Overview
- Jackson has been a healthy scratch for six of Cincinnati's first eight games and logged only six defensive snaps this season in Week 5.
- He becomes the third recent defensive departure or request after linebacker Logan Wilson sought a trade and tackle Mike Pennel secured a release.
- Pennel reached a noninjury settlement with the team this week and was promptly signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.
- The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, creating a near-term window for a resolution to Jackson's status.
- Analysts at Pro Football Rumors note his youth and rookie deal could draw low-risk interest, though a release followed by a taxi-squad spot is described as a plausible path.