What the Patriots are saying about J.C. Jackson’s return to Foxborough

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Mac Jones, Hunter Henry, and Jahlani Tavai weigh in.

With Christian Gonzalez out for the season and three extra cornerbacks on injured reserve, the Patriots turned to a well-recognized face so as to add depth to their secondary.

The Patriots traded for J.C. Jackson on Wednesday, reuniting the 2021 Professional Bowler with the group he began his profession with.

Patriots tight-end Hunter Henry stated he’s excited to see Jackson return to Foxborough.

“Properly, that yr he made lots of performs, that’s for certain,” Henry stated. “He was a ballhawk. He was across the ball, it appeared like, on a regular basis. So, I’m excited to have a man like that again within the scheme. He made lots of performs after I was right here. Excited to see him do this once more.”

Quarterback Mac Jones remembers studying from Jackson and training towards the speedy nook.

“JC was an incredible participant,” Jones stated. “Clearly, he taught me so much throughout my rookie yr. He was simply aggressive. There are lots of corners that play like him, however he’s very distinctive. He’s quick, he’s aggressive. He has a very good knack for the ball, so yeah, he’s an excellent participant.”

Accidents compelled the Patriots to make a transfer and tackle the cornerback place. Jackson admitted he’s not one hundred pc wholesome throughout a current interview with The Athletic.

However, if he can return to a stage just like the one he was on when he left, the danger to carry him in might be price a giant reward.

“He had nice years when he was right here. I’m excited to see him again in a Patriot uniform doing what he does,” linebacker Jahlani Tavai stated. “When he’s again within the constructing, it is going to be thrilling however for now we’re going to work with what we have now and all people that has a chance to play, I hope that they take full benefit.”