JACKSONVILLE – Another week, another big extension.
The Jaguars on Tuesday continued an offseason trend of solidifying their future, this time addressing the defensive backfield.
Tyson Campbell, a starting cornerback for the Jaguars the past three seasons, on Tuesday signed a contract extension with the Jaguars that will keep him with the organization for the foreseeable future. Terms were not disclosed.
"Tyson is a young, talented player who is an integral part of our defense and core member of our locker room," Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. "He is a consummate professional on and off the field and we are confident that his best lies ahead. We have consistently messaged the importance of extending our core players and this is another step forward in honoring that commitment."
The Jaguars announced the extension Tuesday morning.
"I'm blessed to stay in Jacksonville and thankful God is allowing me to continue building something special with my brothers on the field and in the community," Campbell said. "I want to thank the Jaguars for making my NFL dreams come true three years ago and for still believing in me today."
Campbell, the No. 33 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, played collegiately at the University of Georgia. He has started 42 of 43 career games played in three NFL seasons, missing six games last season with a lingering hamstring issue.
Campbell has six career interceptions with two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries with a fumble return for a touchdown. He also has 204 tackles, 146 solos, with six tackles for loss.
The Jaguars earlier this offseason extended the contracts of edge defender Josh Allen and quarterback Trevor Lawrence – like Campbell, premium selections in recent drafts. Allen was the No. 7 overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft and Lawrence was the No. 1 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft.
