When Mike Jackson was traded to Carolina, it brought a "new sense of life." He was rewarded with a 2-year deal and is eager to get after it.

As announced by the NFL on Wednesday, Jackson will also be bringing in a performance-based bonus of $1.03 million for his work this past season. That distribution ranks as the third-highest amongst all such totals, sitting behind only linebacker Jamien Sherwood ($1.09 million) and cornerback Jaylon Jones ($1.06 million).

The Panthers acquired Jackson in a trade with the Seahawks and he started all 17 games during his first season in Carolina. He had 76 tackles, two interceptions, and 17 passes def