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Jaguars cornerback Dane Jackson retires before training camp starts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Jaguars cornerback Dane Jackson retires before training camp starts

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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Dane Jackson has announced his retirement ahead of the team's training camp, which begins today. The 29-year-old signed a one-year contract with the Jaguars in June after a six-year career in the NFL, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. Jackson recorded 178 tackles, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles over 64 games. The Jaguars placed him on the Reserve/Retired list and signed Corey Ballentine as a replacement. Jackson had been slated to play his seventh NFL season with Jacksonville.

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•Dane Jackson retires after signing a one-year deal with the Jaguars in June.
•He was placed on the Reserve/Retired list as the team reports to training camp.
•Jackson recorded 178 tackles and three interceptions in his NFL career.
•The Jaguars signed cornerback Corey Ballentine as a replacement.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars signed CB Dane Jackson to a one-year deal in June. Just over one month later, he has retired after a six-year career.
— Yahoo Sports

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