The third week of NFL free agency is almost here, yet former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Adoree' Jackson is still stranded in the unemployment line. The veteran defender hasn't been garnering much buzz as defense-hungry teams continue to fill their secondary needs, leaving time to tell if Jackson will find his next team before March is over.
Even though his future is still up in the air, Jackson's next team could be figured out with a little bit of critical thinking. Based on the former Eagle's affinity for sticking around in the NFC East, his next destination is likely somewhere that Philadelphia fans know all too well.
Cowboys Could Be Adoree' Jackson's Next Team After Eagles Exit
After spending eight seasons with the New York Giants before a one-year run in Philly, it wouldn't be surprising if Jackson found himself inking a contract with the rival Dallas Cowboys.
For starters, the Cowboys are in a position to add as many defensive backs as possible after surrendering 251.5 passing yards per game (32nd), 8.1 yards per catch (T-30th), and 35 touchdowns through the air (31st). They've already addressed that need by signing P.J. Locke, Jalen Thompson, and Decobie Durant, but that doesn't mean they'll stop there.
Jackson could have the Cowboys' attention after a solid 2025 performance that saw him record 40 solo tackles, 11 broken-up passes, and an interception across 14 games (10 starts) before adding four more solo tackles in one postseason outing. His 52.8 coverage grade on Pro Football Focus wasn't much to write home about; however, his 90.7 passer rating allowed was his best effort since 2022 and below his career average (92.7).
A Familiar Face Could Play a Role
Of course, heading to Dallas would also reunite Jackson with former Eagles passing game coordinator and DBs coach Christian Parker, who was hired as the Cowboys' new defensive coordinator in January. During his introductory press conference last month, Parker was asked whether he'd bring any ex-Eagles with him to his new job, to which he replied, "We'll see."
He's already reunited with Locke, who worked with him in Denver, so it's clear that Parker is open to the Cowboys adding familiar faces from his past.
The Cowboys only have $14.4 million in cap space, according to OverTheCap, with several holes to fill before the 2026 NFL draft. With funds relatively limited, Jackson — who Spotrac projects to play on a one-year, $1.8 million contract — could suddenly be even more appealing to Dallas.
As disappointing as it'd be to see Jackson sign with the Cowboys, Eagles fans should feel confident about their cornerback room's outlook despite the offseason loss. Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean are already cementing themselves as two of the NFL's top ballhawks, and Riq Woolen's arrival in free agency could help take the unit to even greater heights if all goes to plan.
Regardless, the Cowboys as Jackson's next team makes too much sense to ignore, given their needs and his history with Parker. With that being said, the Eagles shouldn't be worried if that happens, as they likely know enough about his tendencies to help him regret a potential extended stay in the NFC East.