JACKSONVILLE – Josh Lambo's feel-good Jaguars story continues.
Lambo, who stabilized the Jaguars' kicking situation in 2017 and established himself as one of the NFL's top kickers last season, solidified himself with the organization Wednesday by signing a contract extension to remain with the team.
"I'm not quite sure it has set in yet," Lambo said moments after signing the extension. "This whole NFL journey has been a little wild and very unexpected. Now, that I've gotten to a point to where I can sign an extension with this club, it's really special."
Lambo not only signed on a brisk February day at TIAA Bank Field, he did so at the stadium's Pet Paradise dog park. His wife, Megan, and their two dogs – Lana and Wyatt – attended and even "participated" in the ceremony.
"It's a great day for myself, Megan and my dogs – and the whole family," Lambo said. "It's kind of a statement for just what my life is. Obviously, my wife is here – and my dogs – because I wanted them here. It's a big day for me, so it's a big day for them.
He added with a laugh, "I think we're all going to go home and get some treats tonight."
Lambo had been scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on the March 13 start of the 2019 NFL League Year.
"We were coming up to free agency, and it's not terribly far away," Lambo said. "Truthfully, right now at this exact moment in our lives, we didn't see ourselves anywhere else."
Lambo, 28, has converted 38 of 41 field goals and 41 of 44 extra points in 23 games with the Jaguars. He converted 19 of 21 field goals last season, missing the final three games of the season with a groin injury.
"Everything has been good so far," Lambo said of the injury. "The rehab is on track. I'm going to be stronger than I have been the past four seasons. I'm really looking forward to it."
The Jaguars have signed kicker Josh Lambo to a contract extension. Take a look back at some of his most memorable moments in a Jaguars uniform.
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates after making a 56-yard field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals as teammates tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) and long snapper Matt Overton (43) look on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates his game winning field goal as Los Angeles Chargers players including safety Rayshawn Jenkins (25) and safety Adrian Phillips (31) react during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) watches his field goal during the second half of an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates a field goal against the Seattle Seahawks with teammate Brad Nortman (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates with Calais Campbell (93) after kicking a field goal during the second half of an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. The Jaguars won 45-42. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates his field goal with punter Brad Nortman (3) as Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) watches is split the uprights during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Josh Lambo, de los Jaguars de Jacksonville, se arrodilla para festajar con Jalen Ramsey, luego de convertir el gol de campo decisivo en el encuentro del domingo 12 de noviembre de 2017, ante los Chargers de Los Ãngeles (AP Foto/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo, center, celebrates his winning 30-yard field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers with teammates cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) and tight end James O'Shaughnessy, right, at an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates his game-winning field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) kicks a 30-yard game winning field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates his game-winning field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers with cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) and kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrate a field goal during a game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 16th, 2018 in Jacksonville, Fla. Jaguars defeated the Patriots 31-20. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates one of his field goals against the New York Jets with a coach during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) takes a kick off during a NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) warms up prior to a NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) kicks a field goal against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Thursday, August 9, 2018 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Thursday, August 9, 2018 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates after scoring a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against Philadelphia Eagles at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates his successful 45 yard field goal with 1:45 to play in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC Divisional Playoff game Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) is congratulated by teammates after making a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans won 9-6. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates after kicking a 54-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates after scoring a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against Philadelphia Eagles at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates after scoring a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against Philadelphia Eagles at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) is congratulated by defensive end Calais Campbell (93) after kicking an extra point during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Texans won 20-7. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates with rookie punter Logan Cooke (9) after receovering an onside kick in the 4th quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL game Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates his 54 yard field goal with 29 seconds to play in the second quarter against the New York Jets in an NFL game Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo celebrates after making a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates his winning field goal in overtime after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers , Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars beat the Chargers 20-17. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) waves to the crowd after a successful field goal with 6:50 to play in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL game Sunday, October 28, 2018 in London. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) gives a proper wave to the fans after a successful 57 yard field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL game Sunday, October 28, 2018 in London. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) gets a hand shake from defensive end Calais Campbell (93) after kicking a field goal against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates after making a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) gives a proper wave to the fans after a successful 57 yard field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL game Sunday, October 28, 2018 in London. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates his second field goal against the Indianapolis Colts with holder Logan Cooke (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates a field goal with Logan Cooke (9) and Calais Campbell (93) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) receives a pat on the shoulder from special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis during pregame warm-ups against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL game Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Arlington, Tx. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) is congratulated by Logan Cooke (9) after kicking an extra point against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Jacksonville Jaguars long snapper Matt Overton (45) and kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrate a successful field goal attempt against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL game Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo warms up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Lambo set a Jaguars record with 24 consecutive field goals from November 19, 2017 to November 11, 2018. He converted four of five from 50 yards or more last season, including a career-long 57-yard field goal in an October 28 loss to Philadelphia at Wembley Stadium. He was two-of-two from 50 yards or more in 2017.
Lambo signed with the Jaguars on October 17 of the 2017 season after having been released by the San Diego Chargers following that season's training camp. He became a key part of that season's AFC South title-winning team, converting 19 of 20 field goals.
He also converted multiple clutch kicks in his time with the team, becoming a fan favorite with his post-field goal celebrations and fan-friendly approach off the field.
Lambo, a former elite-level soccer player as a teenager, spent 2005-2008 at the IMG Soccer Academy and was a first-round selection as a goalie by FC Dallas in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. He made two appearances with the United States U-17 team but retired from soccer at age 21 before attending Texas A&M and kicking for the football team.
"It's been really surreal," he said. "I never, ever could have expected this. When I was still playing soccer, people asked me if I would ever consider playing football and I said, 'No, it would be too boring.' Now, here we are, and I certainly try to make it as exciting as I can with the celebrations and keeping my teammates up as much as I can in every game and celebrating with them."
Lambo, a four-year NFL veteran, originally signed with the San Diego Chargers as a collegiate free agent shortly after the 2015 NFL Draft. He converted 52 of 64 field goals in two seasons with the Chargers, also converting 70 of 78 extra points. For his career, Lambo has made 90 of 105 field goals (85.7 pct.), including 10 of 15 (66.7 pct.) from at least 50 yards.
"You're always hoping that something's going to stick," Lambo said. "Not every club, or every job, is the right fit for everyone. For my personality and how I like to go about my business, this is just the right fit for me. I'm just really fortunate to be in this city.
"We've found really, really good people here both inside and outside the team. We're very, very happy to be here."
