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Jaguars exercise fifth-year option on quarterback Blake Bortles

May 01, 2017 at 03:38 AM
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JACKSONVILLE, FLA. –The Jacksonville Jaguars have exercised their fifth-year team option on 2014 first-round selection and fourth-year QB Blake Bortles, the club announced today.

"This is a smart business decision for the team for several reasons," said Jaguars Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tom Coughlin. "It makes sense for us going forward and it's good for Blake and for the Jaguars."

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