Dane Jackson

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		43	1	3	69
2025		16	1	3	43
2024		10	0	0	14
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bills handed Dane Jackson a D+ CVI deal that represents a slight overpay for an unproven commodity at cornerback. Jackson's $3.8M AAV places him in starter money territory, but his track record suggests he's closer to a replacement-level player who benefited from Buffalo's defensive system and lack of depth at the position. At 27 years old, Jackson is entering what should be his prime years, but two seasons of limited impact don't inspire confidence that he'll suddenly justify this investment. The contract structure offers some protection with just $3.6M guaranteed out of the $7.5M total, allowing Buffalo to move on after one year if Jackson fails to step up his game. This feels like the Bills overpaying to retain a known quantity rather than rolling the dice in free agency or the draft, but given the shallow cornerback market, it's an understandable if uninspiring move to maintain roster continuity.

Performance Analysis

Dane Jackson earns an F for the Bills at cornerback, a significant decline for a player who was once a serviceable starter in Buffalo's secondary. Jackson has been beaten in coverage with alarming regularity and has lost the confidence that once made him competitive. His technique has regressed, and he is no longer trusted in meaningful game situations. The Bills have invested in their secondary, and Jackson has been overtaken by younger, more capable options. His days as a contributor in Buffalo appear to be numbered.

Fan Sentiment

Signing Dane Jackson is a sensible depth move for Buffalo's secondary, nothing more. Headlines confirm this was a roster shuffle tied to Jordan Phillips' IR designation. Jackson's eventual release signals he never locked down a permanent role on the roster. Fans accepted him as reliable depth but never viewed him as a cornerstone piece. This signing reflects Buffalo's cycle of recycling known commodities while seeking a true secondary upgrade.