"Patriots' J.C. Jackson's Absence Shocks Teammates and Raises Concerns"
New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson unexpectedly did not play in a recent game due to a personal matter, according to sources. The team has not provided further details about the situation. Jackson was listed as active before kickoff but was not seen on the field or sideline. Coach Bill Belichick declined to elaborate on the absence, simply stating that Jackson was not available. This comes after a season of ups and downs for Jackson, including an arrest warrant in September and being benched in November for undisclosed reasons.