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Bears, Eddie Jackson agree to extension that makes him highest-paid safety in NFL

In three NFL seasons, Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson has started 46 games, been named to two Pro Bowls and was first-team All-Pro in 2018.

On Friday, he and the Bears agreed to a contract extension making him the highest-paid player at his position.

Four years, $58.4 million

SportsTrust Advisors, the agency that represents Jackson, tweeted out the financial details: the four-year deal is for $58.4 million, with $33 million (56.5 percent) fully guaranteed. His $14.6 million per year average is the new high mark for a safety.

The Chicago Bears and safety Eddie Jackson agreed to a contract extension for the 2017 fourth-round pick.