Lewis Signs Deal With the Jaguars

First-round draft pick Marcedes Lewis, a tight end from UCLA, signed a five-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday, a day before the team opens training camp.

Lewis, chosen with the 28th overall pick, is expected to back up veteran Kyle Brady. But the Jaguars are counting on rookie’s versatile skills to help replace Jimmy Smith, who abruptly retired in May and left the team with little experience at receiver.

Lewis’ deal is worth about $7.5 million, with a little more than $4.8 million in guaranteed money.

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