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Source: Jaguars Tried to Sign Alex Smith Prior to Smith's Retirement

In the lead-up to quarterback Alex Smith's retirement this spring, the Jaguars called Smith about reuniting with his college coach, Urban Meyer, in Jacksonville.

According to Sports Illustrated's Greg Bishop, the Jaguars offered Smith a contract but general manager Trent Baalke wanted Smith to sign a special waiver for his leg. Baalke also suggested to Smith that other teams would do the same.

According to Sports Illustrated, the Texans were also interested in Smith. Smith also heard from the Patriots, Eagles and Colts this offseason.

"But," as Bishop writes, "everyone had questions, conditions.