The Jaguars made several roster moves, signing offensive tackle Stefan Rodgers and wide receiver Nate Hughes from the practice squad to the active roster and signing offensive linemen Trey Darilek and Jordan Black to contracts. The team waived rookie cornerback Isaiah Gardner and offensive linemen Tutan Reyes and Charles Spencer. The Jaguars also waived defensive back Travarous Bain from the practice squad.
Hughes, 23, was signed to the Jaguars practice squad on Nov. 19 after spending two weeks on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. The 6-2, 190-pounder was originally signed by Cleveland as an undrafted rookie out of Alcorn State in May 5, 2008. He will wear jersey No. 16.
Rodgers, 28, was signed to the Jaguars practice squad on Oct. 30 after spending three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 6-5, 310-pounder was originally signed by Tennessee as an undrafted rookie out of Lambuth in 2005. The third-year pro will wear jersey No. 75.
Darilek, 27, signed with the Miami Dolphins as a veteran free agent on January 28 but was waived on Sept. 1. The third-year guard/center has spent time with Dallas (2007), Miami (2006) and Philadelphia (2004-06). The 6-5, 310-pounder has played in 28 career games after being drafted by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft out of Texas-El Paso. He will wear jersey No. 78.
Black, 28, played in eight games for the Houston Texans in 2007 after four seasons in Kansas City. The sixth-year offensive tackle has started 14 of his 40 career games. The 6-5, 310-pounder was originally selected by Kansas City in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. He will wear jersey No. 72.