Jaguars Re-Sign CB Montaric Brown to 3-Year, $33M Deal

Cornerback Buster Brown to remain with Jacksonville through 2028 season.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract with cornerback Montaric "Buster" Brown, keeping him off the free agent market. Brown, a seventh-round draft pick in 2022, has started 29 games over the past four seasons and is coming off his best year in 2025 with 51 tackles, 12 pass defenses, and two interceptions.

Why it matters

Retaining Brown is a key move for the Jaguars as they look to build on their 11th-ranked total defense from last season. With Brown and fellow cornerbacks Travis Hunter, Jourdan Lewis, Jarrian Jones, and Christian Braswell all under contract, Jacksonville will have continuity in the secondary as they aim to improve their pass defense.

The details

Brown's new deal will keep him with the Jaguars through the 2028 season. The 26-year-old has 166 tackles, 24 pass defenses, and three interceptions in his four-year NFL career so far. His strong 2025 campaign, where he excelled in the team's zone-based defensive scheme, made him a priority re-signing for the Jaguars this offseason.

  • Brown was originally drafted by the Jaguars in the 7th round in 2022.
  • He started 29 games over the past four seasons with the team.
  • Brown is coming off his best season in 2025.

The players

Montaric "Buster" Brown

A cornerback who has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars since being drafted in 2022. He is now signed to a 3-year, $33 million contract extension to remain with the team.

Travis Hunter

A cornerback who is under contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars along with Brown and several other defensive backs.

Jourdan Lewis

A cornerback who is under contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars along with Brown and several other defensive backs.

Jarrian Jones

A cornerback who is under contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars along with Brown and several other defensive backs.

Christian Braswell

A cornerback who is under contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars along with Brown and several other defensive backs.

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What they’re saying

“Retaining Buster Brown was a priority for us this offseason as we look to build on our strong defensive performance last year. He's a key part of our secondary and we're excited to have him locked up long-term.”

— Trent Baalke, General Manager, Jacksonville Jaguars (Jaguars.com)

What’s next

The Jaguars still have some holes to fill on defense, including at linebacker where Devin Lloyd is expected to sign elsewhere in free agency. They also need to address the defensive line, potentially replacing DT Arik Armstead who has a large cap hit in 2026.

The takeaway

By retaining Buster Brown, the Jaguars have secured a key piece of their secondary as they look to build on their 11th-ranked total defense from last season. With continuity in the defensive backfield, Jacksonville can focus on shoring up other areas of the defense in free agency and the draft.