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Allen Signs His Contract with the Jaguars

Posted at 3:33 PM, May 23, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-23 15:33:41-04
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen prepares for drills during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Former University of Kentucky linebacker, Josh Allen, has signed his first NFL contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Although terms of the deal were not disclosed, the NFL’s rookie slotted system shows that Allen is projected to make $22.8 million over four years and the deal also includes a signing bonus of about $14.6 million due at the time of the signing.

Allen was taken with the 7th overall pick in the NFL draft by the Jaguars. He’s already participated in a rookie mini-camp and was the last of the rookie’s to take care of his contract.