Tyson Clabo has not even been on the market for 24 hours and already teams are calling his number about being interested. The tackle spentsix years with the Atlanta Falcons but released to clear cap space for the upcoming contract quarterback Matt Ryan is set to sign. NFL.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have already reached out to Clabo, a signing that could change their whole draft landscape.
The Jaguars having interest in Clabo makes a lot of sense. Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell spent time working in Atlanta and is very familiar with the type of player Clabo is. Jacksonville does not have a lot of depth on the line and currently do not have a player that could step in and be a starter right away at right tackle.
The team currently holds the No. 2 pick overall in the upcoming NFL draft and have been considered as a team interested in tackle Luke Joeckel . He is considered one of the top overall players in this year's draft class and the best at his position. Jacksonville could try and grab him with the second pick if they are unable to sign Clabo. If the two parties do eventually reach a deal, then Jacksonville will be expected to draft quarterback Geno Smith.
The team has made it known that they are looking to create quarterback competition around current starter Blaine Gabbert. They have been heavily evaluating Smith and have brought him in for a private workout with the team. He has been their main target for some time now.
Clabo is also getting interest from the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas does have tackles in Doug Free and Jermey Parnell, but neither are that impressive at the position. Both players must restructure their contracts in order to give Dallas some cap space wiggle room. If those negotiations sour, Clabo could find himself in Texas.
The Jaguars draft plans could change if the team is able to sign Clabo. With Clabo, Smith is their main focus. Without him, Joeckel might have a shot. Clabo will likely not remain on the market for long. With multiple teams showing interest, he could find himself with a contract well before the draft.
