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Jaguars wish DT Foley Fatukasi happy birthday, promptly release him, per report

The Jacksonville Jaguars delivered a warm message to defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi on Monday morning.

Then they fired him. Reportedly.

At 7:19 a.m. ET, the Jaguars wished Fatukasi happy birthday. The six-season NFL veteran turned 29 on Monday.

Happy birthday, 94! ud83cudf89@FISGlobal | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/P0SyWYuZJB

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) March 4, 2024

Roughly 4 1/2 hours later, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported the Jags were releasing him.

#Jaguars are releasing DT Foley Fatukasi, source says, saving them $3.