FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson is dealing with mental health issues, his agent Neil Schwartz told ESPN on Sunday after Jackson was active for the team's 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs but did not play and wasn't spotted on the sidelines.
Jackson's status was the first topic coach Bill Belichick was asked about after the game.
Belichick simply said Jackson wasn't available. When asked why Jackson was on the game-day roster if he wasn't available, Belichick responded: "He wasn't available. Just leave it at that.