Standout pass rusher Josh Allen and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $150M contract, AP source says
Associated PressJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Josh Allen had similar goals when he started his college and pro careers. He will only count $11 million against the team’s salary cap this season, freeing up $13 million that general manager Trent Baalke could use to sign quarterback Trevor Lawrence to a long-term deal. Allen set a single-season franchise record with 17½ sacks in the final year of his rookie contract and is 10 shy of the team’s career mark held by Tony Brackens. The Jaguars released three defensive starters — cornerback Darious Williams, safety Rayshawn Jenkins and defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi — to create $20 million in space to sign Allen. Allen, meanwhile, has new goals after becoming the franchise’s third first-round draft pick drafted since 2008 to sign a second contract with the team.