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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, making Allen the third-highest paid defensive player on a per-year basis.
The deal gives Allen $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 Pro Bowl nomination, while proving why the Jaguars should commit to him for the future. The 26-year-old has 45 career sacks, 251…
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Author : Shanna McCarriston
Publish date : 2024-04-10 13:39:07
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