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Shatley

The 32-year-old veteran has been with the Jags since 2014. He has never been the team’s first option at any position but can fill in at either guard spot or center when needed. Shatley has started 18 regular season games over the past two years, all of which came at left guard. He will return for his flexible backup role in 2024.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the deal includes $2.4 million in guarantees. Shatley has been with the Jags since 2014, is known to be a great presence in the locker room, and started 18 games in the past two years. He exclusively played center in 2021 but has some experience at both guard spots as well.

A Jaguar since 2014, Shatley will remain with the team for at least one more season. Looks for Jacksonville to make upgrades along its offensive line this offseason in hopes to protecting presumed Week 1 starter Trevor Lawrence. Pro Football Focus ranked the Jacksonville offensive line 19th in pass blocking last year.

Shatley, 29 in May, can play all over the offensive line, which is his biggest asset. He just isn’t all that good at any spot, though his versatility keeps him active on game days.

Shatley drew some outside interest in free agency, but he’ll return to Jacksonville after making semi-regular starts the last three seasons. Shatley will back up at center and both guard spots.

He left without a deal. Shatley made semi-regular starts for Jacksonville the last three seasons and can play every spot on the interior. Even after signing Josh Kline, the Vikings could use depth on their offensive line.

A fourth-year player who’s bounced around practice squads, Shatley made the first four starts of his career last year, struggling mightily according to PFF’s grades. Shatley’s ability to play both guard positions and center does give him reserve “swing” value. He should still have to fight for his roster spot.

Brandon Linder and A.J. Cann are likely to take two of the interior spots, but there could be another job open if second-round rookie Cam Robinson is able to win the left tackle job -- Robinson will likely play left guard if he is unable to beat out Branden Albert. Shatley would make the most sense at center or right guard.