The Chargers traded cornerback JC Jackson to the Patriots last week for nothing.
Los Angeles’ desire to hold nothing back was exacerbated by Jackson’s alleged behavior in his final game with the Chargers.
NFL Media reports that Jackson “Repeatedly refused entry“Riders game last Sunday. According to the report, Jackson stood on the sideline with his shoes untied “even when a teammate was hit and needed to get off the field.”
Several coaches reportedly tried to convince Jackson to play. He reportedly claimed it wasn’t warm enough.
The previous week, Jackson was a healthy scratch for the Chargers in Minnesota.
The fact that the Chargers, along with all other teams, own and operate NFL Media tends to implicitly confirm the accuracy of the team’s claim. If the Chargers didn’t believe the substance of the report, it likely wouldn’t have been reported on a platform the Chargers partly own. Or, at least, it was possible to note the strong objection on the part of the team.
The Chargers could have tried to void Jackson’s remaining guarantees and release him. It is currently unclear why the Chargers chose not to do so. It is possible that most of the guaranteed money has already been paid to Jackson.
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