Dane Jackson retires from NFL, following Levi Wallace's exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Cornerback Dane Jackson has retired from the NFL at age 29, officially placed on the Reserve/Retired list by the Jacksonville Jaguars on July 28, 2026. Jackson, a sixth-year veteran, spent five seasons with the Buffalo Bills before stints with the Carolina Panthers and a brief return to Buffalo. His retirement follows that of fellow former Bills cornerback Levi Wallace, who retired recently as well. During his time in the league, Jackson recorded 155 tackles, three interceptions, and made 28 starts. The Bills are expected to continue providing updates throughout the 2026 NFL season.
- •Dane Jackson retires, placed on Reserve/Retired by Jaguars.
- •Jackson was a sixth-round draft pick by the Bills in 2020.
- •He recorded 155 tackles and three interceptions in six seasons.
- •Levi Wallace, another former Bills cornerback, also recently retired.
- •The Bills will provide updates throughout the season.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Another former Bills cornerback retires from the NFL
"The Bills have seen another former cornerback from Sean McDermott's tenure retire from the NFL.
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