The 2022 NFL legal tampering period has officially begun for the Jacksonville Jaguars beginning at 12pm EST – this two day period is the start of free agency allowing teams to enter talks with upcoming free agents, NFL teams are only allowed to outline the parameters of a potential contract and not make any official offers or host player visits. We will update you here with all reported news, nuggets, and updates surrounding the free agency period.
THURSDAY:
1:00PM Jaguars re-sign CB Tre Herndon
#Jaguars are bringing back CB Tre Herndon, re-signing him. Herndon was an impending free agent. Team just announced.
The Washington #Commanders are expected to sign former #Jaguars and #Panthers guard Andrew Norwell , source said. They are close on a deal. He fills a big void on the offensive line.
Returning to Jacksonville, Darious Williams played football at Creekside High School growing up here in Duval. Williams was most recently with the LA Rams opposite former Jaguar Jalen Ramsey, he played in 14 games and recorded 71 tackles, no interceptions but tallied a fumble recovery and 9 pass deflections.
TUESDAY:
10:09AM The Jaguars are releasing Myles Jack
After Monday’s spending spree, the Jaguars are releasing LB Myles Jack, per source.
Jack led the Jaguars in tackles last season with 108.
Zay Jones spent his first two and a half seasons in Buffalo before heading to the Raiders where he has been since the middle of the 2019 season. In 2021 he caught 47 passes for 546 yards and a touchdown.
6:17PM Browns have agreed to a one-year deal with DT Taven Bryan
The #Browns have agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million on DT Taven Bryan, according to his agents at @SPORTSTARSNYC. The former #Jaguars first-round pick is headed to Cleveland.
5:42PM Jaguars are expected to sign TE Evan Engram (1 year deal worth $9 million)
Former Giants’ TE Evan Engram intends to sign a one-year, fully-guaranteed 9 million deal that could go to $10 with incentives with the Jacksonville Jaguars, per me and @JFowlerESPN.
Evan Engram has spent the last 5 years with the Giants where he started 51 games and amassed 2,828 yards and 16 touchdowns. In 2020 Engram appeared in the Pro-Bowl and in 2021 he put up 408 yards and 3 touchdowns.
2:32PM Jaguars are expected to sign WR Christian Kirk (4 year deal worth $72 million)
The #Jaguars aren’t done. They are expected to sign former #AZCardinals WR Christian Kirk to a large deal, per me and @TomPelissero.
Christian Kirk has spent the last 4 seasons with the Cardinals where he has started in 41 games for 2,902 yards, and 17 touchdowns including a career-high 982 yards catching 77 passes last season plus notched 5 touchdowns for the 2021 season.
1:49PM Jaguars agree to terms with DT Foley Fatukasi on a 3 year $30 million deal
#Jaguars giving DT Foley Fatukasi three years, $30 million with $20 million fully guaranteed, per his agents at @SPORTSTARSNYC
Foley Fatukas has spent the last 4 seasons with the Jets, he should be a big help for The Jaguars when it comes to stopping the run, Jags were 24th in the league last year after allowing 125.1 yards on the ground per game. Fatukasi is known to be a ‘run-stuffer’ and is expected to help Jags defense against the run.
1:47pm Jaguars agree to terms with LB Foye Oloukun on a 3 year $45 million deal
The #Jaguars are in agreement on a long-term deal with standout LB Foye Oluokun, per @ajv. A former 6th rounder from Yale(!) hits it big. He gets 3 years, $45M with upside to $46.5M. There is $28M fully guaranteed at signing.
Foye Oloukunhas spent the last 4 seasons with the Falcons, he lead the league in tackles last season notching 192 total tackles, and was tied third in the league with 102 solo tackles for the season.
1:38PM Jaguars agree to terms with Pro-Bowl Gaurd Brandon Scherff
Washington Pro-Bowl guard Brandon Scherff intends to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, per source.
Brandon Scherff has spent the last 7 seasons with Washington where he has been voted into the Pro Bowl in 5 of those seasons including the last 3. In 2021, he played in 11 games starting all 11, where PFF ranked number him #13 guard out of 82 qualifying players.
12:06PM Jaguars show interest in Darious Williams, Rams
Los Angeles #Rams cornerback Darious Williams is expected to leave the team in free agency, with the Jacksonville #Jaguars a strong contender, according to sources that spoke with @AaronWilson_NFL.https://t.co/5GIh7lQG35
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