An arrest warrant has been issued for Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson after he failed to seem for a courtroom listening to on site visitors prices in Massachusetts.
In line with a courtroom docket, Jackson was supposed to seem in Attleboro District Court docket final Friday associated to reckless driving and rushing prices from 2021, when he performed for the New England Patriots.
Chargers coach Brandon Staley stated Monday the crew is conscious of the matter, however stated he didn’t know if the crew would take any disciplinary motion in opposition to Jackson.
“It’s a personal matter for J.C. and he’s working by it,” Staley stated.
Final December, Jackson was arrested in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, resulting from a nonviolent household concern. He was launched in the future later.
Staley stated Jackson’s newest authorized state of affairs was not associated to him being inactive for Sunday’s sport in opposition to Minnesota.
Jackson performed in 85 of the 132 Chargers’ defensive snaps within the first two video games. He was focused 12 instances and allowed six receptions for 118 yards and a landing.
Jackson signed a five-year, $82.5 million contract final 12 months however hasn’t come near being the identical participant he was in New England, the place he picked off 25 passes between 2018 and 2021.
When requested what Jackson can do to work his manner again into the cornerback rotation, Staley pointed to Jackson’s apply and preparation needing to enhance. The Chargers (1-2) host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
“He simply has to determine the consistency and efficiency in all methods. Once more, you earn that week to week on this league and that’s actually the place it’s,” Staley stated.
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