Patriots Reacquire Disgruntled J.C. Jackson in Trade with Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers have traded cornerback J.C. Jackson back to the New England Patriots in exchange for late-round draft picks. Jackson, who had been benched and deactivated by the Chargers, rejoins his original team amidst a rash of injuries in the Patriots' secondary. The Chargers' decision to trade Jackson so soon after signing him to a lucrative deal reflects poorly on their coaching staff, while the Patriots see the move as a low-risk, high-reward opportunity to bring back a player who thrived in their system.