PRESS RELEASE (JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars have released fifth-year WR Allen Hurns and 13th-year TE Marcedes Lewis, the club announced today.

Hurns, 26, appeared in 52 games for the Jaguars and totaled 189 catches for 2,669 yards (14.1 avg.) and 21 TDs in four seasons with the team. In 2017, Hurns posted 39 receptions for 484 yards (12.4 avg.) and two TDs. Hurns was originally signed by Jacksonville as an undrafted rookie on May 12, 2014.

Lewis, 33, appeared in 170 games for the Jaguars and totaled 375 catches for 4,502 yards (12.0 avg.) and 33 TDs in 12 seasons with the team. In 2017, Lewis caught 24 passes for 318 yards (13.3 avg.) and five TDs. Lewis was originally drafted by Jacksonville in the first round (28th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.

Lewis’ career receiving totals – 375 receptions, 4,502 receiving yards and 33 receiving TDs – are the most by a tight end in franchise history and the third-most by a player in Jaguars history. Lewis was one of only two players, joining former OL Brad Meester, to play at least 12 seasons with the Jaguars.