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Roy Robertson-Harris is staying in Jacksonville past the 2023 season. The veteran defensive lineman has agreed to a three-year, $30 extension to stay with the Jaguars, based on NFL Media.
The 29-year-old veteran was coming into the ultimate yr of a three-year, $23.4 million deal he signed two years in the past. During his first two seasons in Jacksonville, the previous Chicago Bear tallied six sacks, 82 tackles (11 for loss), and 4 passes defensed. He tallied three sacks and set a brand new career-high with 45 tackles in 17 video games final season.
Robertson-Harris’ presence final yr helped the Jaguars attain the playoffs after a 3-7 begin. He was a part of a Jaguars protection that completed twelfth within the NFL in factors allowed and seventh in yards-per-carry allowed. They compelled 11 turnovers through the Jaguars’ five-game successful streak to shut out the common season.
Jacksonville has a slew of notable free brokers that can hit the open market if the staff does not re-sign them by March 15. That group of gamers contains wideout Marvin Jones, tights finish Evan Engram and Dan Arnold, defensive finish Arden Key, and defensive finish Dawuane Smoot, amongst others.