May 24, 2018

Buddy Jackson announces retirement

Jimmy Jeong/CFL.ca

EDMONTON — International defensive back Buddy Jackson has retired from the Canadian Football League, the Edmonton Eskimos announced on Thursday.

Jackson appeared in 32 career games with Calgary (2014-15), Saskatchewan (2016) and BC (2017), recording 105 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles and one interception.

The 29-year-old signed with the Eskimos in February of this year.