Jaguars Release DT Foley Fatukasi on His Birthday, Saving $3.5M

The move came hours after the team wished him a happy birthday on social media, sparking mixed reactions.

The Jacksonville Jaguars released defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi on his 29th birthday, a move that saves the team $3.5 million against the salary cap.
Fatukasi, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Jaguars in 2022, had 48 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 30 games over two seasons.
The release of Fatukasi came just hours after the Jaguars wished him a happy birthday on social media, sparking a mix of reactions from fans and observers.
There is significant support on social media for a reunion between Fatukasi and the New York Jets, where he started his NFL career and served as a team captain.
The Jaguars are switching defensive schemes under new coordinator Ryan Nielsen, which may have influenced their decision to release Fatukasi.