The Green Bay Packers are gearing up for the 2024 off-season with aspirations of reclaiming the NFC North championship. Last year, the Lions dominated the division and secured their first title in three decades. Nonetheless, as the season progressed, the Packers demonstrated their ability to match up against any formidable NFC playoff team.

As the Packers and Lions aim to capitalize on their achievements from the 2023 season, a fellow NFC North competitor is facing the departure of one of their top performers. Rex Villas from Wisconsin Sports Heroics initially covered this development for our website.

A major development has occurred in the 2024 NFL offseason, as one of the Green Bay Packers’ primary rivals, the Chicago Bears, have made significant moves. Veteran defensive back Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair are being released by the Bears, as reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

The Chicago Bears have freed up significant cap space by releasing veterans S Eddie Jackson and OL Cody Whitehair, who had a combined salary cap hit of approximately $32 million. This move provides even more financial flexibility for Chicago.

Jackson, who inked a four-year deal with the Bears in 2020 worth $58.4 million, now finds himself among the many players seeking a new opportunity before the start of the 2024 NFL season. At 30 years old, Jackson is well-known to Green Bay Packers fans, having spent his entire NFL career in the NFC North.

As for whether Jackson might remain in the same division but with a different team, only time will tell. However, his experience and depth in the secondary should undoubtedly attract interest from teams seeking to bolster their defensive capabilities.

Packers Fans React To Chicago Losing Eddie Jackson

When Packers fans learned about Jackson’s departure from Chicago, they certainly made their voices heard on social media.