Jaguars sign Blake Bortles to 3-year, $54 million extension
The Jacksonville Jaguars and quarterback Blake Bortles agreed to terms on a three-year, $54 million contract extension Saturday, the team announced.
It’s official ðŸ–Šï¸ @BBortles5 signs a contract extension that runs through the 2020 season.
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) 25 February 2018
Jaguars are giving QB Blake Bortles a new three-year, $54 million deal, worth up to $66.5M with incentives, that includes $26.5M guaranteed, tying him to Jacksonville through the 2020 season, per source.
Jacksonville out of QB market.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 25 February 2018
The deal could be worth up to $66.5 million thanks to various incentives and includes $26.5 million guaranteed.
Bortles will now be under contract through the 2020 season. Â
ESPN’s Josina Anderson first reported the sides were discussing an extension.
A league source says the #Jaguars and Blake Bortles are working on a contract extension.
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) 25 February 2018
Jacksonville had previously picked up Bortles’ $19 million team option for the 2018 season. However, his future was uncertain beyond that since it represented the fifth and final year on his rookie contract.
But thanks to a 2017 campaign that saw him compile 3,687 passing yards, 322 rushing yards and 23 total touchdowns while contributing to Jacksonville’s AFC South title and run to the conference championship game, Bortles found some new fans in the front office.
