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.
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.
