The Jacksonville Jaguars had an terrible 2024 season and stumbled to a 4-13 file after coming into the 12 months with aspirations of profitable the AFC South and making a playoff run.
Proprietor Shad Khan fired head coach Doug Pederson and common supervisor Trent Baalke and is trying to begin contemporary with a revamped roster, and the staff has introduced two roster strikes for added depth.
“We have now signed QB John Wolford and WR Louis Rees-Zammit to the energetic roster,” the Jaguars wrote on X.
We have now signed QB John Wolford and WR Louis Rees-Zammit to the energetic roster.@Shift4 | #DUUUVALhttps://t.co/vLhtMx7lfg
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) February 17, 2025
With backup quarterback Mac Jones changing into a free agent, Wolford seemingly would be the third-string quarterback behind Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Beathard, whereas Rees-Zammit will function depth behind a stable extensive receiver group led by standout rookie Brian Thomas Jr., Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis. The latter two missed intensive time this season resulting from harm.
Wolford hasn’t appeared in an NFL sport since 2022, his last of three years with the Los Angeles Rams, the place he compiled a complete of 1 landing go and 5 interceptions in seven video games performed (4 begins).
Rees-Zammit is a former rugby star who signed with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs previous to this season earlier than being lower after the preseason after which spending the complete season on Jacksonville’s apply squad.
Neither transfer is a game-changer, however every helps solidify a shaky place for the offense and can enable the entrance workplace to maneuver ahead and give attention to extra essential issues.
It’ll be fascinating to see if Rees-Zammit can faucet into his outdated rugby expertise and carve out a job in Liam Coen’s new offense.
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