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Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly add Nick Mullens as Trevor Lawrence backup: What we know
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly agreed to terms with quarterback Nick Mullens , according to NFL Media's Mike Garafolo .
Mullins is joining the team on a two-year, $6.5 million contract with $3 million in guaranteed money. He spent time with new Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski in Minnesota and now joins Jacksonville to be Trevor Lawrence 's backup.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 16: Nick Mullens #12 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
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Mullens, 29, has been in the league for seven years. He was initially signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2017. He spent three years there, followed by one in Cleveland , and the past three in Minnesota.
He's started 20 games in his career and has appeared in 33 during his time in the NFL. He won five of the 20 games he started, but went winless as a starter during a his three starts for the Vikings in 2023.
Mullens (6-1, 210 pounds) has completed 530 of 805 career passing attempts for 6,429 yards and 34 touchdowns with 31 interceptions. He'll slot in behind Lawrence as a reserve. A break in case of emergency player as Lawrence has battled injuries in the last two seasons.
This move likely closes the door on Jacksonville native and Bolles alum Mac Jones returning to the Jaguars.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars agree to terms with Nick Mullens in free agency
