MARLIN JACKSON RUMORS

Eagles DB Jackson has sports hernia surgery

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Marlin Jackson had sports hernia surgery, further jeopardizing his career, CSNPhilly.com reported Wednesday. The Eagles signed Jackson to a two-year contract last summer but he has yet to play a down for the club. He missed all of last season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. A former first-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts, Jackson missed...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  August 10, 2011

With Jackson out for the season, what are the Eagles options at free safety?

Marlin Jackson apparently has less luck than the victims of those “Saw” movies. On Tuesday, Jackson suffered a ruptured Achilles’ tendon in his right foot, which will end his season – if not his career. The injury comes on the heels of the Eagles’ signing him to a two-year, $6 million deal to be their new free safety despite the fact that he suffered two knee injuries...
Via The Scores Report  |  June 02, 2010

CB Marlin Jackson suffers Torn Achilles Tendon

The Eagles suffered a blow in the secondary today, as it’s being reported by PFT that CB Marlin Jackson suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his right leg. Eagles cornerback Marlin Jackson suffered a potentially serious leg injury during practice on Tuesday. And it indeed turned out to be serious. Jackson has ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg. The team announced...
Via Eagles Gab  |  June 01, 2010

Marlin Jackson Lost For Season

In a shocking (shocking I say!) development, Marlin Jackson is out for the season with a ruptured achillies. Jackson was signed as a partial solution to the gaping hole(s) at safety and cornerback. It was unclear what position he was going to end up at. What was clear was that Jackson was coming off major knee surgery and the Colts were worried enough about him that they just let...
Via The Recliner GM  |  June 01, 2010

Down Goes Marlin Jackson

So much for veteran Marlin Jackson being the answer at free safety. Already nursing a surgically repaired knee, Jackson took a major step back today after suffering a right ankle injury, which one team source called “not good.” Uh oh. Well, it’s a good thing they drafted Nate Allen, but now the rookie may be forced into duty much sooner than the Eagles wanted. Moving...
Via Inside the Iggles  |  June 01, 2010

DeSean Jackson not expected to get contract extension soon

Earlier in the offseason, young receiver DeSean Jackson was expected to request the Eagles for a new contract that would increase his salary. Though the team has spent some money signing new players like Marlin Jackson and inking trade acquisitions like Darryl Tapp to long-term deals, a new contract for Jackson has yet to come. In fact, the 2-year veteran of the league is not...
Via NFL News & Rumors  |  March 23, 2010

What Does Marlin Jackson Signing Mean for Eagles?

Jackson will immediately become the starter at FS.Earlier today, the Eagles and defensive back Marlin Jackson agreed on a two-year deal. Terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, but it's probably somewhere around $7-8 million. I'd be surprised if the Birds shelled out any more than that.Jackson will immediately be penciled in as the starter at free safety (regardless of...
Via 2 Minutes to Midnight Green  |  March 10, 2010

Eagles upgrade defense; land Marlin Jackson

After visiting multiple teams for most of the past week, free agent defensive back Marlin Jackson (Colts) has agreed to a two year contract with Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jackson has been hampered by injuries over the past few seasons, but has contributed significantly at times for Indianapolis’ defense and should be a valuable addition to the...
Via NFL News & Rumors  |  March 10, 2010

Marlin Jackson leaves Philly without a contract

Marlin Jackson has left the building and he isn't an Eagle. At least not yet. Despite mutual interest between the Eagles and Jackson, the free agent cornerback left the Birds after two days of visiting without a contract. Apparently the Eagles need to see a little more out of Jackson physically before they decide to offer him a deal.While there is still a chance the Eagles...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  March 10, 2010

Jackson headed to Philly; position switch in the works

Free agent cornerback Marlin Jackson (Colts) spent much of last weekend on the road, visiting with multiple teams interested in having him join their secondary next season. But lingering injury concerns may be hurting Jackson’s chances at landing a starting role as a cover corner, and while there is still some interest in his services present, it remains to be seen if he’ll find...
Via NFL News & Rumors  |  March 08, 2010
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