A team with about $80 million in salary cap space has decided to spend some money. Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson is headed to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Broncos’ defensive end Malik Jackson about to join Jacksonville Jaguars https://t.co/uLNNoyM0k0 via @@9NEWS#9news#9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 8, 2016
Jackson was a key member of the Broncos Super Bowl winning team scoring a defensive touchdown during the game. The deal will make Jackson the 4th highest paid defensive end in NFL history. The deal is expected to be for 6 seasons and came to formation late last night.
The Broncos, Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders were also bidding as they were considered the other serious suitors. Denver had offered Jackson a deal worth 11-12 million per year so it appears Jacksonville topped their offer. Jacksonville has had a history of signing Broncos players such as Zane Beadles and Julius Thomas.
In 2015 the former Nebraska alum recorded 45 tackles and 5 sacks, He finished the season as the 16th best defensive end according to Pro Football Focus.
*Update: The terms of the deal have been announced. Jackson will receive $15 million annually over 6 years.
