Itās a time of great movement in the NFL, as most teams are slowly starting to finalize their rosters. The Jacksonville Jaguars are no exception, which is why they made headlines by signing a new backup QB for Trevor Lawrence.
Finally, joining the team of newly appointed head coach Liam Coen is none other than Nick Mullens of the Minnesota Vikings. The experienced QB has agreed to a two-year deal with the Jaguars.
The news was confirmed by NFL insider Mike Garafolo, who, through his official X (formerly Twitter) account, provided more details about the agreement between Mullens and the Jacksonville franchise.
āThe #Jaguars have agreed to terms with QB Nick Mullens on a two-year, $6.5 million deal with $3 million guaranteed, source says. The new backup to Trevor Lawrence, Mullens goes from Minnesota to Jacksonville along with new Jags assistant Grant Udinski,ā Garafolo stated via @MikeGarafolo.
Nick Mullens #12 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
Last season, while Lawrence was sidelined for several weeks due to injuries and even a serious concussion, it was former Patriots QB Mac Jones who filled in as his replacement. Now, Coen will have another option to choose from when it comes to finding a potential successor for the former Clemson star.
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Mullensā extensive experience
Mullens entered the NFL in 2017 despite not being drafted by any team. His first experience was with the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent three years.
In 2021, he joined the Philadelphia Eaglesā practice squad, where he stayed for a short time before moving on to the Cleveland Brownsā roster that same year. In 2022, he signed with the Raidersā practice squad, eventually landing with the Minnesota Vikings.
Although his arrival to the Jaguars doesnāt indicate he will have an active role given Lawrenceās presence, his experience after several years in the league can bring a lot to the roster.
More moves for the Jaguars
Mullensā arrival in Jacksonville was not the only move during this free agency period. According to reports from Michael DiRocco via his official X account, several players have joined Liam Coenās roster.
āThe Jaguars have reached agreements with TEs Hunter Long and Johnny Mundt and CB Eric Murray, per a league source. Five players added so far today with CB Jourdan Lewis and QB Nick Mullens earlier,ā the reporter stated via @ESPNdirocco.
