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Patriots release J.C. Jackson, up cap space ahead of free agency

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots released cornerback J.C. Jackson on Friday, an expected move due to financial considerations.

The Patriots had acquired Jackson last October from the Los Angeles Chargers after they lost rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez, their first-round pick, to a season-ending shoulder injury. Jackson had fallen out of favor with the Chargers, who had signed him to a five-year, $82.5 million contract as a free agent in March of 2022.