J.C. Jackson signs monster NFL deal to leave Patriots in free agency

There’s a party in LA, but not for the Super Bowl champs. The Los Angeles Chargers have signed All-Pro cornerback J.C. Jackson to a multi-year deal Monday afternoon.

“Chargers are giving former Patriots’ CB JC Jackson a five-year, $82.5 million deal that invoices $40 million guaranteed, per source,” Adam Schefter tweeted.

Chargers star safety Derwin James has already reacted to the star’s move to Los Angeles. The two were teammates during the 2022 Pro Bowl. Not pictured on the left — with the Kansas City Chiefs helmet — fellow free agent defensive back Tyrann Mathieu. Could the three end up on the same team?

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— Derwin James Jr (@DerwinJames) March 14, 2022

The Chargers have already re-signed Mike Williams, and are rumored to be trying to string a deal together this time next season for a major extension from budding star quarterback Justin Herbert. All of a sudden, there are two title contenders in LA, and the favorite might not be the Rams anymore.

Report: Former Auburn cornerback Carlton Davis makes NFL free agency decision

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a couple of busy days, mainly because quarterback Tom Brady announced he would be returning for the 2022 season. Since the announcement, a few key free agency decisions have been made, attempting to hoist another Lombardi Trophy at the end of the year.

On Monday, another important player was signed to a long-term extension in cornerback Carlton Davis. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Davis will be re-signing with the Buccaneers on a three-year deal. The former Auburn Tigers star will be making $45 million throughout the contract.

Schefter said getting Davis to return was “one of the franchise’s primary off-season goals.” Starting in all but one game he has ever played in, Davis has been a vital part of Tampa Bay’s defense over the past four seasons.