Bears Release Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair

Bears Release Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair

9 months ago

The Chicago Bears announced on Thursday that they released safety Eddie Jackson and center Cody Whitehair. Jackson, a two-time Pro Bowler with the Bears in 2018 and 2019, had a career-low 37 tackles (32 solo), one interception and five passes defensed in 12 starts in his seventh season in the Windy City in 2023. The 30-year-old defensive back will now look for work outside of Chicago in 2024 for the first time in his career after being drafted in the fourth round in 2017 out of Alabama. In his seven-year career, he's recorded 459 tackles (355 solo), two sacks, 14 tackles for loss, 15 interceptions (three returned for touchdowns), 44 passes defensed, 10 forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries (three returned for TDs). Whitehair's release will create $9 million in salary cap space in 2024.

Source: Chicago Bears