Los Jacksonville Jaguars and guard Ezra Cleveland They agreed on Thursday a three-year, $28.5 million contract which includes $14.5 million guaranteed, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Neither party had publicly announced the agreement.
The measure prevents Cleveland from reaching the free agent markets next week and should solidify a position that was a revolving door against the franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence Last season.
The Jaguars gave Minnesota a sixth-round pick in exchange for Cleveland at the trade deadline in October. Was starter in five of Jacksonville’s last nine gamesfour at left guard and one at left tackle.
General manager Trent Baalke has repeatedly said he believes Cleveland can improve a position in which Jacksonville used four different starters in 2023, including Ben Bartch, Tyler Shatley y Walker Little.
Cleveland started 49 games over four seasons with the Vikings. before being traded in the final year of his rookie contract.
Getting Cleveland under contract means The Jags should return all five starters, including left tackle Cam Robinson, center Luke Fortner, right guard Brandon Scherff and right tackle Anton Harrison. Jacksonville is expected to add a veteran center to compete with Fortner.
Los Jaguars allowed 41 sacks in 2023 and saw Lawrence have to leave four games due to various injuries.
Jacksonville also agreed to terms with backup safety and special teams standout Daniel Thomas. Thomas, a fifth-round draft pick out of Auburn in 2020, has played in 56 games over four years with the Jaguars.
2024-03-07 18:57:34
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