Jacksonville Jaguars extend Ross Matiscik, make him highest-paid long snapper
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed long snapper Ross Matiscik to a two-year contract extension on June 17. The deal, reportedly worth $3.8 million in new money, establishes Matiscik as the highest-paid long snapper in the NFL. General manager James Gladstone emphasized Matiscik's consistency and contributions to special teams since joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2020. Matiscik, 29, has played 101 games for the Jaguars and garnered All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors for the last three seasons. This season, he registered four tackles on special teams, ranking third among long snappers in the league.
- •Matiscik has played with Jacksonville since 2020.
- •He earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in three consecutive seasons.
- •His 22 special teams tackles tie for the most in the NFL at his position.
- •Jaguars have extended contracts for multiple players this offseason.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Jacksonville Jaguars make Ross Matiscik new highest-paid long snapper
"The Jaguars rewarded long snapper Ross Matiscik with a two-year contract extension. The deal will reportedly make him the NFL’s highest-paid LS.
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