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CB J.C. Jackson surprise inactive for Chargers - ESPN

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Los Angeles Chargers made cornerback J.C. Jackson inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.

The decision comes as a surprise, as the team didn't list Jackson on its injury report during the week and the Chargers will play against Justin Jefferson, who leads the NFL in receiving yards.

Jackson signed a five-year, $82.5 million deal with the Chargers in May 2022 after a Pro Bowl and All-Pro season with the New England Patriots, where he was second in the NFL with eight interceptions.

Since Jackson has been with the Chargers, he has struggled to match his play in New England. Last season, Jackson allowed a career-worst 149.3 passing rating when targeted, according to Pro Football Reference, before rupturing the patellar tendon in his right knee in Week 7 and missing the rest of the season.

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