Vikings Extend Safety Theo Jackson Through 2027 With $12.6M Deal

The 26-year-old special teams standout could see an expanded role as the futures of Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum remain uncertain.

Theo Jackson, primarily a special teams player for the Minnesota Vikings, has signed a two-year extension worth $12.615 million, with the first two years fully guaranteed.
The deal, announced by Jackson's agency, Equity Sports, secures him through 2027 and prevents him from becoming a restricted free agent next week.
Jackson played all 17 regular-season games in 2024, contributing 17 tackles, one interception, and three passes defensed, while logging significant special teams snaps.
The Vikings face uncertainty at safety as starters Harrison Smith, 36, and Cam Bynum approach free agency, potentially opening the door for Jackson to take on a larger role.
Drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2022, Jackson joined the Vikings later that year and has since developed into a reliable backup and special teams asset.