The Chicago Bears wasted no time locking up a key contributor to their defense long-term.
The Bears have signed safety Eddie Jackson to a four-year extension worth $58.4 million with $33 million guaranteed.
Jackson, who still had one year remaining on his rookie deal, will make $14.6 million per season, which makes him the highest-paid safety in the NFL.
PAID. đź’° 4 more years of @BoJack39 in Chicago.
$58.4M, $33M total guarantee. His
$14.6M yearly average makes him the highest paid safety in the @NFL. #BoJack #LegendsLiveHere #BearDown pic.twitter.com/SDqmHLJ7cl— SportsTrust Advisors (@_SportsTrust) January 3, 2020
In three seasons with the Bears, Jackson is a two-time Pro Bowler and 2018 All-Pro. Jackson had a breakout year in 2018 with six interceptions, including two that he returned for touchdowns.
This season, Jackson had 60 combined tackles, including five for a loss as well as a sack and a forced fumble. He had two interceptions where picks were difficult to come by for the Bears defense.
Jackson, a former fourth-round selection, was the first 2017 draftee to sign an extension this offseason.
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