The Jaguars locked in another franchise cornerstone on Tuesday, extending cornerback Tyson Campbell on a four-year, $76.5 million deal.
Jacksonville confirmed Campbell’s extension shortly after the breaking news emerged, with the cornerback and Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke weighing in on the deal via release.
“I’m blessed to stay in Jacksonville and thankful God is allowing me to continue building something special with my brothers on the field and in the community,” Campbell said.
“I want to thank the Jaguars for making my NFL dreams come true three years ago and for still believing in me today.”
Campbell has tallied 203 tackles with six for loss, six interceptions, 30 defended passes, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries including one scoop-and-score in three seasons and with the Jaguars, starting in 42 of 43 appearances.
Campbell’s career so far is highlighted by his breakout 2022 season, when he posted three interceptions and 15 pass breakups during Jacksonville’s run to the AFC Divisional Round of the postseason.
He allowed a 54.2% coverage completion percentage that year, per Pro Football Reference.
However, multiple soft tissue injuries derailed Campbell’s 2023 campaign. He hurt his hamstring in Week 6, forcing him out of four nonconsecutive games, and suffered a quadriceps injury in Week 13, making him inactive for another two weeks.
Campbell was limited to 11 appearances last season and posted one interception, five passes defended and one forced fumble. His coverage completion percentage fell to 69.4%.
The Jaguars are banking on the upside Campbell displayed when healthy as a sign of what’s to come over the length of his new contract.
“Tyson is a young, talented player who is an integral part of our defense and core member of our locker room,” said Baalke.
“He is a consummate professional on and off the field and we are confident that his best lies ahead. We have consistently messaged the importance of extending our core players and this is another step forward in honoring that commitment.”
Campbell’s long-term contract extension marked the fifth Jacksonville reached this offseason, following deals for quarterback Trevor Lawrence, edge rusher Josh Allen, linebacker Foyesade Oluokun and guard Ezra Cleveland.