MIKE JACKSON NEWS

Panthers select Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan with No. 8 pick in NFL draft

The Carolina Panthers have given quarterback Bryce Young a deep threat, taking Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After upgrading defense in free agency, Panthers left with more options entering NFL draft

The Carolina Panthers entered the offseason in dire need of upgrading the NFL’s worst defense

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New contracts only the beginning for Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson teamed up in August, and were rewarded with new contracts in March. That's only the beginning for this duo.

MARCH 14 • PANTHERS.COM

Signing Day | Mike Jackson signs his new contract with the Panthers Watch cornerback Mike Jackson and his family walk around Bank of America Stadium and onto the field as he signs his new contract in Carolina...

MARCH 13 • PANTHERS.COM

Mike Jackson meets with the media after signing with the Carolina Panthers Watch the Panthers cornerback answer questions about his new contract and staying with a defensive backfield with the newly extended Jaycee...

MARCH 13 • PANTHERS.COM

Mike Jackson felt at home here, now he gets to stay The veteran cornerback, who agreed to a new two-year deal to remain with the Panthers, is ready to build on his partnership with Jaycee Horn...

MARCH 12 • PANTHERS.COM

PHOTOS: Best of Mike Jackson View some of this seasons best photos of Panthers' cornerback Mike Jackson.

MARCH 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Returning to Carolina Jackson agreed to a two-year, $14.5-million contract with the Panthers on Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's a big payday for the 2019 fifth-round pick of the Cowboys, who has played on five teams since getting drafted and on one-year deals for the last three seasons. In 2024, Jackson earned a starting job with the Panthers and never gave it up, recording career highs in defensive snaps (1,140), tackles (76), pass breakups (17) and interceptions (two).

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Black NFL players offer their survey responses and broader thoughts on a lack of Black head coaches

Reporters from The Associated Press who cover the NFL have spoken to more than 65 Black players from 25 teams this season to gather their thoughts on the state of Black head coache...

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive 2024 campaign Jackson tallied 76 total tackles and 17 passes defended, including two interceptions, over 17 games in 2024.

Impact Jackson was a late addition to the Panthers' first-team defense but emerged as one of the team's most consistent players throughout the year. The 27-year-old set career highs in total tackles, passes defended and interceptions during his first season with the Panthers, playing the most defensive snaps of his career (1,140). Jackson signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Seahawks last year before being traded to Carolina in late August, making him an unrestricted free agent this offseason. He could re-sign with the Panthers after starting all 17 games this season, but he's also likely to draw significant interest from contending teams in need of secondary help following his strong 2024 campaign.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Jackson snags tipped-ball INT on Michael Penix Jr.'s pass in third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson intercepts the Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix pass intended for wide receiver Ray-Ra...

JANUARY 5 • PANTHERS.COM

Mike Jackson's DB blitz produces a quick 4-yard TFL on Irving Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving for a loss of 4 yards in Week 17 of the 202...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Mike Jackson on his late-game defensive plays against the Arizona Cardinals Watch the Panthers cornerback speak to the media after Carolina's thrilling 36-30 win in Week 16.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

New York Giants' misfiring offense takes on the Carolina Panthers' troubled defense in Germany

The New York Giants’ NFL-worst offense takes on the Carolina Panthers’ league-worst defense in Germany on Sunday in a meeting of two 2-7 teams

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Jackson speaks to the media about returning to Germany Watch the Panthers defensive back talk about being born in Frankfurt and his big pass breakup last weekend against the New Orleans Saints.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

For one weekend, Mike Jackson gets to return "home" Carolina Panthers corner Mike Jackson was born in Germany, and German was his first language. So this trip gives him a chance to get back to...

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Mike Jackson on his big fourth-quarter pass breakup Watch the Panthers defensive back speak to the media after the team's Week 9 win against the New Orleans Saints.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Impresses vs. Denver Jackson recorded 10 total tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.

Impact The first-year Panther was one of three players with double-digit stops in Sunday's loss, tying Josey Jewell as the team's second-leading tackler behind Demani Richardson's 11-stop effort. Jackson has now recorded 43 total tackles and six passes defended, including one interception, across the Panthers' first eight games this season. He's expected to continue starting opposite Jaycee Horn as part of Carolina's top outside cornerback duo in Week 9, when the Panthers host the Saints.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses vs. Denver Jackson recorded 10 total tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.

Impact The first-year Panther was one of three players with double-digit stops in Sunday's loss, tying Josey Jewell as the team's second-leading tackler behind Demani Richardson's 11-stop effort. Jackson has now recorded 43 total tackles and six passes defended, including one interception, across the Panthers' first eight games this season. He's expected to continue starting opposite Jaycee Horn as part of Carolina's top outside cornerback duo in Week 9, when the Panthers host the Saints.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Mike Jackson denies Falcons TD with goal line PBU vs. Drake London Watch Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson breaks up the pass for wide receiver Drake London at the goal line.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Breaks out in Week 3 Jackson logged nine total tackles (all solo) and defended three passes, including one interception, during Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders.

Impact Jackson had one of the best games of his six-year NFL career Sunday, as he led the Panthers in total tackles and passes defended while also picking off Gardner Minshew in the fourth quarter. The first-year Panther has impressed through his first three games in Carolina, recording 17 total tackles and four passes defended over 186 defensive snaps. Expect Jackson to continue lining up opposite Jaycee Horn, creating problems for opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out in Week 3 Jackson logged nine total tackles (all solo) and defended three passes, including one interception, during Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders.

Impact Jackson had one of the best games of his six-year NFL career Sunday, as he lead the Panthers in total tackles and passes defended while also picking off Gardner Minshew in the fourth quarter. The first-year Panther has impressed through his first three games in Carolina, recording 17 total tackles and four passes defended over 186 defensive snaps. Expect Jackson to continue lining up opposite Jaycee Horn, creating problems for opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Carolina Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Wednesday that Jackson is expected to start opposite Jaycee Horn as the Panthers' top boundary cornerbacks, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observ...

Impact Jackson and Canales spent some time together while Canales was an assistant on Seattle's coaching staff, and he's already overtaken Dane Jackson as one of the Panthers' starting corners just six days after being traded to Carolina. The 27-year-old has been reliable over the past two seasons, appearing in all 34 of the Seahawks' regular-season games and recording 109 total tackles and 17 passes defended, including one interception.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Carolina The Panthers acquired Jackson from the Seahawks on Thursday in exchange for linebacker Michael Barrett, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 27-year-old cornerback has appeared in all 34 of the Seahawks' regular-season games since 2022, recording 109 total tackles and 17 passes defended, including one interception. Jackson is expected to add depth to a Panthers secondary that already ranked third in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (171.5 yards) in 2023. He could even find himself starting if Dane Jackson (hamstring) isn't ready for the team's regular-season opener Sep. 8 against the Saints.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in first year as starter Jackson posted 75 tackles (63 solo), 12 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and an interception over 17 regular-season games in 2022.

Impact Jackson played just 28 defensive snaps through his first three NFL seasons, but he started all 17 games in 2022 and played nearly every snap. The 2019 fifth-round pick was quite productive for fantasy purposes. However, he'll be a free agent in March, and he'll likely need to battle for a starting job in 2023 whether in Seattle or not.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE