Wallace back in familiar starting spot in Bills secondary
Each year, the Buffalo Bills bring in new competition in a bid to challenge cornerback Levi Wallace for the starting jobSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press
DANE JACKSON #23 - CORNERBACK - BUFFALO BILLS
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Back to work Jackson (neck) was back at practice Wednesday sporting a red no-contact jersey, Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact It seems as if Jackson will be set to go when the Bills take on the Steelers in Week 1, though he probably didn't do enough this summer -- the untimely injury certainly didn't help -- to overtake Levi Wallace for the No. 2 cornerback spot. The Bills remain high on Jackson, however, so the 2020 seventh-rounder should see the field aplenty this season.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
To compete for starter's spot Jackson is expected to be the main challenger to Levi Wallace for the second starting cornerback job opposite TreDavious White, Vic Carucci of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Jackson was chosen in the seventh round of the 2020 draft, and while he only saw action in five regular-season games, the Bills like what he brings to the table. GM Brandon Beane has stated that "right now those two guys will compete it out ... we're very content with those two guys and we'll see what happens" in referring to Wallace and Jackson being the clear frontrunners for that No. 2 spot. That said, Wallace has more experience, and while he's not much of a star, he's also never really let the team down over 35 regular-season starts, winning several competitions to maintain the job. Jackson will probably have to outperform him by a clear margin to earn that starting spot, but at least the Bills appear to be giving him a fair shake toward that quest.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Draft over, Bills face decision on Allen, Edmunds' contracts
The NFL draft might be over, but Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane is facing two big decisionsMAY 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Bills sign 13 to reserve-future deals, including WR Kumerow
Receiver Jake Kumerow was among 13 players signed by the Buffalo Bills to reserve-future contractsJANUARY 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Chiefs have Edwards-Helaire, no Bell, Watkins vs Bills
The Kansas City Chiefs have Clyde Edwards-Helaire but are missing fellow running back Le’Veon Bell and veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins for their AFC championship game against t...JANUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Bills elevate Kenny Stills, Dane Jackson for AFC Championship Kenny Stills could be an emergency option for the Bills on Sunday.
JANUARY 23, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM
Bills elevate WR Kenny Stills and CB Dane Jackson from practice squad | AFC Championship game The Bills announced these roster moves on Saturday.
JANUARY 23, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Week 17 promotion Jackson has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against Miami, the Bills' official site reports.
Impact The seventh-round rookie last suited up Week 10, but all signs point to the Bills using at least part of Sunday's game as a chance to rest up some starters, so Jackson could see some action in the regular-season finale.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'Hail Murray' loss will linger through Bills' bye week off
The sting of DeAndre Hopkins' leaping last-second touchdown catch is going to linger much longer for the Buffalo BillsNOVEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press
Injures knee Sunday Jackson (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Jackson has been forced off the field during just his third appearance of the season. With Levi Wallace (undisclosed) and Josh Norman (illness) both on the reserve/COVID-19 list and absent Sunday, Jackson's absence is a somewhat significant loss for Buffalo's secondary.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bills' Norman ruled out after testing positive for COVID-19
Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be one of four players and one assistant coach not traveling with the team for its game at the Arizon...NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press
Buffalo Bills should stick with Dane Jackson at cornerback The Buffalo Bills should give Dane Jackson another start at cornerback. The Buffalo Bills at cornerback took one step forward, one step back...
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM
Gase hands off playcalling, but Jets offense stalls in loss
Adam Gase decided it was time to change things up with the New York Jets’ inept offenseOCTOBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press
Bills end 2-game skid with 18-10 victory over winless Jets
Josh Allen and the Bills were held out of the end zone for the first time this season but Tyler Bass tied a franchise record with six field goals to help Buffalo snap a two-game sk...OCTOBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press
Bills tight end Dawson Knox tests positive; out for Jets
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss Sunday’s game at the New York JetsOCTOBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press
Bills CB Norman out vs Jets, White questionable
The Buffalo Bills will be shorthanded at cornerback for Sunday’s game against the New York JetsOCTOBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press
Quick return, off COVID list Jackson was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact The rookie seventh-rounder can now join his new teammates and will try to win a job as a reserve cornerback in his first NFL season. Cornerback E.J. Gaines has already opted out for 2020, while star corner Tre'Davious White is considering it as of Thursday morning. Jackson may end up being more needed than the usual seventh-rounder, though there's little chance he'd ever start this early in his career.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to COVID list The Bills placed Jackson (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports
Impact Jackson is one of three Buffalo cornerbacks on the list, joining Siran Neal and Isiah Brown. Selected in the seventh round of April's draft, Jackson will have a delayed start to camp due to either testing positive for COVID-19 or having close contact with someone who did in the recent past.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NFL medical boss not surprised by positive cases, opt outs Defensive backs Siran Neal and Dane Jackson both tested positive Thursday, upping the team’s total to five since rookies reported on July 21...
JULY 30, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
Buffalo Bills Siran Neal, Dane Jackson added to Reserve/COVID-19 list Jackson tested positive a few days after rookies first reported.
JULY 30, 2020 • BUFFALORUMBLINGS.COM
Buffalo's final pick signs Jackson has signed his rookie deal, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact The seventh-rounder from Pitt performs better on the field than his average size and below-average speed would indicate, accruing 43 pass breakups and four picks in his four seasons as a Panther. Jackson is probably not athletic enough to line up outside in the pros, but he may have the instincts and special teams ability to make the team as a depth defensive back.
MAY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
