The Patriots have not been in contact with cornerback J.C. Jackson regarding a new contract, Jackson told NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry on Tuesday.
“I guess they feel like they don’t need me," Jackson said in the interview. “I guess I can’t be that important to them. I know I am, but they’re not showing me.“
The 26-year-old has been with the Patriots since 2018, when New England signed the undrafted corner on an entry-level contract. Jackson quickly became a pivotal cog in New England’s secondary, ending the 2021 season with 44 solo tackles and a league-leading 23 passes defended.