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Jaguars Release Safety Darnell Savage After Two Games

The move underscores the new front office’s broader roster reset.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 17: Darnell Savage #6 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in coverage during an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on August 17, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jan 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) falls over Jacksonville Jaguars safety Darnell Savage (6) during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images/File Photo
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Oct 22, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (26) leaves the filed in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The team announced the release on Sept. 16, a year after signing Savage to a three-year, $21.75 million deal with $12.5 million guaranteed.
  • Savage’s role shrank behind Eric Murray and Andrew Wingard, and he logged 48 defensive snaps with one tackle over the first two games.
  • OverTheCap estimates the transaction creates about $4.05 million in dead money after a $4 million option bonus and a fully guaranteed $2.25 million 2025 salary.
  • Jacksonville lists Murray and Wingard as starters with Antonio Johnson and rookie Rayuan Lane in reserve, and no corresponding addition has been announced for the open 53-man spot.
  • Savage is the latest Trent Baalke–era addition let go under executive VP Tony Boselli, GM James Gladstone, and head coach Liam Coen.