Jaguars Sign First Round Pick Blaine Gabbert
The Jaguars traded up in the first round of the NFL Draft to select Gabbert.
The Jaguars agreed to terms with their first-round draft pick Blaine Gabbert on Thursday in time for him to get on the field for the team’s evening practice session.
The four-year deal is worth $12 million with an option for a fifth season and is fully guaranteed according to Tania Ganguli of The Florida Times-Union.
The Jaguars now have all of their draft picks signed and in training camp.
Jaguars Sign Linebacker Clint Session
The Jaguars have signed former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Clint Session according to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network.
Session, who played his first four NFL seasons with the Colts, will likely be the starting weakside linebacker in Jacksonville.
His deal is for five years and $30 million.
Now that the Jaguars have filled out their new linebacker corps, expect Gene Smith to turn his attention to getting some help for the secondary.
Jaguars Cut Justin Smiley
The Jaguars have parted ways with offensive lineman Justin Smiley according to Tania Ganguli of The Florida Times-Union.
This move is not much of surprise considering the amount of money Smiley was due to make and the fact that he was slipping down the Jaguars depth chart on the offensive line.
Smiley started the 2010 season as the Jaguars starting left guard, but was quickly replaced by Vince Manuwai.
Jaguars Sign Two Draft Picks
The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with Rod Issac and Cecil Shorts according to Tania Ganguli of The Florida Times-Union.
Both draft picks have a chance to compete for playing time this season and will be at the facility today to sign their contracts so they can start camp on time.
The Jaguars still have three draft picks to sign before they can participate in training camp, the most important is quarterback Blaine Gabbert who is expected to get a fair amount of reps in practice.
Jaguars Lose Adam Podlesh To Chicago Bears
Jaguars general manager said before free agency started that his top priority was to keep their own.
He is off to a bad start.
Former Jaguars punter Adam Podlesh agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears on Thursday according to Tania Ganguli of The Florida Times-Union.
The five-year deal that he signed is one of the most lucrative for a punter in NFL history according to his agent.
The Jaguars had extended a contract offer to Podlesh, but Podlesh said the Bears commitment to him was much stronger.
The Jaguars will now enter camp with undrafted rookie Brian Saunders as the only punter on the roster. Expect Gene Smith to go out and find a veteran before camp is over.
