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Chris Clemons loses 17 pounds while away from Jaguars OTAs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Leaner and lighter, Jacksonville Jaguars veteran defensive end Chris Clemons returned to practice on Tuesday.

The pass rusher had been absent throughout organized team activities and only returned when practices became mandatory.

"For the last four years, I haven't really been to [through] an [entire] offseason," said Clemons.While Clemons notes that he has taken a similar approach for years when it comes organized team activities, the veteran has drawn some criticism after being the only player to miss out on the team's offseason program.

"That's how I prepare myself in the offseason. Gus [Bradley] and I know that, we talk about it during the offseason every year.