete for starting snaps in 2025.

JULY 10, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dane Jackson will be wearing a new number in 2025 Cornerback Dane Jackson returned to the Bills this year after a season in Carolina, and he's wearing Micah Hyde's old No. 23 jersey.

JUNE 3, 2025 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Dane Jackson: "It's Amazing Being Back" Buffalo Bills Cornerback Dane Jackson meets with the media during OTAs. Topics Include: Returning to the Bills after a season away in Caroli...

JUNE 3, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Dawson Knox, Dane Jackson, Alec Anderson, and Darrynton Evans Visit The Huddle For Hunger High School Challenge Winner The Buffalo Bills together with Wegmans and FeedMore WNY visited Orchard Park High School in celebration of their first-place finish in the...

APRIL 30, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

In the Community | Buffalo Bills Huddle for Hunger visit to Orchard Park High School The Buffalo Bills together with Wegmans and FeedMore WNY visited Orchard Park High School in celebration of their first-place finish in the...

APRIL 29, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Buffalo Bills address need at cornerback by selecting Kentucky's Maxwell Hairston 30th in NFL draft

The Buffalo Bills addressed their biggest offseason need by selecting Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston with the 30th pick in the NFL draft

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Bills, cornerback Dane Jackson can mutually benefit from reunion It is a good opportunity for both sides, writes Jay Skurski. The Buffalo Bills add depth at a position with a player the coaching staff trus...

MARCH 20, 2025 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Photos | Bills CB Dane Jackson through the Years As cornerback Dane Jackson signs with the Buffalo Bills, scroll to look through the best photos from his first stint with the team!

MARCH 17, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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Raiders acquiring cornerback Taron Johnson in trade with Bills, AP source says

Bills place DT Phillips on IR; sign CB Jackson off practice squad ahead of playoff game at Jaguars

Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart show promise in Giants' 34-25 preseason win at Bills

Buffalo Bills address need at cornerback by selecting Kentucky's Maxwell Hairston 30th in NFL draft