The Jacksonville Jaguars signed former Kansas City Chiefs second-round pick Breeland Speaks ahead of their matchup against the defending Super Bowl champions on August 10.
The move comes after Speaks’ exceptional performances in the UFL, where he racked up nine sacks and proved his worth as a premier pass rusher.
Though it is unclear whether Speaks will take the field in Jacksonville’s preseason debut against Kansas City, the signing will bring new intrigue to Saturday’s exhibition tilt and may give him a chance to catch on with the rising Jaguars 53-man roster later this summer.
News of Speaks’ signing was reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 in Houston, Texas on Twitter:
#Jaguars are signing @USFLPanthers @TheUFL Defensive Player of the Year Breeland Speaks, per a league source. Former #Chiefs second-round pick from @OleMissFB led UFL with nine sacks this season @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 8, 2024
Speaks never made much of an impact for the Chiefs during his brief tenure in Kansas City, starting just four games in his only season with the team.
In his NFL career, Speaks has notched 1.5 sacks, forced one fumble, and combined for 24 tackles.
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Publish date : 2024-08-08 07:34:00
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