Ernest Jones and Javon Kinlaw, two former South Carolina Gamecocks, have signed large NFL contracts, which is a significant turning point in their professional careers. Joining the Washington Commanders is Javon Kinlaw. The Washington Commanders have signed defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw to a three-year, $45 million contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. This puts Kinlaw among the top 20 highest-paid players in terms of both total value and yearly income. After one season with the New York Jets, who gave him free agency, Kinlaw will move to Washington after spending four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. His two most successful professional seasons to date were 2023 and 2024, when he amassed eight sacks.
As he later joined the 49ers, Kinlaw will be reunited with another former Gamecock, Deebo Samuel, with whom he played in 2017 and 2018. Earlier this month, San Francisco sent Samuel to Washington. The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed Ernest Jones. The Seattle Seahawks have offered linebacker Ernest Jones a three-year, $33 million contract extension. Jones, who was acquired at the 2024 trade deadline, was vital to the Seahawks defense. He has a $15 million guarantee in his deal. Jones helped the Seahawks win six of their final eight games in 2024 by recording almost 100 tackles in just ten games during the previous season. This helped the team’s defensive standings.
Both Javon Kinlaw and Ernest Jones have deep ties back to South Carolina football, where they were both standout players for the Gamecocks before heading to the NFL. Their recent contracts in their pro career reflect on their talent as Gamecocks in the NFL.
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