A classic camp-body signing with minimal long-term upside for Tampa Bay's linebacker depth. Headlines show Jackson was repeatedly elevated as a game-day roster fill, signaling limited roster security. The most telling signal: he was ultimately cut, suggesting he never secured a permanent role. Fans noted his friendship with Ravens star Kyle Hamilton, making his NFL journey a feel-good storyline. Jackson projects as a fringe practice squad candidate with long odds of sticking on any 53-man roster.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Nick's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL LBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Nick is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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Total Value
$2.1M
AAV
$1.1M
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