Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson is not expected to travel with the team to Germany for Sunday's game against the Colts. Jackson was demoted from the starting lineup in Sunday's loss to the Commanders and there are questions about his reliability. He was also reportedly late to the team hotel on Saturday. The Patriots acquired Jackson in a trade from the Chargers on Oct. 5, and he had played the first four seasons of his career with the Patriots before that.
New England Patriots
- Lost rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez to torn right labrum on Oct. 1
- Jackson utilized as backup in first game back with Patriots
- Elevated to starting lineup for next three games
- Head coach Bill Belichick said Jackson's transition back to Patriots has been a transition
- Consistency in secondary is something team needs to improve
- Cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino deflected questions about team's decision-making with Jackson
- Second-year cornerback Jack Jones also bumped down depth chart
- Third-year pro Shaun Wade made second career start in place of Jackson