The Cardinals signed safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year extension on Friday. According to NFL Network reporters, the contract salary can be up to $40 million, including a $24.5 million guarantee. Thompson, the only player selected in the 2019 supplemental draft, played 17 games last season, made 121 tackles (first on the team) and entered the final year of his contract.
In addition to anti-running, Thompson can also contribute to anti-passing. He completed 3 interceptions and 7 passing breakthroughs, both of which ranked second in the team. Thompson has grown steadily since entering the league in 2019. He started 9 of 15 games as a rookie and totaled 57 tackles. Arizona Cardinals NFL jersey 2020 He injured his ankle in the opener but still started 4 games after returning from the injury.
