Khalil Mack became the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history after he was traded to the Chicago Bears and signed a long-term extension, and a new contract isn’t the only way he boosted his bank account.
According to the latest data from online sports retailer Fanatics, Mack’s new Bears jersey was the fifth-highest seller in the NFL during the preseason.
???? at some of the new names (led by one @Giants rookie) who climbed the charts of our Pre-Season Top-Selling NFL players list this year! pic.twitter.com/dKhKgZV0ZW
— Fanatics (@Fanatics) September 6, 2018
Considering Mack was traded less than a week ago, that is pretty impressive.
Mack must be enjoying his new home, and all indications are that he has gotten up to speed quickly. He probably expected the Raiders to give him a record contract extension at some point, so selling more jerseys is a nice bonus.
