JUST IN: Jacksonville signs another 26-years-old journeyman kicker with deal worth $4.2M

Jaguars Poll Coming Soon: What rating would you give the Jaguars for their actions during the initial week of free agency?

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.

Jaguars ink ex-Washington Football Team kicker Joey Slye to a one-season contract (Times-Union)

According to a report from NFL Media’s 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.

“I opted for the Titans as I desired to join the Jaguars,” Calvin Ridley reveals reasons behind his decision (Times-Union)

“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.”

Wide receiver Calvin Ridley keen to demonstrate his dedication with the Titans (AP News)

“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.”