The Jaguars signed offensive lineman Josh Wells to a new contract last week and will avoid going through the restricted free agent process with him as a result.
They’ll do the same with another member of their offensive line as well. The team announced that Tyler Shatley has re-signed ahead of the start of the free agency season.
Shatley can play guard and center and made the first four starts of his NFL career during the 2016 season.
“It’s definitely a relief, and I’m just glad they’ll have me back,” Shatley said in the team’s release about the signing. “I’m ready to get back to work and get started on this 2017 season. I want to continue to my best, help out on special teams and step in offense whenever I’m needed -- and if need be, I can start. … It’s a great opportunity to stay here and continue to try to prove myself and help out the team any way I can.”
Shatley joined Wells and wide receiver Allen Hurns as undrafted players to make the team in 2014 and all remain under contract for 2017 in Jacksonville.