In 2016 the Jacksonville Jaguars struggled without Roy Miller in the middle of the defensive line. The talented defensive tackle went down with a torn achilles tendonin October and the defense was forced to come together behind Abry Jones at the position.
Jones, to his credit, played admirably and ultimately wound up being re-signed by the Jags shortly before 2017 free agency. This, coupled with a couple more defensive line additions, most notably Calais Campbell, made Miller expendable.
Thus, it was no shock that the Jags announced the release of Miller just four days into free agency.