Many thought Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder would be the next cap casualty for the franchise after their decision to release linebacker Myles Jack to create $8 million in cap space. If Jacksonville elected to release Linder, the team would save $9.53 million. However, the Associated Press’ Mark Long reported that Linder is mulling retirement after eight injury-filled seasons.
They reported that Linder and general manager Trent Baalke met on Wednesday when the Jaguars originally planned to tell him in person that they are releasing him. But Baalke agreed to give Linder time to decide whether he wants to retire or play elsewhere, according to their anonymous source.
Linder has played and started in 88 games since Jacksonville drafted him from Miami in the third round in 2014, but he has also missed 41 games due to various injuries and 22 the past two seasons.
