Kareem Jackson Re-Signs with Texans: Latest Details and Reaction

March 7, 2015   ·   Joseph Zucker   ·   Jump to comments

Kareem Jackson wasn't on the market long before the Houston Texans took him right back off it. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Jackson agreed to a four-year extension with the team Saturday.
ESPN's Tania Ganguli reported financial terms of the deal:
This comes hours after it looked like the 26-year-old cornerback was destined for a new home. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported late Friday night that the signs were pointing toward Jackson becoming a free agent. Instead, he's staying in Houston, where he's played for his first five seasons in the NFL.
He expressed his pleasure with the news on Twitter:
Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle noted that the two sides have been hammering out the details of a new contract for some time:
Keeping Jackson is a major boost for the Texans. He tied for the team lead in interceptions last year with three and has established himself as one of the better corners in the league. Especially with the dearth of quality corners...

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