The have hooked a big fish in free agency. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that tight end Julius Thomas is getting a five-year deal worth an average of $9.2 million each season with $24 million guaranteed. Thomas spent his first four NFL seasons with the , growing into one of 's most reliable targets in the back end of his Denver run. Thomas had 24 touchdowns Lee May Jersey over the past two seasons, turning into one of the NFL's best red zone threats, seemingly overnight. He immediately gives the a proven offensive threat for second-year quarterback . Thomas, 26, has been consistently linked to the for some time. The and both made aggre sive plays for Thomas, according to Rapoport. The attempted to retain the tight end, though they were financially strapped after using their franchise tag on wide receiver . Faced with a decision, Denver chose the right Thomas to keep in the building. Still, this is an important signing by a team that's lost 11 games or more for four straight seasons. The Jags -- who also have deals in place with and -- believed in Bortles enough to take him with the third overall pick last year. Importing a playmaker of Thomas' ilk can only boost the young pa ser's development. The latest Podcast , including to Miami, 's new deal and much more. Find more content on . Amed Rosario Jersey