The Jacksonville Jaguars added cornerback Amari Oruwariye to the practice squad Monday and parted with seventh-round rookie Derek Parish, the team announced.
Oruwariye, 27, was a fifth-round pick for the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL draft. In four seasons with the team, Oruwariye played in 53 games and made 36 starts, recording nine interceptions.
After his rookie contract expired, Oruwariye joined the New York Giants on a one-year deal in free agency, but was released by the team at the end of training camp. The Giants re-signed Oruwariye to the practice squad, but cut ties with the cornerback on Oct. 10.
The Jaguars have seen their depth at cornerback dwindle with Gregory Junior and Christian Braswell both landing on injured reserve. Starting cornerback Tyson Campbell suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6, but the team hasn’t yet provided an update on his status.
Parish, 24, was the last of 13 selections made by the Jaguars in the 2023 NFL draft. The collegiate pass rusher attempted to transition to fullback, but also saw preseason snaps and practice time with the Jacksonville defense before he was released Monday.
