Jacksonville Jaguars release Foley Fatukasi on his birthday
The Jacksonville Jaguars wished player Foley Fatukasi a happy birthday on social media, then cut him from the team a few hours later, saving $3.5 million on their salary cap. Fans criticized the team for the timing of the release.
Key Points
- Fatukasi was a sixth-round draft pick by the New York Jets in 2018
- He earned 48 combined tackles and 1.5 sacks over 29 games with the Jags
- Fans criticized the team for releasing him on his birthday
Pros
- Saving $3.5 million on salary cap for the 2024 season
Cons
- Timing of the release on the player's birthday received backlash from fans