Defensive end Arden KeyAfter a career-best season in 2018, he signed a one year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The team announced Wednesday’s signing, but didn’t disclose the financial terms.
Key is an excellent addition to the Jaguars defense. This is because they lack a quality pass rush, which is their biggest problem defensively. Key’s 2021 season was his best. San Francisco 49ersHe had 6.5 sacks and only 35% of his defensive snaps. He has only 9.5 sacks from 54 career games, and had only three sacks his first 37 games. Key gives the Jaguars an upgrade. K’Lavon ChaissonThe 20th overall pick in 2020, who has only two sacks in 31 career matches, is at the opposite end of the linebacker spot. Josh Allen.
Last season, the Jaguars sacked 32 opposing quarterbacks. Only eight other teams had less. The Jaguars intercepted seven passes, while opposing quarterbacks completed 64.9%. Allen led the Jaguars in sacks with 7.5 Dawuane SmootSixteen were present last season.
The Jaguars will have the first overall pick for the NFL draft, and Aidan Hutchinson from Michigan is one of those players they are considering.
After three disappointing seasons with The RaidersKey finally broke free last season, his first season with the San Francisco 49ers.
Key was signed as a free agent following his release from Las Vegas. He flourished under Kris Kocurek, the Niners’ defensive line coach in 2021.
San Francisco moved Key all across the defensive line, and he had success running the passer from the interior. Key’s 6.5 tackles were the second most on the team. Nick BosaHe had 15.5.
Key, 25, had 22 tackles and five tackles for losses, as well as 17 quarterback hits. In 2018, Key was a Raiders third-round selection.
This report was contributed to by Nick Wagoner, Nick DiRocco, and Michael DiRocco from ESPN.