Jags offer Maurice Jones-Drew contract extension
The Jacksonville Jaguars have offered RB Maurice Jones-Drew a contract extension in the $8 million per season range according to the Florida Times-Union. Per the report, the two sides have agreed to the guaranteed money portion ($20+ million), but not to the total value of the contract.
Jones-Drew, who will earn $535,000 in 2009, will be the unquestioned started for the Jaguars this season.
The Jaguars released Fred Taylor, their all-time leading rusher, a week ago.
Selected in the 2nd round of the 2006 draft, Jones-Drew has scored 40 TDs combined in the past 3 seasons. Only Brian Westbrook and LaDainian Tomlinson have more during that span.
Jones-Drew, who will earn $535,000 in 2009, will be the unquestioned started for the Jaguars this season.
The Jaguars released Fred Taylor, their all-time leading rusher, a week ago.
Selected in the 2nd round of the 2006 draft, Jones-Drew has scored 40 TDs combined in the past 3 seasons. Only Brian Westbrook and LaDainian Tomlinson have more during that span.
