Jaguars cut Jackson, Gipson, 3 more

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released defensive tackle Malik Jackson, safety Tashaun Gipson, offensive lineman Jermey Parnell, running back Carlos Hyde and long-snapper Carson Tinker, creating $30 million in salary cap space for 2019.

The team made the cuts five days before the start of free agency.

The Jaguars are expected to use the much-needed cap room to sign a quarterback in free agency, presumably Nick Foles.

The Jaguars did not part ways with Blake Bortles, but are expected to do so next week.

The Jags saved $11 million by releasing Jackson, who was due to count $15 million against the cap. They saved $7.45 million by cutting Gipson, who was due to count $9.05 million against the cap. They saved $6 million on Parnell, $4.7 million on Hyde and $860,000 on Tinker.

Staff/wire report