April 24 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals picked up the fifth-year option on William Jackson's rookie contract Wednesday, keeping him with the team through 2020.
Jackson, 26, had 41 tackles and 13 passes defensed in 16 starts in 2018. The No. 24 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft had 25 tackles, 14 passes defensed, a sack and an interception for a touchdown in 15 games during his 2017 campaign.