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Jaguars release T Cameron Bradfield in fallout from Sunday's debacle

Published Sep. 16, 2014 2:52 p.m. ET

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In the wake of a performance where Chad Henne was sacked 10 times and their offense managed a total of only 148 yards, the Jacksonville Jaguars have released Cameron Bradfield, a fourth-year veteran who started the first two games of this season for them at right tackle.

The news was first reported Tuesday by the Florida Times-Union, which cited a league source.

Bradfield was primarily responsible for the four sacks recorded by Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan and was benched in favor of Sam Young during the fourth quarter of the Jaguars' 41-10 loss. With Austin Pasztor expected to practice Wednesday for the first time since fracturing his right hand a month ago during a preseason game, the Jaguars could have him back in the starting lineup in that spot for their home opener Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in a matchup of 0-2 teams.

As additional insurance at tackle, the Jaguars announced they added rookie Cody Booth to their practice squad. Booth had been waived by them Aug. 29.

Bradfield, who turned 27 last Sunday, signed a two-year contract in March to remain with the Jaguars. He started the final 11 games of last season for them at left tackle after Eugene Monroe was traded to the Baltimore Ravens and Luke Joeckel saw his rookie season ended by a fractured right ankle.

He started 12 games in 2012 at right tackle and appeared in nine games as a rookie in 2011 after making the Jaguars' roster as an undrafted free agent.

The Jaguars also placed tight end Marcedes Lewis on the injured reserve/designated for return. Per league rules, Lewis – who suffered a high ankle sprain at Washington --  is ineligible to practice for the next six weeks and is not eligible to return to the active roster until eight weeks have elapsed.

Tight end Marcel Jensen was moved to the active roster from the practice squad, and second-year wide receiver Tavarres King was signed off the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers and added to the Jaguars' roster.  

The 10 sacks of Henne against the Redskins were the most of any NFL quarterback since Greg McElroy of the New York Jets in 2012. The Jaguars' 148 total yards represented the fifth-lowest figure in franchise history, and their 25 yards rushing was the second-lowest output since the team began play in 1995.  

You can follow Ken Hornack on Twitter @HornackFSFla or email him at khornack32176@gmail.com.

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