The Bengals today exercised a team option to extend by one year the contract of CB William Jackson.
The 2016 first-round draft choice now is signed through the 2020 season.
Jackson, a fourth-year player in 2019, has played in 31 games with 21 starts. Last season, he started 16 games and totaled 41 tackles, and his 13 passes defensed led the team.
View some of the best images of cornerback William Jackson from 2018.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Pittsburg Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 in Cincinnati. (Margaret Bowles via AP)

Bengals cornerback William Jackson pregame before hosting the Saints.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) in coverage during a week 4 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Atlanta. Cincinnati won 37-36. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Cincinnati. (Ryan Meyer via AP)

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) in coverage during a week 2 NFL football against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) celebrates with cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Cincinnati. (Ryan Meyer via AP)

Bengals cornerback William Jackson covers Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium.

Bengals cornerback William Jackson celebrates with the defense after a second half stop against the Baltimore Ravens.