The Philadelphia Eagles continue to lock up core pieces on what has been an improved defense thus far this season. The team has reportedly signed defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan to a four-year extension worth $48 million with $26 million fully guaranteed.
Eagles signed DT Timmy Jernigan to a 4-year extension, $48 million extension that includes $26 million fully guaranteed, per source. Here he is: pic.twitter.com/y4G3WtJjrD
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 9, 2017
Jernigan, 25, was traded from the Baltimore Ravens to Philadelphia back in April. He’s responded by anchoring a defensive line that’s been dominant against the run this season. The 7-2 Eagles head into Week 10 with the league’s top-ranked run defense. And he’s been a major part of that.
Timmy Jernigan has elevated the Eagles' DL from very good to elite. Can't teach that quickness/agility. Dream scheme fit. pic.twitter.com/qN1G4d9Lfn
— John Breitenbach (@eagleslinc) October 10, 2017
The former second-round pick from Florida State has started all nine games for the Eagles this season, recording 17 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the process.
