Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed QB David Garrard and LB Akin Ayodele

The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed young quarterback David Garrard to a contract extension. The team also re-signed linebacker Akin Ayodele to a tender offer. The restricted free agent is one of the unsung stars on the Jaguars defense.The 6'1" Garrard appeared in 4 games (2 starts) during 2004. He went 38-72 Vikings Brett Favre jersey
for 374 yards, with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. He also had 12 carries for 76 yds and 1 TD. The former East Carolina star has been a backup all 3 years with the Jags.The 6'2", 251 lbs. Ayodele played in all games in 2004. He recorded 92 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery. The ex-Purdue Boilermaker has also been with the Jaguars since 2002. He has appeared in all 48 games in his 3 year career, amassing 273 tackles, 6 sacks, 3 INTs, 6 passes deflected, 4 forced fumbles, and 4 fumble recoveries. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed defensive end Marcellus Wiley to a 1 year deal.The 6'4", 278 lbs. DE played in all 16 games with the Dallas Cowboys during 2004. He had 38 tackles, 3 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. Wiley was released after a disappointing season in Dallas after signing as a free agent.The Columbia University product was a second round choice by the Buffalo Bills in 1997. He stayed with the Bills until 2000 then joined the San Diego Chargers from 2001 to 2003. Wiley was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2001. He has 302 tackles, 44 sacks, 11 deflected passes, 13 forced fumbles, and 4 recoveries of opponents' fumbles in 124 games. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Marcus Stroud to a 5 year, $31.5 million contract extension. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle is now one of the highest paid interior linemen in the NFL.The 6'6", 312 lbs. Stroud started all 16 games in 2004, registering 54 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 3 passes deflected, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.A first round choice for the Jaguars in 2001 out of the University of Georgia, Stroud has played in 64 games in his 4 year career. He has totalled 189 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 15 passes defended, 5 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries. Jacksonville Jaguars released linebacker Tommy Hendricks a week after being charged with violating a restraining order filed by his ex-wife. Hendricks turned himself on misdemeanor charges in violation of an injunction issued the previous day. He was released on $1,500 bond and was being treated for unknown medical issues.Hendricks recorded 28 tackles in 15 games played during 2004. He played his first 4 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. In 5 years, Hendricks has111 tackles and 2 forced 2010 pro bowl 4 Brett Favre Blue jersey
fumbles in 71 games.The franchise also re-signed restricted free agent safety Deke Cooper. In 16 games during 2004, Cooper recorded 37 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, and 2 forced fumbles. The University of Notre Dame product broke into the NFL in 2002 with the Carolina Panthers before joining the Jaguars in 2003. In 40 career games, Cooper has totalled 98 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 4 passes defended.