The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to release tight end Julius Thomas this offseason, according to ESPN reporter Mike DiRocco.
Thomas was signed to a monster five-year, $46 million deal ahead of the 2015 season but missed 11 games to injuries and has been ill-used. The Jaguars failed to use him like the Denver Broncos did as a field-stretcher down the seams. Thomas isn't going to make defenders miss on short passes; he's a run-straight athlete who could benefit playing in an offense that better plays to his strengths. Releasing Thomas would save the Jaguars $4.7 million against the cap.
Thomas has accrued 736 yards and 9 touchdowns on 76 receptions over the last two years. He's put up 0.54 and 0.42 Reception Net Expected Points per target, respectively, over the last two seasons.
Source: Rotoworld.com