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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Jason Lieser

‘Being free’ could help Bears S Eddie Jackson reassert himself as dangerous defender

Jackson had 10 interceptions over his first three seasons, but none since. (Getty)

When the new staff took over the Bears and scrutinized a roster that went 6-11 and got everyone fired, it was fairly easy to sort out which players had potential to be contributors on the next good team and which ones needed to go.

But safety Eddie Jackson was one of the few who didn’t obviously fit either category.

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