The NFL free agency period, which commenced its “legal tampering period” Monday at noon ET, doesn’t just play host to acquisitions.
None of the 32 teams are in possession of unlimited funds — the salary cap is a tool designed to maintain a competitive balance. Thus, departures additionally take place in this period of the offseason. In order to create cap space, organizations make the tough decisions to part ways with numerous players.
That’s what occurred on Tuesday in North Florida. A day after the Jaguars agreed to new deals with various players, such as wide receivers Christian Kirk and Zay Jones, tight end Evan Engram, and defensive lineman Foley Fatukasi, the team chose to release linebacker Myles Jack.