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Defensive Star Malik Jackson Deserves Mega Extension After Breakout Year

The second-best player in Super Bowl 50 wasn't Demaryius Thomas or Aqib Talib. Nor was it DeMarcus Ware, Chris Harris or even Peyton Manning.

No, the man who had the biggest impact this side of Von Miller was none other than defensive end Malik Jackson. That's according to Pro Football Focus, at any rate, giving him the second-highest rating on the defensive side as he forced six quarterback pressures and recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown.

What a timely performance.

Jackson is set to hit free agency on the heels of the biggest performance of his career.