The Jacksonville Jaguars have added a new piece to their offensive line, signing undrafted rookie offensive lineman Tony Adams on Monday, according to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. By absorbing another body to their 90-man roster, the Jaguars were compelled to cut lineman Sean Hickey.

The Jaguars have signed rookie offensive lineman Tony Adams to their 90-man roster, the team announced Monday. To make room on the roster, Jacksonville waived first-year offensive lineman Sean Hickey with an injury designation.

The Jaguars used just one selection in the 2018 NFL Draft to get an offensive line piece, taking offensive tackle Will Richardson in the fourth round.

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The Jaguars are not in urgent need to further fortify quarterback Blake Bortles’ protection unit after a season in which they allowed the fourth-fewest sacks in the NFL, but they still went out of their way to sign All-Pro guard Andrew Norwell in free agency – an upgrade from Patrick Omameh, who is now with the New York Giants.

As for Adams, he’s not expected to get a starting job right away for the Jags, as he’s going to work behind A.J. Cann and Chris Reed at the right guard position.

Adams was a college teammate of Richardson at North Carolina.