The Chargers finally decided to cut bait with disgruntled cornerback J.C. Jackson whom they signed prior to the 2022 season for five years and $82.5 million. On Wednesday morning, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Chargers are sending Jackson back to the Patriots for a swap of 2025 sixth and seventh-round draft picks.
To help facilitate the move, the Chargers are also paying the majority of his $12 million in guaranteed money for the 2023 season. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Patriots are paying roughly $1.5 million of his $9.33 million salary and the Chargers are covering the rest in a signing bonus.