The Jacksonville Jaguars outbid other teams for former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk. They signed him to a four-year, $72 million deal during free agency this offseason.
One of Kirk’s potential suitors was revealed on Friday. The Philadelphia Eagles were willing to offer around $13 million a year, according to NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo. The Eagles bowed out once the price range hit $18 million a year.
Kirk’s contract with the Jaguars is pricey (though not necessarily back breaking), but the Jags have come out to say he will be used in multiple roles and not just in the slot. Additionally, he did just have a breakout season, catching 77 passes for 982 yards and five touchdowns. But Kirk’s production came as the third option behind other Cardinals wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins and A.J. Green. Arizona also struggled down the stretch that ended with the Cardinals losing 34-11 to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round.
