The Jaguars proved they’ve great early confidence within the 2024 NFL Draft class, making two stunning releases on Tuesday.
Jacksonville introduced it’s parting methods with veteran vast receiver Zay Jones and kicker Joey Slye.
Jones signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Jaguars in 2022. Over the previous two seasons, he is registered 116 catches for 1,144 yards and 7 touchdowns.
There was chatter earlier this offseason that the group might transfer on from him after taking part in in simply 9 video games in 2023, however these rumors have been put to relaxation when vast receiver Calvin Ridley opted to affix the Titans as a substitute of returning to Jacksonville.
It appears, nonetheless, that Jones was the odd man out following this 12 months’s draft. The Jaguars used their first-round choose (No. 23) to draft LSU vast receiver Brian Thomas Jr.
Thomas Jr. joins a receiving corps that already contains Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis, who simply signed a three-year, $39 million take care of the group in free company.
Jones gives nice worth for groups in search of a low-cost veteran who can present instant assistance on the surface.
As for Slye, he simply joined Jacksonville on a one-year deal in March. In 2023, he had a 79.2 % area purpose share and 91.4 % further level share with the Commanders.
Like Jones, Slye is now the odd man out following the draft. The Jaguars chosen Arkansas kicker Cam Little within the sixth spherical (No. 212) and clearly consider he’s the place’s future.
Little is probably the most correct kicker in Arkansas historical past, making 82.8 % of his makes an attempt (53 of 64) in his three-year profession. He additionally by no means missed a PAT (129 for 129).
Slye ought to discover his new residence pretty shortly since it’s troublesome to search out dependable kickers.
