Austin Jackson is one of the Dolphins‘ unsung heroes. He has the duty of protecting the stronger side of the offense and cooperating with crucial tight ends. But he often goes under the radar with Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill mostly getting the headlines. But it looks like the team has been noticing things.

The RT has been rewarded with a huge contract that binds him with the franchise till he is 27. NFL insider Ian Rapport made the breaking on Twitter minutes ago.

The Dolphins signed a 3-year contract extension with Austin Jackson

As per Rapport, the team has signed a massive 3-year, $36 million contract extension with the RT. Jackson has been a loyal servant of the side since getting drafted in 2020 and has been a consistent performer who contributed equally big to that robust Dolphins attack.

The contract’s maximum value is $39 million with bonuses included for each year, and he gets at least $20.7 million of the sum guaranteed, as per the insider.

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But not too long ago, the Dolphins had the option to get a five-year extension with the player, which they declined. Now the tables have turned, and Jackson’s performances have shaken their core, to say the least.

Austin Jackson made the Dolphins change their mind

In May 2023, a few of the Dolphins’ players were placed for consideration upon contract extension. Among them was quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Having a limited budget cap, the side chose to invest in the quarterback, who secured $23.2 million for the 2024 NFL season. The decision was understandable.

On the other side, the franchise rejected both Jackson, who was the 18th pick of the 2020 draft, and Noah Igbinoghene, the 30th pick the same year. Both of the players were declined their 5-year extension wishes, but a lot of water has flown since. The team is the joint top seed in the AFC and is looking to better their 2022 season.

Without offensive lineman Austin Jackson’s service, the Dolphins might be understanding how hard it’ll be for Tagovailoa to remain nearly as effective. Thus accounting for a fruitful decision for both sides.

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