In order to stay with the Jacksonville Jaguars, defensive lineman Marcell Dareus agreed to restructure his contract, and as a result, freed up more than $5 million.
Source: Jaguars DT Marcel Dareus has agreed to a restructured contract, ensuring he will stay with the team for 2019. Dareus’ deal clears $5M in cap space for Jacksonville and his new base salary is $2.835M.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 27, 2019
According to ESPN, the deal lowers Dareus' base salary from $8.335 million in 2019. Dareus was also set to receive a $2 million roster bonus on March 15, but instead, will receive a $5 million bonus immediately. The restructured contract runs through the 2020 season, eliminating the final year of the old contract.
“The Jaguars were last in the NFL against the run in the eight weeks (seven games) before Dareus' arrival at 138.6 yards per game allowed. They were eighth against the run (98.8 yards per game) over the nine weeks and nine games after the trade.”
Marcel Dareus was drafted by the Buffalo Bills third overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama, playing nose tackle in the Crimson Tide's 3–4 defense. He was named Defensive MVP of the 2010 BCS National Championship Game.
In Buffalo, Dareus was suspended for two different games for the violation of the league's substance abuse policy.
It should be interesting to see where Marcell Dareus ends up at the end of his contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but we will keep you informed of any potential developments as they come up.
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