Mike Jackson: Everything you need to know

Jackson tallied 68 total tackles (54 solo), 19 passes defensed, including four interceptions, and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games in 2025. Jackson was incredible during the Panthers' wild-card loss to the Rams on Saturday, recording four passes defensed, including an interception that helped set up a Carolina touchdown in the third quarter. The Miami product has been one of the NFL's top corners since joining the Panthers in 2024, recording 144 total tackles and 36 passes defensed (most in the NFL), including six interceptions, over 34 regular-season games. Having signed a two-year, $10.5 million extension with Carolina last offseason, Jackson is expected to start opposite Jaycee Horn to form one of the league's premier outside cornerback duos ahead of the 2026 season.

Jackson recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, during Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks. The 28-year-old led the Panthers' defense in total tackles during Sunday's loss, eclipsing double-digit stops for the first time this season. Jackson also picked off Sam Darnold on a pass intended for Jaxon Smith-Njigba early in the third quarter. Across 16 appearances this season, Jackson has recorded 61 total tackles, 19 passes defensed (most in the NFL), including four interceptions, and one forced fumble. He's expected to start opposite Jaycee Horn to form one of the league's best outside cornerback duos in the Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers on Saturday.

Jackson recorded one solo tackle and a pick-six in Carolina's win over the Rams on Sunday. Jackson recorded one of the team's two interceptions of Matthew Stafford, which he returned for the first touchdown of his career. The 28-year-old is having a strong season across his first 13 outings, logging 42 tackles (35 solo) and a career-high three interceptions.