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DANTE JACKSON AGREES TO TERMS WITH PANTHERS! - PantherFan007 - 03-19-2022
Action Jackson is back for another contract! Welcome back Dante!
Panthers agree to terms with Donte Jackson
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers are staying busy, and they got a captain back in the fold on Saturday.
Cornerback Donte Jackson agreed to terms on a new three-year contract, a significant boost for a defense which was leaning young.
At 26, Jackson is the elder of the cornerback room, as none of the other players at his position are older than 25.
Bringing him back will be significant for the development of the group that includes Jaycee Horn, CJ Henderson, Keith Taylor Jr., and others.
But the maturity Jackson adds is more than a function of chronological age, as he was voted a team captain last year, and blossomed in the role. This new deal allows him to build on that, and continue to grow as one of the leaders in the locker room.
"It's crazy. Now that I'm older, I listen more," Jackson said last fall after receiving the honor. "I actually absorb coaching, I absorb coach (Matt) Rhule and the scheme and the plan. The brand, you know? I think this being a football place, a football atmosphere, a bunch of football guys around, this is a perfect home for me, that I was able to mature.
"Coach Rhule and them were on me from the start, just about maturing. They weren't worried about the football; they were worried about maturing. And that's one thing, coming into year four, I wasn't thinking about being a captain, just maturing and leading by example. My teammates noticed my growth, and how I come in every day and just be the same guy, but elevate it."
He also played some of his best football last season, before missing the final five games with a groin injury.
He tied for the team lead with two interceptions, and had a team-high 10 passes defensed, and a forced fumble last year.
The former second-round pick has 12 career interceptions.
He's also the fourth member of the 2018 draft class to sign a new contract, after first-rounder DJ Moore agreed to an extension on Friday and fourth-rounders Ian Thomas and Marquis Haynes Sr. got new deals earlier this offseason.
RE: DANTE JACKSON AGREES TO TERMS WITH PANTHERS! - Hobbit99 - 03-19-2022
I'm REALLY pleased to see this.
We had a terrific defensive backfield last year. Lots of talent and plenty of reserve. If we had lost both Jackson and Gilmore we would have had a mountain to climb to get young guys prepared to play this year. NOW--- we will be OK as long as Jaycee Horn comes back ready to go. If he is still limited, we'll be behind the power curve once again (at least to start the season..).
So, Action Jackson--- WELCOME Back.!!!
RE: DANTE JACKSON AGREES TO TERMS WITH PANTHERS! - PantherFan007 - 03-19-2022
I'm glad he's back again, but I'm praying Jaycee Horn makes a complete recovery over the offseason. I guess if he had to get hurt, it was better that it was earlier in the season than later, that way he gets more time to heal and rehab.
A healthy Jaycee Horn is a nasty secondary ;)
RE: DANTE JACKSON AGREES TO TERMS WITH PANTHERS! - Hobbit99 - 03-19-2022
(03-19-2022, 04:57 PM)PantherFan007 Wrote: I'm glad he's back again, but I'm praying Jaycee Horn makes a complete recovery over the offseason. I guess if he had to get hurt, it was better that it was earlier in the season than later, that way he gets more time to heal and rehab.
A healthy Jaycee Horn is a nasty secondary ;)
Yep.. Absolutely correct.
I sure hope Jaycee recovers completely before season starts. We're going to need him for certain. I don't think we can compete for Gilmore. Too much history, too good and too expensive. Gilmore did us right. Hate to see him go.....
But that's ok. We'll be fine as long as Jaycee comes back strong...
THIS...!!!
Don't think I have EVER seen anyone get so far "up the ladder" for an INT. This is ONE reason I like Jackson. He has the speed and he can GO GET THE BALL....
WATCH this.!! : Donte Jackson INT.
RE: DANTE JACKSON AGREES TO TERMS WITH PANTHERS! - Josh21 - 03-19-2022
Love this signing. Absolutely love it. Unless bpa, no need for cb in the draft w/ few selections.
RE: DANTE JACKSON AGREES TO TERMS WITH PANTHERS! - BlackCatzFan - 03-20-2022
I’m not happy it’s Jackson, but at least it’s a CB. Jackson gets burned, and reaches for his leg or ankle EVERY TIME. Jackson is out of position a bunch, and has to make up for it. Kid has all the talent none of the instincts.