Vikings safety Theo Jackson, a backup who could be in line for a starting role in 2025, reached a two-year, $12.615 million extension with the team, his agency said.

The Minnesota Vikings have made their first significant move of the offseason, agreeing to terms on a two-year, $12.615 contract extension with safety Theo Jackson. While the focus has been on the potential fate of Camryn Bynum or Harrison Smith in the defensive backfield,

Ahead of free agency, the Minnesota Vikings have locked up one of their young secondary players. Safety Theo Jackson agreed to terms with the Vikings, the team announced Thursday without disclosing details of the deal.

NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that the Vikings are signing safety Theo Jackson to a new two-year, $12.615 million contract extension, with the first two years completely guaranteed. Jackson just completed his third year with the Vikings after being signed off the Tennessee Titans practice squad in 2022.

The Vikings are retaining one of their pending restricted free agents. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Minnesota has agreed to a two-year deal with safety Theo Jackson. The initial report indicates Jackson’s contract is worth $12.

Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network (among others) is reporting that the Vikings have agreed to a two-year contract extension with safety Theo Jackson. The deal is a $12.615 million extension, meaning that Jackson is under contract to the team through the 2027 season.