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The 2016 NFL free agency period began on Monday at 12pm EST with the first-ever "legal tampering period" in league history and the Jacksonville Jaguars were in about as many rumors as they could be.
Just how many rumors were the Jaguars tied to yesterday? Check out our Day 1 blog.
What's the tampering period? Teams cannot sign an NFL contract with a player, execute an agreement in principle or other similar document, announce that an agreement in principle or other similar agreement has been reached, or reach agreement on any undisclosed terms. Also, teams cannot make travel arrangements with a prospective free agent before the launch of free agency, at 4:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday.
But they can talk with any player they choose, discuss unofficial contract terms, and anything else. Just no contracts.
Follow along here for all the Jaguars-related free agency news, rumors, and more.
Live blog
10:08 PM: With Chris Ivory signing, releasing Toby Gerhart is a no-brainer, tbh.
The #Jaguars are releasing RB Toby Gerhart tomorrow, source said. Makes sense with the Chris Ivory signing
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
9:56 PM: Boom! There's the complement that T.J. Yeldon needs.
Former Jets' RB Chris Ivory is expected to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars when new league year begins, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2016
9:17 PM: A buzzkill, but it doesn't make or break this class. Go get Olivier Vernon and all is forgiven.
Source: The #Raiders will sign LB Bruce Irvin when the league year starts tomorrow. Out of nowhere.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
Bruce Irvin and Khalil Mack… Not great news for QBs facing the Oakland #Raiders.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
7:49 PM: I wonder if Malik Jackson is ready to get to Duval.
Malik Jackson is ready to join the #Jaguars https://t.co/kkY74FamVo pic.twitter.com/aBvcLwMXM5
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) March 9, 2016
7:10 PM: LEEEEEEGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOO!
We hear from @ClaytonESPN, he expects Bruce Irvin to wind up with Jacksonville tomorrow. Still uncertain, though.
— Danny 710ESPNSeattle (@DDMon710) March 9, 2016
4:33 PM: Mario Williams is reportedly signing with the Miami Dolphins, which means Olivier Vernon is all but gone.
The #Dolphins deal with pass-rusher Mario Williams should come today, sources says, and it's expected to land him $8M per year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2016
2:33 PM: Wow.
The #Jaguars deal for DL Malik Jackson is 6 years, $90M with $42M guaranteed, source said. So, wow.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2016
2:14 PM: *eyes emojis*
"Bruce Irvin will end up in JAX, if I had to guess right now," @JeffDarlington on @1010XL. #Jaguars
— Andrew Gibson (@1010XLAG) March 8, 2016
1:57 PM: DeMarco Murray and Lamar Miller in the AFC South, huh?
The #Texans are making a strong push to secure RB Lamar Miller before the league year begins, source said. Working toward a deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2016
1:24 PM: It's reportedly a six-year deal between the Jaguars and Malik Jackson. SIX YEARS.
Malik Jackson agrees to sign with #Jaguars, per report https://t.co/EiOCIgGdvo pic.twitter.com/XJcfObjJQg
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) March 8, 2016
12:22 PM: OH BOY HE 'BOUT TO DO IT
Continue to hear the Jags making a very strong push for DEN DL Malik Jackson. Deal could be agreed to well before the start of league year
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 8, 2016
12:20 PM: What does the Oakland Raiders and their reported signing of Kelechi Osemele mean for the Jaguars and Alex Mack?
#Raiders reportedly signing #Ravens free agent Kelechi Osemele for $11 million per year https://t.co/Jy84gKC24j pic.twitter.com/e6l8gC4x0V
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) March 8, 2016
11:46 AM: If Mario Williams signs with the Miami Dolphins, it could actually help the Jaguars in the long run.
Mario Williams could sign with Dolphins, will that let Olivier Vernon walk? https://t.co/OlB5xjSXXc pic.twitter.com/s2iPqXXWF1
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) March 8, 2016
11:12 AM: Agents love using the Jaguars as their bluff card.
And Lamar Miller https://t.co/ZHYgKgzLEC
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) March 8, 2016
9:10 AM: A very, very good piece by Justis Mosqueda over at PlaymakerMentality.com on top Jaguars target Olivier Vernon. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
My guy @JuMosq made me go back to the tape. He's also got a great write up on Vernon. https://t.co/u67N9BPcfV
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) March 8, 2016
8:00 AM: Catch up with all the Day 1 rumors for the Jaguars here.
2016 NFL free agency live blog: All the #Jaguars news, rumors, and more https://t.co/tX8cFLkeoR pic.twitter.com/8XTkODz2Uy
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) March 7, 2016