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Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly release CB Ronald Darby ahead of free agency
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting a jump on some roster management today. After reportedly trading wide receiver Christian Kirk earlier today, several other roster moves were reported .
Tight end Evan Engram along wide receivers Devin Duvernay and Josh Reynolds have reportedly been released.
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Cornerback Ronald Darby was reportedly also let go by the team on Thursday. Darby signed last offseason on a two-year contract, but had a rocky season that ended with four consecutive DNP's .
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He recorded 46 tackles and nine pass deflections last year, but didn't log any interceptions for the Jaguars .
Darby was replaced in the starting lineup by third-year cornerback Buster Brown , who stepped up to fill the void for the second-straight year after starting the year as a reserve.
The rest of the defensive back room includes second-year players De'Antre Prince and Jarrian Jones , along with practice squad reserves Zech McPhearson and Christian Braswell .
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Darby and Jacksonville's secondary struggled last year, making cornerback an immediate need this offseason for the team. With his departure, the starting spot opposite Tyson Campbell is officially up for grabs.
The team could elect to use one of their 10 draft picks to fill the void or may use the NFL's free agency period to address the need.
Either way, new general manager James Gladstone and company will have several decisions to make soon.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly release veteran CB Ronald Darby
