JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Ticker) - Tackle Mike Williams hasn't lived up to his billing as the fourth overall pick in the 2002 draft. Now he gets a chance at a fresh start.

Jaguars sign T Mike Williams (SportsTicker)

Offensive tackle Mike Williams, the fourth overall pick in the 2002 draft, signed Tuesday with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 6-foot-6, 360 pound Williams was cut by Buffalo last month after four disappointing seasons. In Jacksonville, he could push starting right tackle Maurice Williams for playing time but more likely will replace backups Mike Pearson and Ephraim Salaam.

Jags sign offensive tackle Mike Williams, re-sign Cousin, Wiley (AP)

JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Ticker) - The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to lock up their defensive stars, signing John Henderson to a six-year contract extension on Tuesday.

Jaguars sign DT Henderson to six-year extension (SportsTicker)

Tight end Brian Jones signed his tender offer Wednesday, keeping him with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones spent the last two seasons in Jacksonville after signing as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2004 out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. He played in 13 games last season and started one. The 6-foot-3, 252-pound tight end caught two passes for 49 yards and finished tied for third on the team with 10...

Jags re-sign Brian Jones (AP)

Defensive tackle John Henderson signed a six-year contract extension on Tuesday with the Jacksonville Jaguars, which locked up another cornerstone of their defense. Terms of the deal were not released, but Henderson's agent, Tim McGee, said the new contract gave Henderson more guaranteed money than any other NFL tackle.

Henderson signs contract extension with Jaguars (AP)

The Jaguars defensive players now have to prove they're going to give the team some bang for their big bucks. Just 10 days after the Jaguars signed free-agent cornerback Brian Williams to a six-year, $32 million deal with $10 million in guaranteed money, they gave defensive tackle John Henderson a six-year, $34 million contract extension with $13.6 million in guaranteed money that ties him to the Jaguars through the 2111 season. He got a $3.5 million roster bonus this year, a $2.

Jacksonville Jaguars Inside Slant

The Jaguars had a quiet week on the free-agency front as they waited for prices to drop. The coaches were off and they didn't have any visits except the one scheduled for LaVar Arrington on Saturday.TEAM NEEDS 1. Linebacker: Once Akin Ayodele signed with Dallas, the Jaguars were left without a third starter at linebacker. They hope to find a big-time playmaker who can blow up the opposing defense in the first round in the draft.

Jacksonville Jaguars Strategy and Personnel

--The Jaguars are interested in free-agent linebacker LaVar Arrington but only at the right price. Despite a report on the NFL Network that the Jaguars and Dolphins are involved in "intense talks" with Arrington and that he'll eventually wind up with one of those teams, no deal appears imminent with either team.

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