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Official: Jaguars sign TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins

Seferian-Jenkins was a second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2014.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jaguars needed a pass-catching tight end and they got one in free agency.

The team announced the signing of former New York Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins on Thursday.

Gratitude. The only word I can describe my experience of being a New York Jet. Gratitude to Mr. Johnson for allowing me to be part of his organization. Gratitude to Coach Johnson and Coach Morton for believing me in and pushing me to be a better man and Tight End every single day. Gratitude for Coach Bowles and Mr. Maccagnan for understanding that we are human and despite our mistakes, there are things in life called second chances. And that’s exactly what they gave me. Gratitude for Brian Heimerdinger for instilling in me that my story was a fresh start at the Jets and that I was able to rewrite my wrongs. Gratitude to @bmarshall for becoming a brother, a friend, and most importantly a mentor to support me through the tough times. Gratitude for my brothers.. my teammates who kept me pushing when I needed it the most. Gratitude for the front office staff who accepted me into the organization with a fresh start. And most importantly, gratitude for some of the most amazing fans in league! The loyal ones. The ones who have allowed me to share my story but more importantly been along for the journey. I will truly miss the city of New York and all that it represents to me. I have so much love for this city and it holds such a special place to me. It’s surely not a goodbye but a see you later New York. Wishing the entire organization nothing but the best, but it’s time for the next chapter of my journey. Jacksonville, I’m ready for you. Ready to represent the black, teal, white, and gold. Duval County, I’m ready to see what the #DTWD is all about! . #gratitude #thankful #nextstep #newjourney #Jaguars #DuvalCounty

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Seferian-Jenkins was a second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2014. The Washington alum showed promise during his first two seasons but a DUI charge eventually led to his release in 2016.

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The tight end was claimed off waivers by the Jets. In 20 games (12 starts) with New York, Seferian Jenkins caught 60 passes for 467 yards and three touchdowns.

The 6-foot-5, 260-pound tight end has the ability to catch and block, which probably appealed to the Jaguars. Seferian-Jenkins joins a tight end room that also features Marcedes Lewis, Niles Paul, Ben Koyack and James O'Shaughnessy.

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