Jackson signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on Monday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports. Jackson signed with Chicago as an undrafted free agent out of USC in May and ended up spending the majority of the season on their practice squad. He'll now have the opportunity to be a part of the Bears' offseason programs and earn a spot on their squad for their next campaign.
The Bears are signing Jackson to the practice squad Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Jackson reunites with Chicago's coaching staff after having spent training camp with the team. The 25-year-old will UDFA out of Nevada will work to continue his development with the Bears, in the hopes of getting a chance to make his NFL debut this season.
Jackson was released by the Bears on Monday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports. Jackson will head to waivers after having signed with Chicago as an undrafted free agent in May. The 25-year-old will now look to catch on with another team.