Jaguars sign Josh Allen to $150 million deal: Pass rusher says he’s ‘legacy guy,’ wants to win Super Bowl, MVP

The Jaguars are making sure Josh Allen is part of their long-term plans. Jacksonville and its star pass rusher reached a a five-year, $150 million deal, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. The contract includes $88 million guaranteed, per ESPN. Allen is now the third-highest paid defensive player on a per-year basis per OverTheCap.com.

“I’m very emotional right now,” Allen said at his press conference on Wednesday. “The job is not done yet. That’s what I want to tell the fan base. I’m extremely blessed and honored to get this paycheck, these checks, but I have to, I still set goals for myself.”

The deal averages Allen receiving $30 million a year, putting him behind San Francisco 49ers, defensive lineman Nick Bosa ($34 million) and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones ($31.75 million) among defensive players. The Jaguars tagged Allen ahead of free agency and they now have a deal, which was negotiated by WME Sports, per ESPN. 

Last season, Allen set a Jaguars franchise record with 17.5 sacks. His performance in 2023 gave him his second…


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Author : Shanna McCarriston

Publish date : 2024-04-10 19:54:29

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