Great news, Chargers fans ... J.C. Jackson tells TMZ Sports his rehab is going super well -- and he now expects to return to the field at "110 percent" in 2023.
Jackson spoke with us all about his recovery from a ruptured patellar tendon this week out in Los Angeles, and he said while he's not quite at full strength yet, all signs are pointing toward him coming back to SoFi Stadium better than before.
"It's gonna be big," Jackson said.
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The L.A. cornerback, who inked a five-year, $82.5 million contract before last season, initially tore up his knee in Week 7 last year against the Seahawks ... and he said for the ensuing six or seventh months, he really wasn't allowed to run.
But, Jackson told us he's now on his feet during workouts -- and he seemed very pleased with all of his progress so far.
"I'm expecting a big year for us," Jackson said. "Especially from me."
J.C. added he was hopeful to "get back to the basics" this season "and do what I do best and that's leading the league in interceptions."
We also spoke with the 27-year-old defensive back about the Chargers' draft ... and he loved their selection of TCU star Quentin Johnston, calling the wideout "a big one" who the team needed.