The Jacksonville Jaguars are still piecing together information regarding the news that former All-Pro linebacker Telvin Smith has announced he will not play in 2019 to deal with his health and family.
The 2014 fifth-round draft pick has yet to speak to head coach Doug Marrone, as Marrone told the media on Friday during the first day of a three-day rookie minicamp at TIAA Bank Field.
There is plenty to unpack with this kind of a situation. Smith, who led Jacksonville in tackles last season, has left the team with a big hole at outside linebacker, but that isn’t the biggest issue at this time.