With Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end and linebacker Lerentee McCray opting out due to concerns from the coronavirus, the team made a new addition in his place. The team announced the signing of fifth-year defensive end Adam Gotsis Sunday, putting their roster at 85 players.
We have signed DE Adam Gotsis (@gotsis96).
The Australian native attended @GeorgiaTechFB before being drafted in the 2nd round by the @Broncos in 2016. pic.twitter.com/eTTkGy3VTr
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) August 2, 2020
Gotsis was a second-round pick for the Denver Broncos in 2016 out of Georgia Tech. He spent four seasons with them, accumulating 109 tackles, 13 pass breakups, five sacks, and two forced fumbles. Last season, he participated in nine games and was able to garner 16 tackles before missing the last few games of 2019 with a knee injury.
Gotsis, a native of Melbourne, Australia, will enter his Jags tenure as the highest-drafted Australian-born player in NFL history. Before coming to America, he competed in Australian Rules Football and American Rules Football (for the Monash Warriors of Melbourne).
Gotsis will now compete with players like Aaron Lynch and Cassius Marsh for positioning on the defensive end depth chart as Josh Allen, Rodney Gunter (on early downs), and rookie K’Lavon Chaisson look to be the top edge defenders on the team.
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