This is the time of year when certain veterans get a head-start on the free agent market, but it takes becoming unemployed.
According to a tweet by his agent, veteran defensive lineman Jared Odrick has been released by the Jaguars.
The 29-year-old was two years into what was billed as a five-year, $42.5 million deal. He was due a $2 million roster bonus on March 13 and a $6.5 million base salary this year, of which $3.5 million would have been guaranteed.
He led the Jaguars in sacks in 2015 (which is relative), but played in just six games last year after an elbow injury.
He’s been a productive interior player in the past, and should find some interest before the rest of the veterans have a shot at the market.