After releasing journeyman kicker Ryan Santoso earlier today, the Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed rookie James McCourt off waivers to fill the position ahead of their matchup against the Atlanta Falcons this weekend. His addition to the roster will give the Jaguars’ coaching staff another chance to find their starting kicker for the regular season and could prove to be the most important signing they make this week.
McCourt played collegiately at the University of Illinois and was a rock for the Illini football program for three seasons as their go-to leg on kickoffs and field goals. He holds the school record for most career field goals of 50-plus yards and set the single-season record from that distance as well.
