With the Patriots reportedly unlikely to place the franchise tag on him, cornerback J.C. Jackson is preparing what he wants in his next contract as he becomes an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.
Jackson’s main ask is money, and lots of it. The Pro Bowler is only willing to talk to teams who offer him “Jalen Ramsey money,” the NFL Network’s Mike Giardi reported Saturday. For reference, Ramsey signed a five-year, $100 million with the Rams in 2020, which included a $25 million signing bonus and $43.7 million guaranteed at signing to make him the highest-paid corner in the league.