The Jaguars re-signed wide receiver Arrelious Benn, according to Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union (on Twitter). The deal will be a one year pact with an option for second year.
Last year, Benn appeared in five games for Jacksonville, but mainly in a special teams role. In the past, Benn had a more active role while he was a member of the Buccaneers. In 2010 and 2011, Benn totalled 55 catches for 836 yards and five touchdowns. In between then and now, Benn had an unsuccessful injury-marred stint with the Eagles. The Jaguars’ early re-signing of him could be an indication that they are hoping to use him more as a wide receiver in 2017. Or, this could be a simple low-risk move by Jacksonville that comes without a fiscal guarantee.
Recently, PFR’s Dallas Robinson ran down the Jaguars’ top offseason needs.