Newz Forum: FOOTBALL: Jaguars sign veteran Gildon

The Florida Times-Union reported Tuesday that the Jacksonville Jaguars have come to terms with linebacker Jason Gildon on a one-year contract.

Gildon, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was released by the Buffalo Bills just before the start of the 2004 season. The 32-year-old spent his first 10 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers before being cut in July for salary cap reasons.

Gildon holds Pittsburgh's franchise record with 77 career sacks, including a career-high 13 1/2 during the 2000 campaign. The Oklahoma State product recorded 12 1/2 sacks in 2001 and 11 in 1998.

In 2003, Gildon played in all 16 games with the Steelers and finished with 62 tackles and six sacks.

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