Eddie Jackson has been involved in some elite defensive back play and helped Bears star Jaylon Johnson become one of the NFL’s best.
After getting released, Jackson waited and finally signed a one-year deal with the Ravens just before the first training camp practice. Jackson called Baltimore a perfect fit, and when asked about the Ravens’ defensive back group, he called the unit “one of the most competitive” and deepest since his time at Alabama.
Eddie Jackson on joining the Ravens secondary: "Man, this is crazy. I feel like this is probably the most deep and competitive DB room I done had since Alabama with Minka [Fitzpatrick], Ronnie [Harrison] and Marlon. … It's definitely special." pic.twitter.com/jri55hjP51
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) July 22, 2024
The Ravens lost their No. 3 safety, Geno Stone, in free agency, and they’ve been in the market for a potential replacement since March. Jackson, a two-time Pro Bowl selection with 15 career regular-season interceptions, will join the dynamic duo of Marcus Williams and Kyle Hamilton, one of the league’s top safety tandems.
The cornerback group includes Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Stephens, Arthur Maulet, Nate Wiggins, and T.J. Tampa.