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<p>Your one-stop shop for 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars free agency updates: official signings, rumored interests, and everything in between.</p> <p id="gjLe1H">The 2024 NFL free agency signing period has officially kicked off and the <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> have been busy reshaping their roster. Be sure to check out all <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/3/88808?referrer=singular_click_id%3da61a37c8-6641-4b75-8c13-4d67aa45edde&wpcid=163146&wpcn=Inarticle&wpcrid=NFL&wpsrc=Vox">the latest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook</a>.</p>
<p id="8lDIhw">Also, be sure to bookmark this page for any Jaguars free agent additions, rumored interest, and more. This page will be continually updated leading up to the April 18 week of the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>. </p>
<p id="DYYV16"><em>Last update: 4:58 p.m. ET on March 18</em></p>
<h3 id="2h0rUs"><strong>New Additions</strong></h3>
<ul><li id="8B06RA">DL <strong>Arik Armstead</strong> (via multiple reports) In one of the biggest signings of the offseason, the Jaguars have come to terms with the former <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> DL. A massive signing, literally and figuratively. <a href="https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1768382491214086443?t=M1V9yWWKZAKfsfoT2532Dg&s=19">The reported contract</a> is a 3-year deal for 51 million dollars. The full terms of the guarantees and contract structure are still pending. </li></ul>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaguars</a> worked to sign FA WR Calvin Ridley, who landed with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Titans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Titans</a>. GM Trent Baalke, who drafted Armstead in SF, used some of that money to beef up their D-line. <a href="https://t.co/2dunQcdCQ2">https://t.co/2dunQcdCQ2</a></p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1768368632881373298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<li id="oF91H7">WR <strong>Gabriel Davis</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767238285720523161?t=iN8wPtcgBNn1JahuQyNMUQ&s=19">via Ian Rapoport</a>) Jaguars come to terms on a three-year deal with the former <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a> (and UCF) wide receiver. The deal is <a href="https://twitter.com/DMRussini/status/1767242627441713549?t=z2YsMFF2gIKkyWazNnqPAg&s=19">reportedly worth</a> $39 million, with $24 million guaranteed, and the potential for the contract to reach $50 million with incentives. </li>
<li id="V5zdWJ">C <strong>Mitch Morse</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1767164552150413572">via Mike Garafolo</a>) After visiting Jacksonville before the start of free agency, the former <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a> center signs with the Jaguars on a two-year contract worth $10.5 million with $7 million guaranteed.</li>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bills</a> were VERY successful running behind center Mitch Morse last season. On inside runs, James Cook averaged 4.8 YPC in 2023. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaguars</a><br><br>Credit <a href="https://twitter.com/arjunmenon100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@arjunmenon100</a> for the data & graphic<br>(The Data isn't complete & is from Weeks 1-15) <a href="https://t.co/a3zxkwY2yx">pic.twitter.com/a3zxkwY2yx</a></p>— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanDGriffis/status/1769362839595090077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<li id="AZ3wNe">CB <strong>Ronald Darby</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1767327218454163578?t=2N0mFqNULF3wyx_80ME9qQ&s=19">via Jordan Schultz</a>) Jaguars come to terms on a two-year deal with the former <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a> cornerback. The deal is reportedly worth a maximum of $10 million with incentives. The total amount guaranteed is still unknown at this time. </li>
<li id="8SkSRF">S <strong>Darnell Savage</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767248999881351512?t=TQbRoOnrVUAD01m6Mu7lvw&s=19">via Ian Rapoport</a>) Jaguars come to terms on a three-year deal with the former <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> safety. The deal is reportedly worth $21 million with $12.5 million guaranteed.</li>
<li id="3xF9PD">QB <strong>Mac Jones </strong>(<a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1766843436013900080">via Adam Schefter</a>) Jaguars trade a 6th-round pick for former <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a> passer Michael McCorkle (Mac) Jones. </li>
<li id="T7MCq3">WR <strong>Devin Duvernay</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767290911648542911?t=QG_MLJbinm0gNCb6bJbR5w&s=19">via Ian Rapoport</a>) Jaguars come to terms on a two-year deal with the former <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a> receiver (and two-time <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-pro-bowl">Pro Bowl</a> returner). The deal is reportedly worth $8.5 million, with the ability to reach $12.5 million with incentives. He is expected to replace former Jaguars free agent Jamal Agnew.</li>
<li id="XrlGy7">OLB/Edge <strong>Trevis Gipson</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/JaguarsPR/status/1769755708239565081?t=1e57lHNKruGFdvZJbpHYCA&s=19">via the Jaguars</a>) The team has announced they have signed Gipson. Jaguars fans may recognize this name, as many fans had an interest in either trading for the former <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> edge in 2022 or signing him in 2023 before his signing with the Tennessee Titans. Gipson provides quality depth as a rotational edge or defensive lineman. The contract terms are not yet known.</li>
<li id="39Nfbe">K <strong>Joey Slye</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/JaguarsPR/status/1769755708239565081?t=1e57lHNKruGFdvZJbpHYCA&s=19">via the Jaguars</a>) The team has announced they have signed the former <a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/">Washington Commanders</a> kicker to a one-year deal after missing out on Wil Lutz in week one of free agency. With Brandon McManus heading to Washington, Slye heads to Jacksonville. Kicker swap! With Slye being a slightly inconsistent extra point kicker (88.5%) there will likely be a training camp competition between Slye, the recently re-signed Riley Patterson, and a drafted or UDFA rookie kicker. The remaining contract terms are not yet known.</li>
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<h3 id="4b7y4o"><strong>Returning Players</strong></h3>
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<li id="PyJBST">LB <strong>Josh Allen</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1765118605014773921?t=FkUfIB0dbS2tzXTYY6sj4A&s=19">via the Jaguars</a>) The franchise tag places him on the books for just over $24 million in 2024, unless an extension agreement is negotiated before July.</li>
<li id="QeMeHw">S <strong>Daniel Thomas</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1765745806156398674?t=cHy3zxCGjULNncQvpbcaWA&s=19">via Ian Rapoport</a>) Signs a two-year extension worth up to $6 million, per Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report.</li>
<li id="ieoNAN">OG <strong>Ezra Cleveland </strong>(<a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1765759123423965266?t=qEI_hJvX8E6uutwHlMYYXQ&s=19">via Ian Rapoport</a>) Signs a three-year extension worth $24 million with 14.2 million guaranteed. <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2024/3/8/24093645/jaguars-2024-nfl-free-agency-ezra-cleveland"><em>Click here for more info on Cleveland.</em></a>
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<li id="1OHuj0">DL <strong>Jeremiah Ledbetter </strong>(<a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1766134728694935920?t=bQSw6jZptmv7o-uSCe2xyA&s=19">via the Jaguars</a>) Contract terms are not yet known.</li>
<li id="sxussE">OG <strong>Brandon Scherff</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1766879519640600588">via Adam Schefter</a>) Restructured his contract which guarantees his 2024 salary while saving the team $12.4 million on the cap in 2024, <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/brandon-scherff/3853">per OverTheCap</a>. By adding void years, the team may arguably be pushing the can down the road, by borrowing from the future however.</li>
<li id="u6JITf">OG <strong>Blake Hance</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/JaguarsPR/status/1767184996236701997?t=EI0Jh-nIgy9Nj5z1hjVAPg&s=19">via the Jaguars</a>) Contract terms are not yet known.</li>
<li id="OHGzsA">RB <strong>D’Ernest Johnson</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1767578718828941705?t=siXPftulFBXxMT9DmJKnPQ&s=19">via Adam Schefter</a>) is re-signing with the team on a one-year deal. The contract terms are not yet known.</li>
<li id="cTmszo">LB <strong>Caleb Johnson</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1767923193480696063?t=mQ5FYPy10k_-f0N802gU7w&s=19">via the Jaguars)</a> After initially testing the market, the backup linebacker and special teams ace returns to the team. The contract terms are not yet known.</li>
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<h3 id="loCPx7"><strong>Losses:</strong></h3>
<ul><li id="2vgy5C">WR <strong>Calvin Ridley </strong>(via multiple reports) Calvin Ridley signs with the <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a>. I thought this was a pretty accurate synopsis of today's events leading to Ridley signing with Tennessee.</li></ul>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Player wants to go to Jags. But agent knew jags weren’t real until after the league new year. Waited for them to become active to use them as a leveraging tool. Long game by the agent being played flawlessly. Dave does what Dave wants. <a href="https://t.co/oseBHcbE0u">https://t.co/oseBHcbE0u</a></p>— Dilla (@E_Dilla) <a href="https://twitter.com/E_Dilla/status/1768016203685982345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2024</a>
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<h3 id="74uz3l"><strong>Players Released</strong></h3>
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<li id="fhy2p6">DT <strong>Folorunso Fatukasi</strong> (<a href="https://www.jaguars.com/news/official-jaguars-release-darious-williams-rayshawn-jenkins-and-foley-fatukasi">via the Jaguars</a>) Saves $3.5 million in cap space, resulting in a $9.2 million dead cap. </li>
<li id="4L6ie7">DB <strong>Rayshawn Jenkins</strong> (<a href="https://www.jaguars.com/news/official-jaguars-release-darious-williams-rayshawn-jenkins-and-foley-fatukasi">via the Jaguars</a>) Saves $5.1 million in cap space, resulting in a $7.1 million dead cap. He <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1768022749111263519?t=Kq5JjIJWgo1Ovndl-2L8Gg&s=19">has now signed </a>with the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a>. </li>
<li id="QJvl4l">DB <strong>Darious Williams</strong> (<a href="https://www.jaguars.com/news/official-jaguars-release-darious-williams-rayshawn-jenkins-and-foley-fatukasi">via the Jaguars</a>) Saves $11.5 million in cap space, resulting in a $500k dead cap. </li>
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<h3 id="Fn9bBu"><strong>Rumored Interest</strong></h3>
<ul><li id="vNSpEE">WR <strong>Brandon Aiyuk</strong> via (multiple reports) Potential trade candidate from the <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a>. </li></ul>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aiyuk interest is “mutual” between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaguars</a> and his team, per source. Obviously, very early.</p>— Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/MiaOBrienTV/status/1768328361913262410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">As I noted on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XLPrimetime?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#XLPrimetime</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#49ers</a> reportedly would've wanted No. 17 overall + Zay Jones. Then <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaguars</a> would have to pay Aiyuk. So, fizzling out.<br><br>(hopefully this tweet will stop all the random Niners fans who have Facebook friend requested/IG DM'd me in the last 4 days) <a href="https://t.co/jm3pEXXxM2">https://t.co/jm3pEXXxM2</a></p>— Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/MiaOBrienTV/status/1769796364047630365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<ul><li id="ba37j0">WR <strong>Mike Williams</strong> (<a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/03/11/chargers-keenan-allen-mike-williams-trade-talks-news">via Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer</a>) Free-agent WR option after recently being released from the <a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/">Los Angeles Chargers</a>. While not directly linked to the Jaguars in prior reports, he would fill a team need as an outside, contested catch, big-body receiver. </li></ul>
<h3 id="WK8Ivg"><strong>The Signing That Wasnt:</strong></h3>
<ul><li id="64FzCJ">K <strong>Wil Lutz</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767296022420525367?t=QVFaEANvgal1hwzeMGDEcw&s=19">via Ian Rapoport</a>) Initial reports reflected the Jaguars would be signing the Broncos kicker to replace Brandon McManus, on a 3-year deal. However, in what seems to be becoming an annual legal tampering issue, Lutz seemingly changed his mind and will remain in Denver. The Jaguars are still in need of another kicker to compete with recently re-acquired Riley Patterson. </li></ul>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A plot twist: Source confirms that Wil Lutz will stay in Denver. The first plot twist of free agency. <a href="https://t.co/jjZuRZV20g">https://t.co/jjZuRZV20g</a></p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767296022420525367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2024</a>
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<p id="5ukf6T"><strong>Important Free Agency Dates</strong></p>
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<li id="2JzXiR">Monday, March 11th (noon EST) - The legal tampering period begins.*</li>
<li id="1r8fkK">Wednesday, March 13th (4:00 pm EST) - The 2024 league year, free agency signing period, and trading period all begin.</li>
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<p id="y1o4aU">*During the legal tampering period, clubs can contact and enter into contract negotiations with agents of players (or the players themselves, for those without agents) who are about to become unrestricted free agents on March 13th. However, the negotiated contracts can not become official until the new league year begins on March 13th. </p>
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<p id="J2c7n4">What are your thoughts on the moves so far, Duval? </p>
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<p>Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for March 18, 2024.</p> <p id="scnbo8">Good morning!</p>
<p id="YpedEC">Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>. </p>
<h2 id="iXC8Uf"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news"><strong>Jaguars News</strong></a></h2>
<p id="KWBvMk"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2024/3/17/24103892/jaguars-poll-otw-how-would-you-grade-the-jags-moves-in-the-first-week-of-free-agency"><strong>Jaguars Poll OTW: How would you grade the Jags’ moves in the first week of free agency? (Big Cat Country)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="dj5LF2">Overall, I give the Jags a “B-” for free agency, though this could certainly improve depending on the outcome of the Jags’ WR room. They made some nice upgrades in positions of need for a reasonable price, while other moves were fairly lateral, making the roster neither better nor worse. The greatest detriment to their grade is the recent handling of the WR room, which is currently mediocre at best despite a high cap hit. However, it is hard to assign a final grade without knowing their future plans for the position.</p></blockquote>
<p id="E0yqmm"><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/03/18/joey-slye-leaves-commanders-for-jaguars-on-one-year-deal-per-report/73015495007/"><strong>Report: Jaguars sign former Commanders kicker Joey Slye to one-year deal (Times-Union)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="xQlAab">According to a report from <em>NFL Media’s</em> Ian Rapoport, the Jaguars have signed Slye to a one-year deal. Slye spent the last two full seasons with the Washington Commanders, first playing for Washington during the 2021 campaign before re-joining the team.</p></blockquote>
<p id="YsFMg5"><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/03/15/calvin-ridley-on-free-agency-i-really-wanted-to-be-with-the-jaguars/72989315007/"><strong>‘I wanted to be with the Jaguars’: Calvin Ridley provides insights to why he chose Titans (Times-Union)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="25drwb">“I really wanted to, honestly, be with the [Jaguars],” Ridley said on Friday. “But there was a lot of things wasn’t working out for me. So, I chose the Titans. Obviously, the money was pretty good.”</p></blockquote>
<p id="ih2QP9"><a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-free-agency-titans-ridley-cb3aed4fd83bc947e0ff0d60030b057c"><strong>Wide receiver Calvin Ridley eager to prove his work ethic with the Titans (AP News)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="TyUNag">“I’m a good player. I’m the type of player who deserves this contract,” Ridley said. “I’m going to say that. I’m a player that you want in the building, someone who’s going to work for your organization, who all their life as a kid, I rode city buses to high school just to go to school.”</p></blockquote>
<p id="8fo6fD"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/draft/2024-nfl-draft-post-first-wave-of-free-agency-jaguars-projections"><strong>2024 NFL Draft: Post-First Wave of Free Agency Jaguars Projections (Jaguar Report)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="7iaYQ4">Marshawn Kneeland fits a lot of Trent Baalke’s and Ryan Nielsen’s prototypes for an edge rusher. He is big, physical, can act as a big end on rushing downs, and has the ability to be moved all over the line. He had a terrific showing at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and could function as a rotational edge rusher for the Jaguars early on in his career, similar to 2017 third-round pick Dawaune Smoot and the start of his career. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Jaguars sign a cheap veteran as their No. 3 edge, which is a big reason I waited until Round 3 to take one.</p></blockquote>
<p id="dlG8Zw"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/gm-report/which-second-wave-free-agents-make-sense-for-the-jaguars"><strong>Which Second-Wave Free Agents Make Sense For the Jaguars? (Jaguar Report)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="7jDChu">Ryan Nielsen coached Bud Dupree to 6.5 sacks last year in Atlanta, so there is plenty of reason to think the Jaguars’ new defensive coordinator knows what he could potentially get out of Dupree. Scheme familiarity and a veteran track record of success work in Dupree’s favor when looking at his resume, and he could make more sense as a backup pass-rusher at 31-years-old despite starting 16 games last year. </p></blockquote>
<p id="qdWBZ9"><a href="https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2024/03/17/did-jaguars-hit-all-their-marks-in-free-agency-breaking-down-a-wild-week-for-the-franchise/"><strong>Did Jaguars hit all their marks in free agency? Breaking down a wild week for the franchise (News 4 Jax)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="3NdE5N"><strong>JSC: </strong>Call me crazy but the [17th] pick is going to be on the offensive line. The Jags still need a receiver and a cornerback. The good news is this year’s draft has a ton of talent at both of those spots. With the way the top of the draft is looking right now, there could be a really good offensive line player staring at the Jags at 17. Maybe a good enough player to convince them not to trade back and to make a little bit of a luxury pick in the first round. But is it really a luxury pick when the O-line struggled last year? Troy Fautanu from Washington is the type of athlete the Jags like on the O-line. Give me Fautaunu at 17. CB TJ Tampa at 48 and Brenden Rice at 96. Thank me later.</p></blockquote>
<p id="m6GrQr"><a href="https://www.jaguars.com/news/o-zone-a-matter-of-trust-x0722"><strong>O-Zone: A matter of trust (Jaguars.com)</strong></a></p>
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<p id="jkJFMe"><em>I am intrigued by the late-round defensive backs that we have drafted in the last two years. Do you have any candidates to break out during the 2024 season?</em></p>
<p id="4PusAX">The Jaguars as of last training camp liked cornerback Christian Braswell a lot. A seventh-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, he missed all but three games as a rookie so it’s hard for anyone – team included – to know just what the Jaguars have in him.</p>
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<h2 id="2lEjns"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news"><strong>NFL News</strong></a></h2>
<p id="MaEXdh"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/free-agent-wr-mike-williams-to-visit-panthers-jets-and-steelers-this-week"><strong>Free-agent WR Mike Williams to visit Panthers, Jets and Steelers this week (NFL.com)</strong></a></p>
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https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2024/3/18/24104741/jaguars-news-kicker-joey-slye-signs-jacksonvilleGus Logue2024-03-17T13:35:38-04:002024-03-17T13:35:38-04:00Jaguars Poll OTW: How would you grade the Jags’ moves in the first week of free agency?
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<p>In this week’s poll, we want to know how you would grade the moves made by Trent Baalke and the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first week of free agency.</p> <p id="twfukl">Welcome, Jaguars pollsters!</p>
<p id="GZ6W8N">Last week, we asked you what you all thought about the Jags’ moves before the franchise tag deadline, and the responses were pretty unanimous. In short: not good. A plurality of you assigned the Jaguars a grade of F (28%), with C and D earning the second and third most votes with 27% and 26%, respectively. </p>
<p id="lmpMGF">This last week was even more hectic for the Jaguars and arguably the busiest week of the year. The <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> were active players in free agency, signing <em>six </em>new players, trading for another, and releasing numerous starters.</p>
<p id="iopGmb">Notable FA signings included C Mitch Morse (Buffalo Bills), DT Arik Armstead (San Francisco 49ers), CB Ronald Darby (Baltimore Ravens), S Darnell Savage (Green Bay Packers), KR/WR Devin Duvernay (Baltimore Ravens), and WR Gabe Davis (Buffalo Bills). They also traded for Mac Jones, a Jacksonville native, from the New England Patriots to presumably replace CJ Beathard as the Jags’ backup quarterback. </p>
<p id="YrIRcN">From last year’s roster, notable releases included S Rayshawn Jenkins, CB Darious Williams, and DT Foley Fatukasi. As of now, the Jaguars also opted not to retain WR/KR Jamal Agnew, K Brandon McManus, CB Tre Herndon, K’Lavon Chaisson (signed by the Carolina Panthers) DT Angelo Blackson, DE Dawuane Smoot, LB Shaq Quarterman, OL Tyler Shatley, and QB Matt Barkley. Meanwhile, they re-signed OG Ezra Cleveland, RB D’Ernest Johnson, OL Blake Hance, LB Caleb Johnson, DT Jeremiah Ledbetter, and S Daniel Thomas. They also re-worked OG Brandon Scherff’s contract to free up some cap space.</p>
<p id="tQ7dNe">Of course, the biggest controversy of the week surrounded WR Calvin Ridley. While it originally appeared that Ridley was waiting until after the official start of free agency to re-sign with the Jaguars, ensuring they retained their 2nd-round pick, the Tennessee Titans swooped in and signed Ridley on a hefty 4-year deal worth $92 million with $50 million fully guaranteed, which the Jaguars were unwilling to match.</p>
<p id="FgokMN">There was also chatter about a potential trade for San Francisco All-Pro WR Brandon Aiyuk, but nothing came to fruition.</p>
<p id="OcY2VW">With the first week of free agency complete, we want to know: what would you grade the Jaguars’ moves of the past week?</p>
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<p id="6XKYjM">In my eyes, Baalke and the Jags earned somewhere between a B and a C. Ultimately, the point of free agency is to maximize your roster as much as your cap allows. For a team like the Jaguars with middle-of-the-pack cap space, this often means re-signing key starters while finding affordable quality replacements for other unrestricted FAs who are just too expensive to keep. It often also entails cutting other players currently under contract whose current level of play fails to justify their cap hit for the following year. </p>
<p id="7YyQDn">The Jaguars made quite a few upgrades to fill gaping holes in their roster, and they mostly did so at a reasonable price. Let’s take a closer look at each move individually. </p>
<p id="r4dsHr">The Jags’ best “A” moves of the week were undoubtedly the signings of Morse and Armstead. Morse is set to replace Luke Fortner, who struggled mightily last season and ranked among the worst at his position in nearly every metric. Armstead should help fill the gaping hole in the interior DL and provide additional pressure on the quarterback to complement Josh Allen and Travon Walker on the outside. While Armstead is coming off an injury, he was one of the most dominant players at his position last year (even while playing through his injury in the Super Bowl), and if he can maintain even close to last year’s level of play, he certainly merits his $17 million/year price tag. Both of these moves are enormous upgrades for a reasonable price at key positions of need.</p>
<p id="zFy9AO">Other solid “B” moves included signing Duvernay to replace Agnew and signing Darby to replace Williams. Duvernay is not quite as fast as Agnew, but he is a bit shiftier with better hands, offering similar capabilities in the return game and an upgrade in any offensive role. While Williams was excellent for the Jaguars last season, the typical system of new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen employs much more press coverage, an area in which Darby has historically excelled and Williams has historically struggled. Moreover, Darby’s cap hit is less than half as much as Williams was set to make. Both of these moves are solid improvements for a good price.</p>
<p id="xN1hBd">Signing Savage was a “C” move; a passing grade, but nothing exceptional. While Rayshawn Jenkins was certainly a fan-favorite and gave Jags fans some of the most memorable plays over the past couple of years, his coverage and tackling were less than ideal. Contrastingly, Savage has earned better coverage grades over the last few years and made similar big plays for the Packers, including a pick-six in last year’s playoff game. However, he similarly struggles with tackling, and the Jaguars signed him to a 3-year, $7 million/year contract, which was higher than his projected cost of $4-5 million/year for 1-2 years. In this sense, the Jaguars made a lateral move (or arguably a marginal improvement) for an elevated price tag. A passable move, but nothing to ride home about. </p>
<p id="Pdy2ld">Signing Gabe Davis is a difficult move to grade. On the one hand, if the Jaguars signed him as an upgrade over WR Zay Jones in the WR3 slot for an additional $5 million/year cap hit, this would be a solid “B”. However, if the Jaguars expect him to fill the role of Calvin Ridley, leaving the Jags without anyone resembling a true WR1, this is an “F” move. With the uncertainty surrounding the Jags’ WR room, we still have to wait to see how this one plays out.</p>
<p id="gkpzy3">The Ridley saga is also tricky to grade. If the Jags had re-signed Calvin Ridley to the previously-rumored deal of $17/million per year over two years, this would’ve been a solid “B” or even “A” move. If they had instead signed Ridley to a 4-year deal worth $92 million with $50 million guaranteed, as the Titans did, this would’ve earned a “D” grade from me due to an extremely poor value without much room for error. In this sense, letting him walk seems reasonable. However, it also leaves the Jags without a true WR1 and a receiver room that currently ranks in the bottom half of the league. While this may seem like a no-win situation, the <em>optimal</em> approach would’ve been to negotiate and come to terms with Josh Allen (you know, the <em>best </em>player on the team last year) many weeks earlier, freeing up the franchise tag to apply to Ridley. This would’ve allowed the Jags to retain their second-round pick while precluding other teams from negotiating with Ridley, likely allowing the Jags to sign him to a more reasonable deal. The overall bungling of the situation earns a “D” from me. On the other hand, if the Jags end up trading for Brandon Aiyuk for a reasonable price (a 2nd round pick would absolutely be worth it), this would be an “A” move and Ridley’s departure would be entirely justified. </p>
<p id="dj5LF2">Overall, I give the Jags a “B-” for free agency, though this could certainly improve depending on the outcome of the Jags’ WR room. They made some nice upgrades in positions of need for a reasonable price, while other moves were fairly lateral, making the roster neither better nor worse. The greatest detriment to their grade is the recent handling of the WR room, which is currently mediocre at best despite a high cap hit. However, it is hard to assign a final grade without knowing their future plans for the position.</p>
<p id="LaUonq">Jags fans, what do you think? Let us know in the comments below!</p>
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https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2024/3/17/24103892/jaguars-poll-otw-how-would-you-grade-the-jags-moves-in-the-first-week-of-free-agencySnowden.2024-03-17T09:04:00-04:002024-03-17T09:04:00-04:00Around SB Nation: Former Jaguars’ landing spots, free agency, and more
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<p>A roundup of news and more from SB Nation blogs</p> <h2 id="WQIc6a"><strong>AFC SOUTH:</strong></h2>
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<a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/"><em><strong>Tennessee Titans</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/?_ga=1.111190852.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Music City Miracles</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<h2 id="ZP1n64"><strong>AFC EAST:</strong></h2>
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<a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/"><em><strong>New England Patriots</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.patspulpit.com/?_ga=1.141708146.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Pats Pulpit</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/"><em><strong>New York Jets</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.ganggreennation.com/?_ga=1.141708146.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Gang Green Nation</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/"><em><strong>Buffalo Bills</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.buffalorumblings.com/?_ga=1.175156450.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Buffalo Rumblings</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<a href="https://www.milehighreport.com"><em><strong>Denver Broncos</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/?_ga=1.188941803.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Mile High Report</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<p id="e367Mt"><a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/2024/3/14/24100293/denver-broncos-quiet-start-to-free-agency"><strong>Broncos have a quiet, yet significant start to free agency</strong></a><br><em>The Denver Broncos navigated a rather difficult free agency with impressive skill and its not even close to as bad as we thought it was going to be.</em></p>
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<a href="https://www.silverandblackpride.com/"><em><strong>Las Vegas Raiders</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.silverandblackpride.com/?_ga=1.183658726.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Silver and Black Pride</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com"><em><strong>Kansas City Chiefs</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.arrowheadpride.com/?_ga=1.211912916.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Arrowhead Pride</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/"><em><strong>Baltimore Ravens</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/?_ga=1.140542834.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Baltimore Beatdown</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/"><em><strong>Pittsburgh Steelers</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/?_ga=1.144747764.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Behind the Steel Curtain</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/"><em><strong>Cincinnati Bengals</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.cincyjungle.com/?_ga=1.183125094.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Cincy Jungle</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/"><em><strong>Cleveland Browns</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/?_ga=1.115434950.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Dawgs By Nature</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<h2 id="eud2bF"><strong>NFC EAST:</strong></h2>
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<a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/"><em><strong>New York Giants</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/?_ga=1.217284694.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Big Blue View</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/"><em><strong>Philadelphia Eagles</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/?_ga=1.117147718.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Bleeding Green Nation</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/"><em><strong>Dallas Cowboys</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/?_ga=1.121800779.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Blogging the Boys</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<p id="QPPzEL"><a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2024/3/11/24096317/dallas-cowboys-free-agency-tony-pollard-expected-sign-tennessee-titans-contract-3-years-24-million"><strong>Cowboys free agency: Tony Pollard expected to sign with Tennessee Titans</strong></a><br><em>Tony Pollard will apparently not be returning to the Cowboys as he is expected to join the Tennessee Titans.</em></p>
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<a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/"><em><strong>Washington Commanders</strong></em></a><em> (via </em><a href="http://www.hogshaven.com/?_ga=1.154906104.1541139732.1433033884"><em><strong>Hogs Haven</strong></em></a><em>)</em>
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<p id="NlPY2o"><a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/2024/3/11/24098190/washington-commanders-free-agency-kicker-brandon-mcmanus-signs-1-year-deal-with-washington"><strong>Washington Commanders Free Agency: Kicker Brandon McManus signs 1-year deal with Washington</strong></a><br><em>New kicker!</em></p>
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<p id="Zzg1nR"><a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2024/3/14/24101493/hollywood-brown-signs-one-year-deal-with-kansas-city-chiefs-arizona-cardinals-free-agency-2024"><strong>Hollywood Brown signs one-year deal with Kansas City Chiefs, ending Arizona Cardinals tenure</strong></a><br><em>The Arizona Cardinals will be in the market for a wide receiver for sure now.</em></p>
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<p id="nlhbyY"><a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/2024/3/15/24100846/early-details-rayshawn-jenkins-seahawks-contract-free-agency-nfl-news"><strong>Early details on Rayshawn Jenkins’ Seahawks contract</strong></a><br><em>Jenkins’ contract should look familiar based on what happened last year.</em></p>
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<p id="eJnakF"><a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2024/3/12/24098302/rams-darious-williams-free-agency-salary-cap"><strong>Rams make another signing, this time filling major roster need</strong></a><br><em>CB Darious Williams will return to Los Angeles, according to reports</em></p>
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<p id="mNjh1R"><a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2024/3/14/24100596/green-bay-packers-news-2024-free-agency-restricted-free-agency-update-exclusive-rights-tender"><strong>Packers elect to not re-sign any of their restricted free agents</strong></a><br><em>Neither running back Patrick Taylor nor cornerback Robert Rochell were hit with a tender on Wednesday.</em></p>
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<p id="jDTBDG"><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/15/24101896/detroit-lions-hosting-free-agent-cornerback-tavierre-thomas"><strong>Detroit Lions hosting free agent hometown cornerback for visit</strong></a><br><em>The Detroit Lions continue to bring players in for visits as they look to rebuild their cornerbacks room.</em></p>
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<p id="NAYHk3"><a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2024/3/14/24101448/chicago-bears-trade-for-6-time-pro-bowl-wr-keenan-allen-los-angeles-chargers-free-agency-nfl-draft"><strong>Bears trade for 6-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen</strong></a><br><em>The Bears have made a blockbuster move, trading for one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.</em></p>
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<p id="P6UD4o"><a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/2024/3/15/24101805/minnesota-vikings-acquire-second-first-round-pick-2024-nfl-draft-houston-texans"><strong>Vikings acquire second first-round pick in 2024 NFL Draft from Houston Texans</strong></a><br><em>A blockbuster on a Friday morning</em></p>
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<p id="lCxjUH"><a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2024/3/12/24099055/saints-agree-to-a-deal-with-former-chiefs-lb-willie-gay"><strong>Saints agree to a deal with former Chiefs LB Willie Gay</strong></a><br><em>The deal is for one year, worth up to $5 million.</em></p>
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<p id="xAlp7M"><a href="https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2024/3/14/24100298/falcons-set-to-get-3rd-round-pick-for-calvin-ridley-trade-tennessee-titans-jacksonville-jaguars"><strong>Falcons set to get 3rd-round pick for Calvin Ridley trade</strong></a><br><em>The saga took its twists and turns, but now we know the end result.</em></p>
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<p id="XUNphb"><a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/2024/3/15/24101940/klavon-chaisson-carolina-panthers-free-agency-signing-2024"><strong>K’Lavon Chaisson is signing with the Panthers</strong></a><br><em>The former first round pick gets a fresh start</em></p>
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<p id="QWNIPw"><a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/2024/3/10/24090841/tampa-bay-buccaneers-sign-quarterback-baker-mayfield-nfl-free-agency"><strong>The Buccaneers re-sign quarterback Baker Mayfield</strong></a><br><em>Tampa Bay has brought back their QB1.</em></p>
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<p>The Jaguars and Armstead have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $51M contract</p> <p id="0ARMT8">After an exciting couple of days during the start of free agency, the news broke on Thursday that the <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> were set to sign <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> defensive lineman Arik Armstead. Per Dianna Russini, Armstead was in <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2024/3/8/24093877/jaguars-2024-nfl-free-agency-tracker-signings">discussions</a> with division rivals, the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> and <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a>. The team made an <a href="https://publish.twitter.com/?url=https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1768695106972819708#">official announcement</a> on Friday. Jaguars Twitter is a force, so I asked for GIF reactions to the news and collected some of your thoughts and media reactions to the signing.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hyped <a href="https://t.co/ZGA2U4CVg7">pic.twitter.com/ZGA2U4CVg7</a></p>— Nitro Mixer (@MixerNitro) <a href="https://twitter.com/MixerNitro/status/1768398397059256673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p lang="qme" dir="ltr"> <a href="https://t.co/8J5JGp7kag">pic.twitter.com/8J5JGp7kag</a></p>— 50shadesofsteez (@50shadesofsteez) <a href="https://twitter.com/50shadesofsteez/status/1768374911188303919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p lang="qme" dir="ltr"> <a href="https://t.co/GVuGxe712U">pic.twitter.com/GVuGxe712U</a></p>— JagFan (@JagFan15) <a href="https://twitter.com/JagFan15/status/1768386702526013795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">All I wanted was a legit Defensive Lineman & that’s what we got <a href="https://t.co/KMNp9Mv16J">pic.twitter.com/KMNp9Mv16J</a></p>— Floridaboyjay (@JayKushKlouds) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayKushKlouds/status/1768421469040660741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Armstead was one of the best draft picks Jaguars GM Trent Baalke made as the GM of the 49ers, now a reunion<br><br>Jaguars have a stout interior against the run, but get a major boost to the pass rush unit. A much needed boost <a href="https://t.co/HKHJvDZ8Gg">https://t.co/HKHJvDZ8Gg</a></p>— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@PFF_Brad) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Brad/status/1768367743756100048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This new Jags trio is SCARY <a href="https://t.co/p6JCMfr2zu">pic.twitter.com/p6JCMfr2zu</a></p>— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) <a href="https://twitter.com/brgridiron/status/1768389598894497995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some Baalke quotes from when he drafted Armstead in the first round in 2015: <a href="https://t.co/fuEdpf046Z">pic.twitter.com/fuEdpf046Z</a></p>— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) <a href="https://twitter.com/_John_Shipley/status/1768395558740169148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I more I think about it I REALLY like the Jaguars Arik Armstead signing. <br><br>He had the best PFF pass-rush grade of his life in 2023 (85.1 42 quarterback pressures on only 360 pass-rush snaps) per PFF.<br><br>If he can stay healthy he’s a STEAL. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaguars</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jags?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jags</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DUUUVAL</a></p>— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) <a href="https://twitter.com/clayharbs82/status/1768649400333517234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2024</a>
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<p id="thXQoR">To keep up with all the Jaguars’ free agency news, be sure to check our free agency tracker <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2024/3/8/24093877/jaguars-2024-nfl-free-agency-tracker-signings">here</a>. How do you feel about the Jaguars signing Arik Armstead? Are you excited to see a lineup of Allen, Walker, and Armstead? Please share with us in the comments or on social media. Not following us on social media? You can find us on <a href="https://twitter.com/BigCatCountry">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BigCatCountry/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sbnbigcatcountry/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.threads.net/@sbnbigcatcountry">Threads</a>.</p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2024/3/16/24101435/bcc-twitter-reactions-to-jaguars-signing-arik-armstead-jacksonville-49ersCaitlin Connor2024-03-15T14:00:00-04:002024-03-15T14:00:00-04:00AFC South news: Colts agree to terms with QB Joe Flacco and more
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<p>A roundup of news on the Jaguars’ division rivals</p> <h3 id="CpKfIp"><a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a></h3>
<p id="7Uxm9q"><a href="https://texanswire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-free-agency-best-available-players-for-texans/"><strong>2024 NFL free agency: Best available players for Texans</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="hZSoI8">The signings of Danielle Hunter, Denico Autry and Azeez Al-Shaair are tremendous additions for DeMeco Ryans’ defense, and Houston also re-signed some key offensive players like tight end Dalton Schultz and wide receiver Noah Brown. Houston also traded for <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> running back Joe Mixon after Devin Singletary signed with the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a>. The <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> lost some key players, though, such as defensive end Jonathan Greenard, linebacker Blake Cashman and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins.</p></blockquote>
<p id="KnBoMm"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/titans/news/with-multiple-big-signings-houston-texans-send-message-to-tennessee-titans-afc-south-rivals"><strong>With Multiple Big Signings, Texans Send Message to Tennessee Titans, AFC South Rivals</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="xplbaa">Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio is not taking it easy after his team’s unexpected success last season. He is making bold moves and signaling to the <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a> and the AFC South that his team is determined to defend their division title.</p></blockquote>
<p id="ugb8zG"><a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-free-agency-week-1-winners-and-losers-texans-vikings-leading-the-way-as-cardinals-cowboys-slip/"><strong>2024 NFL free agency Week 1 winners and losers: Texans, Vikings leading the way as Cardinals, Cowboys slip</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="3OtUIL">Paying high-level money to extend new running back Joe Mixon is a genuine head-scratcher, but otherwise, they’ve operated exactly like the ascending contender they are. Pass rusher Danielle Hunter is a huge, imposing get for a DeMeco Ryans-led front already headlined by Will Anderson Jr., and the dual poaching of ex-rivals Azeez Al-Shaair and Denico Autry gives the defense even more physicality. With C.J. Stroud leading the other side, their future is bright.</p></blockquote>
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<p id="1qxQj8"><a href="https://atozsports.com/indianapolis/report-colts-quandre-diggs-mutual-interest-nfl-free-agency/"><strong>Sources say Indianapolis Colts and Pro Bowler Quandre Diggs have mutual interest</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="Km7fay">That’s the exact case with the <a href="https://atozsports.com/indianapolis">Indianapolis Colts</a>. Sources tell A to Z Sports that the Colts and three-time <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-pro-bowl">Pro Bowl</a> safety Quandre Diggs have mutual interest in playing together. It was made clear earlier that the Colts were interested, but things weren’t as clear on Diggs’ side. That has since been clarified, and yes, he’s interested.</p></blockquote>
<p id="GizKng"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-agree-to-terms-with-qb-joe-flacco-on-one-year-contract-for-8-7m"><strong>Colts agree to terms with QB Joe Flacco on one-year contract for $8.7M</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="G0GiaB">Flacco plans to sign a one-year contract worth up to $8.7 million with the <a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Indianapolis Colts</a>, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported on Wednesday. The deal includes $4.5 million guaranteed, per Rapoport.</p></blockquote>
<p id="BYqAbW"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/zaire-franklin-colts-extension-free-agency-banners"><strong>Colts’ Zaire Franklin: ‘It’s Time for Us to Put Some Banners Up’</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="5B8ZWq">“To be able to now going into my seventh year with one team, that’s rare,” Franklin said. “Not many guys that you meet throughout the league have played for that long for one team. Now, to be able to share that experience with E.J. (Speed), Kenny, Grove, Buck (DeForest Buckner), it means a lot.”</p></blockquote>
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<h3 id="NjoFJK"><a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a></h3>
<p id="PWZB9Y"><a href="https://arizonasports.com/story/3544446/arizona-cardinals-reportedly-sign-wide-receiver-chris-moore/"><strong>Arizona Cardinals reportedly sign wide receiver Chris Moore</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="Q8itSw">Moore, 30, played in all 17 games for the Tennessee Titans last season and had 22 catches on 35 targets for 424 yards. He has missed just one game in the past two seasons and played no fewer than 12 games over the past three seasons.</p></blockquote>
<p id="VQaQxO"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2Ftitans%2F2024%2F03%2F15%2Fcalvin-ridley-tennessee-titans-free-agency-nfl-tony-pollard-dallas-cowboys%2F72970516007%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcatcountry.com%2F2024%2F3%2F15%2F24101759%2Fafc-south-news-colts-agree-to-terms-with-qb-joe-flacco-and-more-jaguars-titans-texans" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>One week into free agency, the Tennessee Titans can be called the anti-Dallas Cowboys</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="gBrYUp">The Titans have a first-year coach in Brian Callahan, a second-year general manager in Ran Carthon, a first-year president of football operations in Chad Brinker, a pair of first-year offensive and defensive coordinators in Nick Holz and Dennard Wilson and a whole bunch of fresh faces around the building.</p></blockquote>
<p id="hLyeo0"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F5340286%2F2024%2F03%2F13%2Ftennessee-titans-calvin-ridley-nfl-free-agency%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcatcountry.com%2F2024%2F3%2F15%2F24101759%2Fafc-south-news-colts-agree-to-terms-with-qb-joe-flacco-and-more-jaguars-titans-texans" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Titans’ Calvin Ridley deal is one of those things that makes you say ‘Whoa’</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="Yuj7tH">Well hello there, Ran Carthon. The Tennessee Titans’ second-year general manager just made his first major splash in free agency, the first move that makes people say things like “Wow” and “Whoa” and “Huh?” I have no idea if Calvin Ridley will be the star the Titans clearly believe he is in light of the reported deal they’re giving him. I do know the 29-year-old and departing Jacksonville Jaguar brings a lot of speed, talent and production with him to Nashville.</p></blockquote>
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<p>A roundup of Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from Twitter this week</p> <p id="u2xISo">Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> highlights, hype, and more from Twitter.</p>
<p id="kVjTP0">The team hosted an open house for the newest Jaguars:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Open house!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href="https://t.co/t0MGjWiM1I">pic.twitter.com/t0MGjWiM1I</a></p>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1768381220562301003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p id="zPudJW">Daniel Thomas’s reactions to getting re-signed:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">God is good, I appreciate you ma ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/4UdBj1SXKj">https://t.co/4UdBj1SXKj</a></p>— daniel thomas (@gamechanger021) <a href="https://twitter.com/gamechanger021/status/1766161610488397955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2024</a>
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<p lang="art" dir="ltr"> <a href="https://t.co/8UyBr3gwQa">https://t.co/8UyBr3gwQa</a></p>— daniel thomas (@gamechanger021) <a href="https://twitter.com/gamechanger021/status/1766161454158270807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2024</a>
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<p id="BpBRKN">Caleb Johnson’s response to being re-signed:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed! <a href="https://t.co/bAwIZekhQf">https://t.co/bAwIZekhQf</a></p>— Caleb Johnson (@caleb2raw) <a href="https://twitter.com/caleb2raw/status/1767925664743579705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2024</a>
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<p id="bKHZeZ">Trevor Lawrence made an appearance at Clemson:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome home, <a href="https://twitter.com/Trevorlawrencee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Trevorlawrencee</a> <a href="https://t.co/1xCxVWF2zJ">pic.twitter.com/1xCxVWF2zJ</a></p>— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClemsonFB/status/1766530401344843820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2024</a>
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<p id="l93plB">Our QB1 and Vince Carter at the API pro-am:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Athletes who can do both ️♂️ <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/Trevorlawrencee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TrevorLawrencee</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/mrvincecarter15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrVinceCarter15</a> tested their golf game amongst the best <a href="https://twitter.com/APinv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@APInv</a>. <a href="https://t.co/vrwLqUZXcN">pic.twitter.com/vrwLqUZXcN</a></p>— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) <a href="https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1766139313471771119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2024</a>
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<p id="LYf9IU">Trevor’s custom putter:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Taking a look at No. 16's custom putter <a href="https://twitter.com/Trevorlawrencee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Trevorlawrencee</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/APinv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@APInv</a></p>— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) <a href="https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1766479061889728869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2024</a>
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<p id="8e5hf6">Evan Engram led the league with the highest catch percentage during the 2023 regular season:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Among players with at least 100 targets, no one in the NFL was as sure-handed as Evan Engram! (via Next Gen Stats) <a href="https://t.co/1KffxXgQVy">pic.twitter.com/1KffxXgQVy</a></p>— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC/status/1766585022176227404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2024</a>
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<p id="fQ7Bz8">Engram’s reaction:</p>
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<p lang="art" dir="ltr"> ️ <a href="https://t.co/vKBUN5L0zw">https://t.co/vKBUN5L0zw</a></p>— Evan Engram (@eazyengram) <a href="https://twitter.com/eazyengram/status/1766629911299584360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a>
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<p id="vfy0Um">Christian Kirk on the offseason:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happens every off-season.. keep </p>— Christian Kirk (@ckirk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ckirk/status/1768371498295693466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p id="4GOwZz">Smoot working out during the offseason:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Free Agent DE Dawuane Smoot (<a href="https://twitter.com/Bigsmoot_94?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bigsmoot_94</a>).<br><br>Like Clockwork, Smoot is in the lab prefecting his craft.<br><br>I - As Free Agency Season is in full swing, Smoot works to stay ahead by making sure his mind and body is always ready for the next challenge.<br><br>I - From being a late 3rd Round… <a href="https://t.co/uOgoDyNdPv">pic.twitter.com/uOgoDyNdPv</a></p>— Rise & Grind Training (@RiseandGrindOP) <a href="https://twitter.com/RiseandGrindOP/status/1766612250364621073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2024</a>
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<p id="Ehefen">A few Jaguars made the NFL’s list of non-QB dimes from the 2023 season:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">All the Non-QB dimes from this past season. Who did it best? <a href="https://t.co/BaXN3zJWwh">pic.twitter.com/BaXN3zJWwh</a></p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1766932040367370443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a>
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<p id="W88Ayv">Kay Adams on why Jacksonville and Gabe Davis are a good fit:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/heykayadams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@heykayadams</a> called it earlier... Gabe Davis in Jacksonville is a perfect fit for the former Bill <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaguars</a> <a href="https://t.co/QolBlNY3xE">https://t.co/QolBlNY3xE</a> <a href="https://t.co/dIwidSsQpm">pic.twitter.com/dIwidSsQpm</a></p>— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/UpAndAdamsShow/status/1767240347409957033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2024</a>
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<p id="SYRfAT">Darnell Savage:</p>
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<p lang="qht" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Duuuvall?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Duuuvall</a></p>— Darnell Savage Jr. (@darnellsavage_) <a href="https://twitter.com/darnellsavage_/status/1767267556677603795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2024</a>
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<p id="LUqZWB">Sexy Trevor is back:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sexy Trevor meets his new competition<a href="https://t.co/JguSpKiAvf">https://t.co/JguSpKiAvf</a> <a href="https://t.co/7ilSxfucJG">pic.twitter.com/7ilSxfucJG</a></p>— Dave Rappoccio (@DrawPlayDave) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrawPlayDave/status/1767233701413613796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2024</a>
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<p id="FUyM3I">Micah Ross gave his opinion on the Jaguars’ 30th-season uniforms and logo:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The original everything. Especially uniforms. <a href="https://t.co/871puk2n5g">https://t.co/871puk2n5g</a></p>— Micah Ross (@micahross) <a href="https://twitter.com/micahross/status/1767289199643050253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2024</a>
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<p id="onDh5R">Jamal Agnew shared that he enjoyed his time in Duval County:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">All love for the real ones! Enjoyed my time in Duval <a href="https://t.co/W1CYGqyNJ9">https://t.co/W1CYGqyNJ9</a></p>— Mal (@jamalagnew) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamalagnew/status/1767556814504095882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2024</a>
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<p id="XMAcQT">Trevor’s message to Agnew:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/jamalagnew?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jamalagnew</a> real one!! Love you brother. Keep being great </p>— Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) <a href="https://twitter.com/Trevorlawrencee/status/1767621049758220756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2024</a>
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<p id="KKOqd2">Andre Cisco is going to miss Rayshawn Jenkins:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ima miss you 2.. <a href="https://t.co/Vjzy5LAm11">https://t.co/Vjzy5LAm11</a></p>— Dre Cisco (@andrecisco7) <a href="https://twitter.com/andrecisco7/status/1768096900014813493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p id="blpUGt">Mitch Morse seems excited to be playing with Gabe Davis in Jacksonville and his response to being signed:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I still can’t believe it! Hell yes <a href="https://twitter.com/gabedavis13_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gabedavis13_</a> <a href="https://t.co/YT16h7bOPF">https://t.co/YT16h7bOPF</a></p>— Mitch Morse (@mithenmor60) <a href="https://twitter.com/mithenmor60/status/1767570680659288496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Excited to get to work! <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaguars</a> <a href="https://t.co/bwbTrX8Mln">https://t.co/bwbTrX8Mln</a></p>— Mitch Morse (@mithenmor60) <a href="https://twitter.com/mithenmor60/status/1767948769339810212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2024</a>
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<p id="F4eBqu">Travis Etienne, Jamal Agnew, and Christian Kirk’s responses to Calvin Ridley signing with the Titans:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nah you’re dead to me <br>Hate to see you go my guy’ <br>Proud of you tho <a href="https://t.co/PJuG4Vc6MU">https://t.co/PJuG4Vc6MU</a></p>— Travis Etienne Jr⁶ (@swaggy_t1) <a href="https://twitter.com/swaggy_t1/status/1768026658487816573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yea riddddddd <a href="https://t.co/chB53BaxGl">https://t.co/chB53BaxGl</a></p>— Mal (@jamalagnew) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamalagnew/status/1768031509187874971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Earned every penny.. this my brother right here! Gonna miss seeing you slide but you know what time it is. Proud of you family! <a href="https://twitter.com/CalvinRidley1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CalvinRidley1</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y814sTGadt">pic.twitter.com/Y814sTGadt</a></p>— Christian Kirk (@ckirk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ckirk/status/1768028746148147535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2024</a>
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<p id="rY9esC">Andre Cisco:</p>
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<p>Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for March 15, 2024.</p> <p id="scnbo8">Good morning!</p>
<p id="YpedEC">Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>. </p>
<h2 id="iXC8Uf"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news"><strong>Jaguars News</strong></a></h2>
<p id="BbcCD4"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2024/3/14/24098020/nfl-draft-player-profile-koolaid-mckinstry"><strong>2024 NFL Draft Player Profile: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama (Big Cat Country)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="3Egl4p">Not only does he have an elite football name, but McKinstry might also be the best pure man-to-man corner in the 2024 NFL Draft, which bodes well when projecting to Jags DC Ryan Nielsen’s scheme tendencies.</p></blockquote>
<p id="WkktNW"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2024/3/8/24093877/jaguars-2024-nfl-free-agency-tracker-signings"><strong>2024 NFL free agency: Jaguars signings tracker (Big Cat Country)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="8B06RA">In one of the biggest signings of the offseason, the Jaguars have come to terms with the former San Francisco 49ers DL. A massive signing, literally and figuratively. The reported contract is a 3-year deal for 51 million dollars. The full terms of the guarantees and contract structure are still pending.</p></blockquote>
<p id="eVQofM"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2024/3/14/24101272/replacing-ridley-the-jaguars-options-at-receiver"><strong>Replacing Ridley: The Jaguars’ options at wide receiver (Big Cat Country)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="Nn6YdE">Maybe the best trade option of all could be Brandon Aiyuk; the 49ers already have a lot of money invested in Deebo Samuel, and would probably feel comfortable in Kyle Shanahan finding alternatives to fill his role in their offense should he depart. Potentially coming in a tier below Jefferson and Higgins money–wise, his multi-faceted game would add an extra dynamic to the Jags offense. One to watch.</p></blockquote>
<p id="PbOomm"><a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/2024/3/14/24100973/brandon-aiyuk-adonai-mitchell-49ers-free-agency-nfl-draft-trade-rumors?_gl=1*5sbzro*"><strong>Report: There’s mutual interest between Brandon Aiyuk’s camp and the Jaguars (Niners Nation)</strong></a></p>
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<p id="ImmDLY">The rumor mill keeps churning, and the latest has Aiyuk linked to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Twitter/Instagram police have said Aiyuk follows the Jags, Trevor Lawrence, and a couple of other players. Whether that has always been the case or is recent is another story.</p>
<p id="NnmAOE">But according to Jaguars reporter Mia O’Brien [of 1010XL], “Aiyuk’s interest is ‘mutual’ between Jaguars and his team.” O’Brien acknowledged that the situation was early, but when a credible team reporter said it, there had to be some legs to this story.</p>
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<p id="0wJeTf"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F5342754%2F2024%2F03%2F14%2Farik-armstead-signing-contract-49ers-jaguars%2F%3Faccess_token%3D745252%26redirected%3D1&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcatcountry.com%2F2024%2F3%2F15%2F24101364%2Fjaguars-news-welcome-to-jacksonville-arik-armstead" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Jaguars signing former 49ers’ Arik Armstead, per sources: How will he fit in Jacksonville? (The Athletic)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="hRAr5f">The 49ers had asked Armstead to take a significant pay cut, which led to him asking for his release. The 49ers nearly traded Armstead to Houston on Tuesday for defensive tackle Maliek Collins, but the trade fell through at the last moment. The 49ers later sent a seventh-round pick for Collins, who will take over Armstead’s spot in San Francisco’s starting lineup. </p></blockquote>
<p id="qUxJiU"><a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39584515/jaguars-2024-free-agency-tracker-offseason-moves-signings"><strong>Jaguars 2024 free agency tracker: Offseason moves, signings (ESPN)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="6Lh5BU"><strong>What’s the risk:</strong> Armstead suffered a fractured ankle in 2022, is coming off surgery on a meniscus and turns 31 years old in November, so that could be something to watch. But Armstead didn’t miss a single game from 2018-21 and put up 22.5 sacks in that stretch.</p></blockquote>
<p id="jw9g2P"><a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39733201/jaguars-sign-ex-49ers-dl-arik-armstead-3-year-deal"><strong>Source: Jaguars to sign ex-49ers DL Arik Armstead to 3-year deal (ESPN)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="NNdyrU">Armstead was not only San Francisco’s longest-tenured player, he has been a philanthropic staple in the Bay Area and in his hometown of Sacramento. For the past four years, he has been the Niners’ nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.</p></blockquote>
<p id="8VPfsC"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/duval-insider-plus/3-observations-on-the-jaguars-signing-former-49ers-dt-arik-armstead"><strong>3 Observations on the Jaguars Signing Former 49ers DT Arik Armstead (Jaguar Report)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="R8qERk">This is quite the momentum swing over the last 24 hours. This time yesterday, the Jaguars were facing the reality of losing their No. 1 receiver. Now, the Jaguars have added one of the best interior pass-rushers in football and greatly improved one of their biggest weaknesses. They didn’t pay out the nose, either, considering how the defensive tackle market has blown up in recent years. Armstead has age (will turn 31 turning 2023 season) and injury questions (missed 13 games last two seasons), but he is as close to a blue-chip player as the Jaguars have signed in free agency under general manager Trent Baalke. </p></blockquote>
<p id="zgx3qQ"><a href="https://apnews.com/article/jaguars-arik-armstead-8a2001f05820dcb520cab122e2b73dc0"><strong>Former 49ers DT Arik Armstead agrees to a 3-year, $51 million deal with the Jaguars, AP source says (AP News)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="EJwpfH">The 49ers released Armstead to create salary cap space when the new league year began Wednesday. He will now switch coasts and reunite with Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke, who drafted Armstead with the 17th overall pick in 2015.</p></blockquote>
<p id="nHsTF1"><a href="https://apnews.com/article/jaguars-patriots-mac-jones-3ab05a558b019e25cd25c1c04fbd5746"><strong>Former Patriots starter Mac Jones embracing a move home and a backup role with the Jaguars (AP News)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="sLheGx">“It’s kind of nice when your mom can pick you up from work,” Jones said.</p></blockquote>
<p id="KfV3VX"><a href="https://blackandteal.com/posts/gabe-davis-outlines-several-reasons-jaguars-were-choice-free-agency-01hrz1jnkvmz"><strong>Gabe Davis outlines several reasons Jaguars were his choice in free agency (Black & Teal)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="a2SDQt">Davis said during his introductory press conference that signing with the Jags was an easy choice. A Fernandina Beach native, he wanted to return to Florida after playing at UCF. The fact that wide receivers coach Chad Hall, his position coach with the Buffalo Bills, was in Jacksonville also played a role. Of course, the prospect of catching passes from Trevor Lawrence was also intriguing.</p></blockquote>
<p id="PpyNAr"><a href="https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-give-a-warm-welcome-to-five-new-additions"><strong>Jaguars Give a Warm Welcome to Five New Additions (Jaguars.com)</strong></a></p>
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<p id="yih1wD">“As soon as I heard Jacksonville, I was like, ‘Thank God they called,’’’ he said.</p>
<p id="2of4wg">[Gabe] Davis was among five recently-acquired Jaguars players – the others being wide receiver/returner Devin Duvernay, cornerback Ronald Darby, safety Darnell Savage and quarterback Mac Jones – who spoke to the media for the first time Thursday. Duvernay, Darby and Savage signed as unrestricted free agents – with Jones being acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots.</p>
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<p id="FctVmt"><a href="https://www.jaguars.com/news/o-zone-sort-of-silly"><strong>O-Zone: Sort of silly (Jaguars.com)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="pCosGl">...I don’t know that it “re-set” the market for Allen because I suspect the numbers Allen and his agent have discussed were at least somewhat in that area. But [Brian] Burns’ contract likely gives the sides more accurate parameter – and Burns’ contract almost certainly will prompt Allen’s representation to expect Allen to be paid in that area. I would not trade Allen for a mid-to-late first-round selection. I do expect the Jaguars will sign Allen to a long-term contract this offseason.</p></blockquote>
<p id="kFndM4"><a href="https://jaguarswire.usatoday.com/lists/jaguars-kickers-free-agents-2024-nfl-draft-available/"><strong>7 kickers the Jaguars could consider to replace Brandon McManus (Jags Wire)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="Os0rNT">It was clear the Jaguars had a plan to upgrade the position after Brandon McManus struggled down the stretch in 2023. Rather than re-sign their impending free agent, Jacksonville looked to Wil Lutz of the Denver Broncos to take over. But after agreeing to a deal with Lutz, the veteran changed his mind and decided to stay in Denver instead. Later that day, McManus agreed to a deal with the Washington Commanders.</p></blockquote>
<p id="aANFQe"><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/03/14/mike-weinstein-gives-city-council-jaguars-negotiation-update-for-everbank-stadium-status-away-games/72950014007/"><strong>Weinstein: ‘No hiccups’ in Jaguars negotiations, expects a tentative deal in May (Times-Union)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="r5UJPg">Mike Weinstein, the city’s lead negotiator, gave council an update Tuesday night, giving members a timeline moving forward and touching on topics ranging from financing to the amount of seasons the team could play away from home during construction. </p></blockquote>
<p id="PCyLYe"><a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/top-value-deals-of-2024-nfl-free-agency-russell-wilson-leonard-floyd-among-best-early-bargain-additions/"><strong>Top value deals of 2024 NFL free agency: Russell Wilson, Leonard Floyd among best early bargain additions (CBS Sports)</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p id="00v3oK">The former Bills stalwart [Mitch Morse] is getting up there, entering his age-32 season, but it’s not often you can secure a nine-year veteran at center — and a Pro Bowl-caliber one, at that — for such a discount. Any proven blocker who can shore up Trevor Lawrence’s protection in Jacksonville is a worthwhile investment.</p></blockquote>
<h2 id="2lEjns"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-news"><strong>NFL News</strong></a></h2>
<p id="UlgGzn"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-acquire-pro-bowl-wr-keenan-allen-from-chargers-in-exchange-for-fourth-round-pick"><strong>Bears acquire Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen from Chargers in exchange for fourth-round pick (NFL.com)</strong></a></p>
<p id="BPaV6C"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/former-cardinals-wr-marquise-brown-signing-with-chiefs-on-one-year-contract-for-up-to-11-million"><strong>Former Cardinals WR Marquise Brown signing with Chiefs on one-year contract for up to $11 million (NFL.com)</strong></a></p>
<p id="fDogRA"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/commanders-trading-qb-sam-howell-to-seahawks-exchanging-draft-picks"><strong>Commanders trading QB Sam Howell to Seahawks, teams exchanging draft picks (NFL.com)</strong></a></p>
<p id="mnAbts"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/d-j-reader-agrees-to-two-year-27-25m-contract-with-lions"><strong>D.J. Reader agrees to two-year, $27.25M contract with Lions (NFL.com)</strong></a></p>
<p id="1Jjz0q"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-signing-cb-kendall-fuller-to-two-year-contract-worth-up-to-16-5-million"><strong>Dolphins signing CB Kendall Fuller to two-year contract worth up to $16.5 million (NFL.com)</strong></a></p>
<p id="Kde41E"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/joey-bosa-khalil-mack-agree-to-contract-restructures-to-remain-with-chargers"><strong>Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack agree to contract restructures to remain with Chargers (NFL.com)</strong></a></p>
<p id="cTvAQc"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/falcons-trading-qb-desmond-ridder-to-cardinals-for-wr-rondale-moore"><strong>Falcons trading QB Desmond Ridder to Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore (NFL.com)</strong></a></p>
<p id="JlQWTd"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-hc-dan-campbell-gm-brad-holmes-agree-to-contract-extensions-through-2027-season"><strong>Lions HC Dan Campbell, GM Brad Holmes agree to contract extensions through 2027 season (NFL.com)</strong></a></p>
<p id="3iJzJ8"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/niners-trading-for-texans-maliek-collins-to-reinforce-defensive-line"><strong>Niners trade for Texans’ Maliek Collins to reinforce defensive line (NFL.com)</strong></a></p>
<p id="FwUvbx"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F5343306%2F2024%2F03%2F14%2Fdevin-white-eagles-contract%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcatcountry.com%2F2024%2F3%2F15%2F24101364%2Fjaguars-news-welcome-to-jacksonville-arik-armstead" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Eagles signing LB Devin White to 1-year deal worth up to $7.5 million: Source (The Athletic)</strong></a></p>
<p id="FYjfwj"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F5343049%2F2024%2F03%2F14%2Ftexans-joe-mixon-contract-extension%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcatcountry.com%2F2024%2F3%2F15%2F24101364%2Fjaguars-news-welcome-to-jacksonville-arik-armstead" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Texans, Joe Mixon agree to 3-year, $27 million extension: Reports (The Athletic)</strong></a></p>
<p id="ACeHMt"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F5342129%2F2024%2F03%2F14%2Faaron-rodgers-sandy-hook-conspiracy-theories%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcatcountry.com%2F2024%2F3%2F15%2F24101364%2Fjaguars-news-welcome-to-jacksonville-arik-armstead" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Aaron Rodgers denies allegation he shared Sandy Hook conspiracy theories (The Athletic)</strong></a></p>
<p id="LIobRd"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F5341370%2F2024%2F03%2F14%2Ftitans-sign-ridley-scoop-city%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcatcountry.com%2F2024%2F3%2F15%2F24101364%2Fjaguars-news-welcome-to-jacksonville-arik-armstead" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>One reason the Titans signed Calvin Ridley, plus three winners of free agency (The Athletic)</strong></a></p>
<p id="rmRYFX"><a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39733551/police-investigating-alleged-2017-sexual-assault-dak-prescott"><strong>Police investigating alleged 2017 sexual assault by Dak Prescott (ESPN)</strong></a></p>
<p id="Ce3Vsr"><a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39733511/curtis-samuel-agrees-3-year-24m-deal-bills"><strong>Curtis Samuel agrees to 3-year, $24M deal with Bills, source says (ESPN)</strong></a></p>
<p id="ZWkFzj"><a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39731525/nfl-reviews-falcons-eagles-possible-tampering-violations"><strong>NFL reviews Falcons, Eagles for possible tampering violations (ESPN)</strong></a></p>
<p id="EXStpa"><a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39731995/dolphins-signing-cb-kendall-fuller-two-year-deal"><strong>Sources: Dolphins signing CB Kendall Fuller to two-year deal (ESPN)</strong></a></p>
<p id="ddPjSP"><a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39730279/agent-safety-vonn-bell-returns-bengals-one-year-deal"><strong>Agent: Safety Vonn Bell returns to Bengals on one-year deal (ESPN)</strong></a></p>
<p id="lFTsbI"><a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39730041/source-cj-mosley-agrees-2-year-1725m-deal-jets"><strong>Source: C.J. Mosley agrees to 2-year, $17.25M deal with Jets (ESPN)</strong></a></p>
<p id="CSJUaS"><a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39730029/quinton-jefferson-agrees-deal-browns-source-says"><strong>Quinton Jefferson agrees to deal with Browns, source says (ESPN)</strong></a></p>
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