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

Cornerback Buster Brown agrees to contract extension, keeping core of Jaguars' secondary intact.

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, a seventh-round draft pick in 2022 who has started 29 games over the past four seasons. The deal keeps Brown from hitting free agency and maintains the core of the Jaguars' secondary for 2026.

Why it matters

Retaining Brown is a key move for the Jaguars, who had the 11th-ranked total defense in the NFL last season. With Brown, Travis Hunter, Jourdan Lewis, and others under contract, Jacksonville will have continuity in the secondary as they look to build on their defensive improvements.

The details

Brown finished the 2025 season with 51 tackles, 12 pass defenses, and 2 interceptions while making a smooth transition to the Jaguars' zone-based defensive scheme. In his four-year career, he has 166 tackles, 24 pass defenses, and 3 interceptions.

  • Brown was a seventh-round draft pick by the Jaguars in 2022.
  • The new 3-year, $33 million contract will keep Brown in Jacksonville through the 2026 season.

The players

Montaric 'Buster' Brown

A cornerback who has started 29 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars over the past four seasons after being a seventh-round draft pick in 2022.

Travis Hunter

A cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars who is under contract along with Brown and others in the team's secondary.

Jourdan Lewis

A cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars who is under contract along with Brown and others in the team's secondary.

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What they’re saying

“Retaining Buster Brown was a key priority for us this offseason. He's been a valuable part of our secondary and we're excited to have him back on a new contract.”

— Trent Baalke, General Manager, Jacksonville Jaguars (Jacksonville Times-Union)

What’s next

The Jaguars still have some holes to fill on defense, including at linebacker and defensive tackle, as they look to build on their 11th-ranked total defense from last season.

The takeaway

By locking up a key piece of their secondary in Buster Brown, the Jaguars have ensured continuity in their defensive backfield as they aim to continue improving their overall defensive performance in 2026 and beyond.