Jaguars make Ross Matiscik the NFL's highest-paid long snapper

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville's Ross Matiscik is now the NFL's highest-paid long snapper.

Matiscik signed a two-year, $3.8 million contract extension with the Jaguars on Wednesday, his agency, Sportstars NYC, confirmed.

Matiscik, 29, has spent six seasons with Jacksonville and played 101 games after signing with the team as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Baylor in 2020. Matiscik has earned All-Pro or Pro Bowl honors in each of the past three seasons. He had been entering the final year of his contract, which was set to pay him $1.2 million in 2026.

“Ross’ consistency and ability to get down the field and make plays on special teams gives us an edge in that phase of the game,” Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said. “He has played at an elite level for several seasons and is at the top of the league at what he does.”

Since entering the league, Matiscik's 22 special teams tackles are tied for the most in the NFL at his position.

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