LOS ANGELES _ The Rams added depth at quarterback Monday, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with former Jacksonville Jaguars starter Blake Bortles.
Terms were not released, but the Jaguars reportedly owe Bortles $6.5 million, so the Rams almost certainly negotiated a bargain for Bortles to back up Jared Goff.
Bortles, 26, replaces Sean Mannion, an unrestricted free agent.
Bortles, the No. 3 pick in the 2014 draft, was released by the Jaguars last week as the team prepared to sign Nick Foles to a four-year contract that includes more than $50 million in guarantees.
Bortles had and up-and-down career with the Jaguars, compiling a 24-49 record as a starter. He helped lead the Jaguars to the 2017 AFC title game, and before last season received an extension that included $26.5 million in guarantees. But in 13 games last season, he passed for only 13 touchdowns, with 11 interceptions, and was replaced by Cody Kessler.
The Rams appeared to be a natural landing spot for Bortles. He is represented by Rep 1 Sports, the same firm that represents Goff and receivers Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp.
Since the end of the season, the Rams have signed safety Eric Weddle, re-signed edge rusher Dante Fowler and signed Bortles.
