Defensive end Chris Clemons was released by the Seattle Seahawks, who will save $7.5 million against the 2014 salary cap.
Clemons was disposable because of his salary and the presence of defensive ends Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril. Seattle also showed interest in unrestricted free agent Jared Allen, who had 11.5 sacks with the Minnesota Vikings last season and wants to continue his career at age 32 with a winning team.
The Seahawks are scheduled to host Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jason Hatcher, but the Pro Bowl lineman has four other visits on his itinerary.
Seattle drafted defensive tackles Jordan Hill and Jesse Williams in 2013. The Seahawks released defensive end Red Bryant and re-signed Bennett, who led the team in sacks last season.
Clemons had double-digit sacks three straight seasons before posting 4.5 in 2013.
The 254-pound speed rusher could follow Bryant to Jacksonville to be reunited with former Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. The Jaguars’ head coach also met with Seattle unrestricted free agent cornerback Walter Thurmond on Tuesday.