Overview

• The Jaguars signed Josh Pederson, son of head coach Doug Pederson, to compete for a tight end roster spot.
• Josh Pederson played for the Houston Gamblers in the USFL last season, catching 24 passes for 325 yards.
• The Jaguars had waived injured rookie Leonard Taylor, opening up a roster spot Pederson will compete for.
• Pederson faces competition from veteran TE Evan Engram and others to make the Jaguars' opening day roster.
• Pederson previously had short stints with the 49ers, Saints, and Chiefs after playing college football at Louisiana-Monroe.