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Baltimore Ravens Sign Pro-Bowl Safety Eddie Jackson in a Bid for Defensive Reinforcement

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Published on July 20, 2024
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The Baltimore Ravens are beefing up their defensive backfield by snagging a Pro-Bowl talent who's looking to make his mark after a stint shadowed by injuries. In a one-year agreement, former Bears' safety Eddie Jackson has been tapped to join the Ravens' roster, as reported by WMAR2 News. The deal injects some veteran savvy into a group that already boasts names like Kyle Hamilton and Marcus Williams.

Eddie Jackson is no stranger to the highlight reel with six defensive touchdowns under his belt during his tenure with the Bears. But last season's haul was a solitary pick and 37 tackles across 12 games, a downturn some attribute to pesky foot injuries. Despite these niggles, Jackson's experience is undeniable, having made a home in Chicago's defensive gridiron for seven seasons with notable peaks including Pro-Bowl appearances in 2018 and 2019, as detailed by AP News.

Training camp looms on the horizon, opening Sunday, where Jackson will no doubt be eager to prove that his playmaking days aren't just echoes of a Pro-Bowl past.