AP Source: Jaguars Agree To Terms With Broncos DE Jackson
MARK LONG, AP Sports Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson.
The six-year deal is worth up to $90 million and includes $42 million guaranteed, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because free-agent deals can't be finalized until Wednesday.
Signing Jackson is the first step — a huge one — to rebuilding Jacksonville's defense.
The Jaguars finished near the bottom of the league in just about every defensive category, and a lack of consistent pass rush was considered the main reason for the team's struggles.
Jackson had 129 tackles, 14 sacks and two forced fumbles in his last three seasons. He started all 16 games in 2015, finishing with 45 tackles, seven passes defensed and five sacks.
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