Mike Kaye, citing a league source, reports that the Jaguars are placing rookie WR Dede Westbrook on injured reserve Friday.
- Ryan O’Halloran adds that the Jaguars are releasing G Earl Watford.
- According to Kaye, the Jaguars signed OL Josh Walker.
- The Jaguars also signed DT Darius Kilgo to their practice squad and released DB Tracy Howard from the unit.
Westbrook, 23, was selected with the No. 110 overall pick by the Jaguars in this year’s draft. According to OverTheCap.com, Westbrook signed a four-year contract worth $3,076,164, which includes a signing bonus of $676,164.
During his college career at Oklahoma, Westbrook caught 126 passes for 2,267 yards receiving and 21 touchdowns over the course of 26 games. He also contributed 244 kick return yards and 81 punt return yards to go along with one return touchdown.
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