The New England Patriots have some big names on their list of free agents-to-be, but J.C. Jackson still stands out among them. The team’s number one cornerback in 2021 as well as a Pro Bowl selection, Jackson has developed into the NFL’s premier ballhawks in his four seasons since arriving as a rookie free agent.
Needless to say that he will have his fair share of suitors once he hits the open market. The question is: Will he?
Jackson, after all, is a prime candidate to receive the franchise tag this season — a notion supported by CBS Sports’ salary cap expert Joel Corry:
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