Overview
- An NFL agent quoted by The Athletic, as relayed by Bleacher Report, floated a scenario to trade Jackson for major draft capital and sign Malik Willis on a lower-cost deal.
- A team executive told The Athletic that Jackson’s decision to work without a certified agent is a big negative, citing the lack of a reliable intermediary for difficult discussions.
- Yahoo Sports highlighted documented communication problems from a 61-page collusion-grievance ruling, including an instance where negotiations slowed because Jackson said his phone’s microphone was broken.
- Jackson has missed four games with back and hamstring issues and is posting lower passing and rushing numbers this season, though reports say he’s tracking to play in Week 18 with the division still in reach.
- Contract dynamics complicate timing, with a reported $74.5 million cap number in 2027 and an estimated $89 million franchise tag in 2028, while past market hesitance and Jackson’s direct-negotiation approach could limit suitors.