The Jacksonville Jaguars entered NFL free agency as a franchise with lots of money to spend. They had over $38 million in cap space heading into the start of it Monday and wasted no time signing free agents once it began.
So far, Jacksonville has signed guard Brandon Scherff, wide receiver Christian Kirk and linebacker Foye Oluokun. Now Jacksonville has reportedly signed former New York Jets defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi, according to NFL Networks’ Mike Garafolo. He reported Monday afternoon that Fatukasi signed a three-year, $30 million deal, with $20 million guaranteed.
#Jaguars giving DT Foley Fatukasi three years, $30 million with $20 million fully guaranteed, per his agents at @SPORTSTARSNYC
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
Fatukasi is still in the prime of his career at 27-years-old and has spent the last four seasons playing with the Jets since they drafted him in the sixth round in 2018. He has seen a jump in his performance over the last two seasons and emerged as a full-time starter next to Quinnen Williams in 2021.
Last season, he accumulated 46 tackles, five tackles for loss, and six quarterback hits. He started eight games in 2020, racking up 42 tackles, six tackles for loss, and a pair of sacks.
He should immediately slot in as a starter and provide help to a Jaguars defense that struggled to stop the run mightily last season.
