"D'Marco Jackson quietly authored one of the most impressive under-the-radar seasons you'll see from a Bears linebacker. A fifth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in the 2022 NFL Draft, Jackson made the first of an extended look with Chicago as he made four starts while appearing on a career-high 261 defensive snaps."
"Jackson made his first notable impact when he earned Pro Football Focus' top grade for Bears players in the team's Week 15 win against the Browns. He also picked up NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts in that game."
"Jackson was a quality fill-in while the Bears were without their starting linebackers during the regular season, and looked comfortable when thrust into the starting lineup in the playoffs when injuries knocked out T.J. Edwards against the Rams."
The Chicago Bears retained linebacker D'Marco Jackson on a two-year contract worth $7.5 million with potential incentives reaching $10.5 million. Jackson, originally drafted by New Orleans in 2022, had a standout season with Chicago, appearing in 261 defensive snaps and making four starts. He earned Pro Football Focus's top grade for Bears players in Week 15 against Cleveland and received NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Jackson performed well as a fill-in starter when injuries sidelined T.J. Edwards and other linebackers. The Bears face linebacker depth concerns after parting with Tremaine Edmunds and dealing with injuries to Edwards and Noah Sewell, making Jackson's retention a cost-effective move.
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