Former Fever Player Johnny Jackson lands CFL Contract
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Former Fever defensive end Johnny Jackson has gone from the AF2, to the AFL, to no team, to the high-paying CFL. Jackson signed with the Montreal Alouettes Thursday, ending a five month-long roller coaster ride. The deal is for three years and averages $81,000 plus incentives. AF2 players (such as those on the Fever) make just $200 a game.
Jackson had an AFL contract in place, but then that league shut down operations for the 2009 season. He was considering rejoining the Tri-Cities Fever and even appeared at recent practices. His prayers were answered when the CFL team came calling Thursday.
Jackson, the Fevers all-time sack leader, said the deal moved him to tears.
I'll have to watch out for the Fever's all-time sack leader. I'm betting first week training camp cut, but good luck all the same Johnny.
Jackson had an AFL contract in place, but then that league shut down operations for the 2009 season. He was considering rejoining the Tri-Cities Fever and even appeared at recent practices. His prayers were answered when the CFL team came calling Thursday.
Jackson, the Fevers all-time sack leader, said the deal moved him to tears.
I'll have to watch out for the Fever's all-time sack leader. I'm betting first week training camp cut, but good luck all the same Johnny.
3 comments:
I bet you will see him for years to come. I know him personally, so, of course, I am biased, but honestly, he is an amazing player. Unbelievably dedicated. He works out twice a day and when it's football season you will NEVER see him out at a club or drinking a drop, it's 100% football. He is an animal. Check out his website .. (which is in the process of an update to announce his new contract) www.jrjackson9.com or go to YouTube.com and look for Johnny Jackson Football .. couple of great highlight videos on there.
All right, I'll check out his highlights. No offense intended and in Johnny's defense, he did seem to sign a relatively decent deal for an import with no history in the CFL.
No offense taken, at all. I am sure it seemed strange, him coming out of the blue and all, but he is just that good, I promise.
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