JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars opened free agency Tuesday by addressing two huge needs on defense. They agreed to terms with linebacker Joe Schobert and cornerback Darqueze Dennard, giving the unit a proven starter and another potential one. Schobert spent the past four years in Cleveland, where he led the team in tackles twice and made a Pro Bowl. A person familiar with the transactions said Schobert will sign a five-year contract worth $53.75 million and includes $22.5 million guaranteed. Jacksonville's defense was at its best in 2017 with Posluszny, Smith and Jack roaming the middle of the field.

Getty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Five days before kicking off the 2019 season, the Jaguars have claimed linebacker Austin Calitro off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks. To make room for Calitro, the Jaguars are waiving undrafted rookie Joe Giles-Harris, who initially made the final 53 after the Jaguars cut the roster Saturday. Expect Calitro, who made five starts at multiple spots last year, to compete to start at will LB. He signed with the New York Jets out of Villanova and spent his rookie season in 2017 on practice squads with the Cleveland Browns and Seahawks. The only linebacker with significant starting experience is Myles Jack, who signed a four-year contract extension with the Jaguars this week.