The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed linebacker Matthew Jackson on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Matthew Jackson is six foot one and weighs 209 pounds. The 27-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on October 2, 2025. He spent the season on the practice squad. The Blue Bombers released him on October 31, 2025.
The Tennessee Titans signed Jackson as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. In 2023, he made four tackles (2 solos, 2 assists) in three preseason games. Jackson appeared in 10 regular-season games with six tackles (3 solos, 3 assists).
In 2024, he made four tackles (3 solos, 1 assist) in three preseason games. The Titans released him on August 27, 2024. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Jackson to the practice squad on August 29, 2024. He dressed for one game and became a free agent after the 2024 season.
Collegiately, Jackson played five seasons at Eastern Kentucky University (2018-22) with 294 tackles (170 solos, 124 assists), 27.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two interceptions for 41 yards, 14 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries in 50 games for the Colonels. Jackson was named First Team All-ASUN, First Team All-ASUN by Phil Steele, Fourth Team All-American by Phil Steele and DraftScout, and Third Team All-American by Stats Perform.
