CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson on Thursday admitted he was "totally out of line'' for criticizing interim head coach Perry Fewell for two defensive calls that led to touchdowns in Sunday's 40-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Jackson was the nearest defender when he appeared to leave his coverage on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan to Calvin Ridley in the second quarter. He also was the closest defender on a 93-yard touchdown catch by Olamide Zaccheaus in the third quarter when he was one-on-one with the receiver on a zero blitz call.