By Jelani Scott The Pro Bowler will likely hit free agency. View the original article to see embedded media. Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson, one of the best ballhawks in the NFL, is set to test the free-agent market this offseason. New England is not expected to use its franchise tag on the 2021 Pro Bowler ahead of the March 8 deadline, allowing him to explore unrestricted free agency, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. The Patriots are currently projected to have just over $7.3 million in cap space, per Spotrac. Tagging Jackson, 27, would have cost the team around $17 million. J…