Cornerback Donte Jackson has nine interceptions and 20 passes defensed over the past two seasons. His 2024 season with the Steelers got him a two-year, $13 million deal with the Chargers.
His 2025 season with the Chargers has him wanting even more in 2026.
“Just to keep the foot on the pedal,” Jackson said, via Omar Navarro of the team website. “I feel like the last two seasons I’ve emerged, to me personally, as one of the top corners in the league. That’s just kind of how I feel, so just adding to that.”
Jackson, 30, had a Pro Bowl-caliber season even if he wasn’t rewarded with a first-all-star honor. He had a team-best 12 passes defensed last season and tied for the team lead with four interceptions.
Pro Football Focus had him with only 24 receptions, the second-fewest among cornerbacks with at least 400 coverage snaps.
Jackson, who played his first six seasons with the Panthers, insists he isn’t looking for personal accolades.
“I’m team first, so I don’t have a personal agenda,” Jackson said. “I don’t have any personal goals but to be the best teammate I could be. Just blessed to have a group of guys that share that same mindset. Nobody is selfish. Nobody has selfish goals.”
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