The Arizona Cardinals appear to have lost their second free agent of the offseason. After receiver Damiere Byrd reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the New England Patriots, defensive lineman Rodney Gunter is headed to Jacksonville.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Gunter has agreed to a three-year contract with the Jaguars.
Gunter was a former fourth-round pick of the Cardinals. He played five seasons with the team, last year returning on a one-year deal worth up to $1.75 million.
He had 31 tackles and three sacks in 13 games for the Cardinals in 2019. He finished the season in injured reserve.
His best season was in 2018. He had 44 tackles, 11 for loss, 4.5 sacks, nine quarterback hits and two forced fumbles.
The Cardinals reportedly agreed to sign free agent defensive lineman Jordan Phillips to a three-year contract, presumably filling Gunter’s spot in the starting lineup.
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