Jaguars officially release cornerback Shaquill Griffin

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty ImagesIn an expected move, the Jacksonville Jaguars have released cornerback Shaquill Griffin, the team announced on Wednesday.

We have released CB Shaquill Griffin.

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) March 8, 2023 Earlier this month, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler first reported that the Jaguars were expected to release or try to trade Griffin. The move will save Jacksonville $13.14 million in cap space, according to NFL.com, with the new 2023 league year set to open on March 15.

Griffin signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Jaguars in March of 2021. He played in 19 games for the Jaguars in 2021 and 2022, recording 78 total tackles, three tackles for loss,…