Jackson Jeffcoat is the veteran edge opposite Willie Jefferson, and together they’re supposed to be the CFL’s most decorated bookend duo — but right now they’re the bookends of a front that just surrendered a franchise-worst 377 rushing yards to B.C. At 4-4 with back-to-back home losses by 22 and 16 points, the 2026 season is teetering, and the 31-year-old’s run defence has been exposed right along with everyone else’s.
He’s still a pressure machine when the offence is forced into passing situations — the problem is teams haven’t needed to throw against this defence. With Zach Collaros banged up (ribs) and the O-line shuffling after Jarell Broxton’s injury, Jackson Jeffcoat’s ability to get to Kaiden Salter early is the one thing that can flip the script; if he doesn’t, Salter’s legs will just add to the 377-yard nightmare. Watch whether he can win on early downs to create the long-yardage spots where he thrives.
Veteran deal around $200,000 — the club bets on his playoff pedigree.
The primary edge setter and complementary pass-rusher to Jefferson, tasked with setting the outside contain and forcing the rookie QB off his spot.
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