WATCH: Bears make Eddie Jackson the highest-paid safety in NFL history
With three years in the NFL under his belt, Eddie Jackson is now the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
The 26-year-old’s agency announced Friday that the Chicago Bears are making a mega-investment in the former Alabama player.
Jackson signed a four-year contract extension worth $58.4 million. The annual average of $14.6 million is more than any other player at the position in league history, according to SportsTrust Advisors, which is the agency that reps Jackson.
While he still had a year left on his rookie deal, it’s understandable why the Bears wanted to lock Jackson into a longer contract now.
Jackson is a two-time Pro Bowl Player. He has 10 career interceptions, four forced fumbles, and three defensive touchdowns after three seasons.