The Jacksonville Jaguars are making a move on their defensive backfield, officially signing safety Kaevon Merriweather off their practice squad to the 53-man active roster. The team, currently stationed in England, definitely sees something they like in the young defensive back.
His Big Chance Against the Eagles
Merriweather actually got a shot in Sunday’s win over the Eagles. He didn’t just sit on the sidelines either, getting real reps. The dude split his time pretty evenly, taking 44 percent of the special teams snaps and hitting the field for 34 percent of the defensive plays. And yeah, he managed to rack up one total tackle in that contest. That’s the kind of performance that apparently screams “active roster” to the Jags’ front office right now.
From Bay to Bay to the Big Leagues
This isn’t Merriweather’s first rodeo on an NFL field. He’s been around a bit. Last season, he popped up in 12 games for Tampa Bay and even saw action in one game for Houston. So, he’s got some experience under his belt, even if it’s been a journeyman path so far. Now he’s with the Jaguars, making his mark.
With the Jaguars still out in England this week, Merriweather’s elevation to the active roster is a clear signal they’re looking for an immediate impact. It’ll be interesting to see how he builds on that one tackle performance as they continue their season across the pond.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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