Jacksonville Jaguars bolster defensive line, sign Arden Key to one-year contract

Defensive end Arden Key, coming off a career-best season, has signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The team announced the signing Wednesday but did not disclose financial terms.

After three disappointing seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, Key finally broke loose last season, his first with the San Francisco 49ers.

Signed as a free agent after Las Vegas released him, Key flourished under Niners defensive line coach Kris Kocurek in 2021.

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San Francisco moved Key all over the defensive line and he found success rushing the passer from the interior. The result was a career-high 6.5 sacks, second on the team only to Nick Bosa.

Key, 25, added 22 tackles, five tackles for loss and 17 quarterback hits. He was originally a third-round pick of the Raiders in 2018.

ESPN's Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.