J.C. Jackson says the New England Patriots haven't discussed a new contract with him.

The franchise-tag window opened on Tuesday. No player has more interceptions in their first four seasons than Jackson.

"I guess they feel like they don't need me," Jackson said. "I guess I can't be that important to them. I know I am, but they're not showing me."

He signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2018.