5 Jaguars who could get paid following Trevor Lawrence's massive extension
The Jacksonville Jaguars checked off a huge box when they gave Trevor Lawrence a five-deal extension worth $275 million with $200 million. Besides not having to worry about the quarterback position until 2030, they can also continue locking up their core players.
Earlier this year, the team's brass re-signed linebacker Foyesade Oluokun and edge rusher Josh Allen. This begs the question, who could be next after Lawrence? These five players come to mind.
The Jaguars could extend Tyson Campbell after Trevor Lawrence
The Jaguars didn't have many things going for them in 2021. Then rookie cornerback Tyson Campbell was one of their bright spots that year. Although he struggled early on, he showed a noticeable improvement once he moved from the slot to the boundaries. He progressively got better and finished the season with a team-best two interceptions.
Campbell was much better in his sophomore campaign, registering 15 passes defensed and three interceptions. On top of that, he surrendered less than 10.0 yards per reception. By the end of 2023, he joined the conversation regarding the best cornerbacks in the league.
Unfortunately, injuries derailed Campbell's 2023 campaign. He wasn't dreadful but wasn't as dominant as he had been the year prior. The former Georgia Bulldog is now healthy, and he'll be tasked with making the switch to defensive coordinator Ryan Campbell's press-heavy scheme.
Campbell has excelled in zone coverage, but it's possible that the team's brass is confident he can adjust to Nielsen's system. If they think they've already seen enough, the Jags may want to take their checkbook out and give him a new deal.
After all, Campbell is entering a contract year. If he has a breakout season and the Jaguars wait until 2025 to give him a new deal, they'll have to fork out more money. Conversely, they could give him an extension now while his stock is relatively low and save themselves a few million dollars.