When the Jacksonville Jaguars lost Roy Miller to injury in the 2016 season the defensive tackle position took a big hit. Or so it seemed.
Fortunately for the Jags, Abry Jones, a 2013 undrafted player, stepped up in a big way. Just how big? Jones was rewarded with a new, four-year contract in 2017 worth $16 million.
Jones’ play didn’t go unnoticed outside Jacksonville, either. The Jags’ defensive tackle also received an accolade from Pro Football Focus in the site’s list of the most improved defensive players. Writes John Gatta:
There’s no doubt he earned his four-year contract because of his much-improved play in 2016.