The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed safety Theo Jackson to a three-year contract portending a larger role for next season.

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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.

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 Nashville, Tennessee native was originally selected by the Titans in the sixth round (No. 204 overall pick) of the 2022 NFL draft. Jackson did not make the Titans ' active roster in 2022, so the Vikings acquired him off the Tennessee's practice squad that season.

The Minnesota Vikings have signed safety Theo Jackson for a two-year, $12.615 million contract extension, securing depth in their secondary. With Camryn Bynum set to enter free agency and Harrison Smith's future uncertain,

Special teams ace Theo Jackson has agreed to a two-year extension tying him to the Vikings through 2027. More at Pro Football Rumors.

The Minnesota Vikings have already been busy this offseason. They got help for their defensive line, signing Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, while simultaneously beefing up the offensive line with Ryan Kelly and Will Fries.

Harrison Smith has signed a one-year, $10.25 million contract with the Vikings. Smith, a six-time Pro Bowl selection and one-time First-Team All-Pro, spent the entirety of his career with the Minnesota Vikings.