The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing in experienced competition for left tackle Luke Joeckel.
According to a person familiar with the negotiations, the Jaguars agreed to terms with former Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Kelvin Beachum on a two-year contract Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team doesn't announce free-agent deals until players sign contracts.
The 26-year-old Beachum visited Jacksonville on Monday and agreed to terms a day later.
A seventh-round draft pick in 2012, Beachum started 39 games in four seasons with the Steelers. He was blossoming into one of the league's better blind-side protectors when he injured his left knee against Arizona last October and missed the final 10 games. Beachum brings some versatility to the Jaguars, too, since he also has played center and guard during his career.
I like this signing a lot. Low risk, high reward potential.
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