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LB D'Marco Jackson is making the most of his starting opportunity with the Chicago Bears

D’Marco Jackson felt he just needed a chance to play

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Bears LB D'Marco Jackson named NFC Defensive Player of the Week Registering the first interception and sack of his NFL career last Sunday against the Browns earned Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson NFC Def...

DECEMBER 17 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Huge performance in victory Jackson posted seven tackles, including two solo, with one interception and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 31-3 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Impact Jackson has delivered highly variable tackle totals in four games as a starter, ranging from three to 15 stops, and this marked his first sack of the season. As long as he remains in an expanded role, his mix of splash plays and inconsistency makes him a volatile IDP option.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 win

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DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Makes five tackles in win Jackson finished with five tackles (two solo) in Friday's 24-15 win over the Eagles.

Impact The middle linebacker also played on every defensive snap for the second game in a row as Chicago continues to deal with injuries at linebacker to T.J. Edwards (hand), Tremaine Edmunds (groin), Noah Sewell (elbow) and Ruben Hyppolite (shoulder). Jackson should continue to see opportunities until Edwards returns.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Steps into major role Jackson recorded 15 tackles, including five solo, in the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Jackson took over at middle linebacker with Chicago down its top three linebackers, leading to a full-time role. After logging only 32 defensive snaps and roughly one tackle per game before Week 12, his sudden workload makes him an elite IDP fill-in as long as linebacker injuries persist.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Making first career start Jackson is in line to make his first career start in Sunday's game against the Steelers, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Two of Chicago's starting linebackers, T.J. Edwards (hand) and Noah Sewell (elbow), are inactive for Sunday's contest. In nine games this season, Jackson has played on 32 defensive snaps and 180 special-teams snaps, making 11 tackles (four solo).

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Looking good for Week 4 Jackson (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Jackson was sidelined for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys due to a hamstring issue, but it appears he's over it as preparation for Week 4 kicks into gear. He projects to play most if not all of his snaps on special teams Sunday at Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Dallas Jackson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Jackson registered an LP-DNP-LP practice log this past week while working through a hamstring injury. He has not progressed enough in his recovery to suit up Sunday, and his next chance to play is Week 4 against the Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 28. Ruben Hyppolite will serve as the Bears' top backup at outside linebacker behind Tremaine Edmunds and Noah Sewell in Jackson's absence.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Checks into preseason opener Jackson (ankle) recorded one tackle (one solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 27-13 preseason loss against the Chargers.

Impact Jackson spent the last four weeks of the 2024 season on New Orleans' injured reserve list due to an ankle injury, but he was apparently healthy again for the start of the 2025 preseason. He played exclusively on special teams during most of his appearances last year and will have to compete for a spot on the Saints' final 53-man roster.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss rest of regular season Jackson (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Jackson injured his ankle last Sunday against the Giants and had already been ruled out for this Sunday's Week 15 game against Washington. With his move to IR, the linebacker is now ineligible to return during the regular season. Jackson finishes the NFL campaign with a career-high 14 tackles (eight solo) while playing primarily on special teams.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Week 15 Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Commanders, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Jackson hurt his ankle in the second quarter this past Sunday against the Giants and didn't return. The third-year linebacker was unable to practice all week and will thus miss Sunday's matchup against Washington. Jackson hasn't played a defensive snap in any of his past seven contests, but he's a core special-teamer for the Saints.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Jackson injured his ankle in the second quarter, and it is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's contest. Jackson has mostly played exclusively on special teams since Week 7.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with ankle injury Jackson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Jackson suffered the injury in the second quarter, and he went to the locker room after being checked out by trainers on the sidelines.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 4 Jackson (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Atlanta, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picay...

Impact Jackson missed the first three games of the regular season due to a calf injury he sustained during training camp. Jackson mostly played on special teams in 2023, but he could see playing time with the first-team defense Sunday after Demario Davis was ruled out due to a hamstring injury.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 3 Jackson (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Jackson managed to log back-to-back limited practice sessions heading into the weekend, but he'll nonetheless miss a third straight regular-season game due to a lingering calf injury. The depth linebacker will target Week 4 on the road against Atlanta to retake the field.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 2 Jackson (calf) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Jackson has been able to participate in practice for two straight weeks, and he'll have to wait until Week 3 against the Eagles to make his regular-season debut. Anfernee Orji will serve as the top reserve linebacker for the Saints on Sunday behind starters Pete Werner, Demario Davis and Willie Gay.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Jackson (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports reports.

Impact The Appalachian State product failed to participate in any practice this week due to a calf injury, so being ruled out for Week 1 comes as no surprise. With Jackson, Jaylan Ford (hamstring) and Nephi Sewell (knee) all sidelined Sunday, Anfernee Orji remains the only reserve inside linebacker on the Saints' roster.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing calf injury Jackson exited Thursday's practice due to a calf injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jackson has started in both of the Saints' preseason contests and has accumulated five tackles (three solo) over that span. He's competing for a depth spot on New Orleans' linebacker corps behind starters Willie Gay, Demario Davis (hamstring) and Pete Werner (shoulder). Jackson operated mostly on special teams in 2023, finishing the season with 12 tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery for a touchdown across 17 regular-season games.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR New Orleans placed Jackson (undisclosed) on its IR list Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact It's not clear what injury Jackson is dealing with, but the move means he'll be shut down for the entirety of the 2022-23 season unless he works out an injury settlement with the team. As he works to rehab from whatever's holding him out, his absence will open up opportunities for Andrew Dowell and Eric Wilson at linebacker.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

2022 NFL Draft Grades: Falcons earn top NFC South mark

The Falcons' draft class continues their rebuild moving in the right direction in an evolving NFC South, Rob Rang writes.

MAY 6, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

2022 NFL Draft Grades: Falcons earn top NFC South mark

Big Easy bound The Saints selected Jackson in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 161st overall.

Impact Jackson consistently marked up the stat sheet at Appalachian State, as he posted 221 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, 14 pass breakups, 8.5 sacks and three interceptions over his final two seasons. He's light for a linebacker at 6-foot, 233 pounds, but his 4.55 40-yard dash gives him range and provides immediate utility on special teams.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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