J.C. Jackson was a surprise absentee during the New England Patriots’ 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Despite being declared active for the game, the veteran cornerback did not participate in the contest and was not even spotted on the sidelines.
A new report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter quoting Jackson’s agent, Neil Schwartz, sheds light on the situation. The 28-year-old apparently missed the game due to “mental health issues.”
“He wasn’t available. Leave it at that,” was all head coach Bill Belichick had to say on the matter during his postgame press conference.