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Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Tyson Campbell to a contract extension that will make him one of the NFL’s highest-paid cornerbacks, it was announced Tuesday.
The four-year deal is for $76.5 million and includes $53.4 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN. There are additional incentives that bring the contract’s worth to $19.3 million per year, sources told ESPN, which makes Campbell the sixth-highest-paid corner in the league.
“Tyson is a young, talented player who is an integral part of our defense and core member of our locker room,” general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. “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.”
Green Bay‘s Jaire Alexander is the league’s highest-paid cornerbacks in terms of annual average salary at $21 million. Cleveland‘s Denzel Ward ($20.1 million) is next, followed by Miami‘s Jalen Ramsey ($20 million), Baltimore‘s Marlon Humphrey ($19.5 million), New Orleans‘ Marshon Lattimore ($19.4 million) and Dallas‘ Trevon Diggs ($19.4 million).
The Jaguars selected Campbell, 24, with the first pick of the second round of the 2021 draft and he has six interceptions, 30 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and 203 tackles in three seasons. He has not made a Pro Bowl, but he had the best season of his career in 2022 — 3 interceptions, 15 pass breakups, 2 fumble recoveries, and 70 tackles.
He was limited to 11 games in 2023 because of a hamstring injury and had just one interception and five pass breakups.
“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 in a statement. “I want to thank the Jaguars for making my NFL dreams come true three years ago and for still believing in me today.”
Campbell is the third player signed to a long-term deal by the Jaguars this offseason. Pass rusher Josh Hines-Allen signed a five-year, $141.25 million contract with $76.5 million fully guaranteed in April, while quarterback Trevor Lawrence signed a five-year, $275 million contract with $142 million fully guaranteed in June.
Hines-Allen’s $28.25 million annual salary is second only to San Francisco‘s Nick Bosa ($34 million). Lawrence’s $55 million annual salary ties him with Cincinnati‘s Joe Burrow as the NFL’s highest-paid QB.
