Earlier this week, former Alabama football player Eddie Jackson officially became the highest paid safety in the NFL.
The #Bears and star S Eddie Jackson agree to terms on a 4-year extension worth $58.4M, per his agents @_SportsTrust. He gets $33M total guarantee, $22M fully guaranteed. $14.6M yearly average is the highest at the position. Big money.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2020
Jackson and the Bears agreed to a 4 year extension worth $58.4 million. His deal is set for $22 million guaranteed and a $14.6 million yearly average which officially makes him the highest paid safety in the NFL.
Jackson, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, has become a dominant leader for the Chicago Bears defense.
Jackson recorded 60 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 5 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery through 16 regular season games this year.
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