Everyone knew that wherever J.C, Jackson ended up as a free agent, that team was going to have to pay a premium for the services of the league’s leader in interceptions since 2018. Luckily, that team ended up being the Chargers who used all that healthy cap space to grab the guy who could be a cornerstone for the defense going forward.
Jackson is expected to sign a five-year, $82.5 million contract that includes $40 million guaranteed. Per Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, Jackson’s base salary for the 2022 and 2023 season will be $3 million and $12 million, respectively.