Although Jackson isn’t a star, this is a big blow for the Buccaneers. Since being drafted, Jackson has started all 32 games of his NFL career. Last season, he had 69 tackles, two forced fumbles, one sack and one interception. The 6-foot, 200-pound Jackson played his college football at Syracuse.

With Jackson suspended, Tampa Bay will likely move Will Allen into a starting safety spot. The 27-year-old has been with the Buccaneers since 2004. Last year he played in all 16 games and finished the year with 19 tackles and one forced fumble.

Jackson will miss the first four weeks of the 2009 NFL season. In those weeks, the Buccaneers play the Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, New York Giants and Washington Redskins.

Tanard Jackson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Suspended (Image: Zuma Press)

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Tanard Jackson Suspended for Four Games

For specifics on the contract, here is what Rosenhaus said on Twitter:

We would also like to announce that we have signed Will Allen to a 2 yr extension with the Dolphins worth $16.2..million over the next 3 seasons.

Will’s deal includes $10 million in guarantees.

I’m really happy for Will Allen to be able to continue his career in Miami for the next 3 years. He has become a mainstay for the Dolphins.

While with the Dolphins, Allen has played 47 out of a possible 48 games. Last season, he played in all 16 games and totaled 50 tackles and three interceptions. His three interceptions were the highest he’s had in his career since he had four as a rookie for the Giants in 2001.

In the 2009 NFL season, Allen is expected to keep starting on the left side for Miami. He’ll get help from Sean Smith and Vontae Davis — two selections by the Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Will Allen Extension Announced on Twitter (Image: Zuma Press)

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Twitter: Miami’s Will Allen Signs Extension