There’s been no contact this offseason between J.C. Jackson’s representatives and the New England Patriots, according to the Pro Bowl cornerback.
Jackson on Tuesday told NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry that he and the Patriots have not engaged in any contract talks since the season ended. The 26-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent when the NFL league year begins March 16.
“I guess they feel like they don’t need me,” Jackson told Perry. “I guess I can’t be that important to them. I know I am, but they’re not showing me.”
Jackson said the Patriots did approach him during the season about a potential extension, but that no deal came from those talks.