124 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Jags reach contract agreement with ex-Packer Carroll By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Released by the Green Bay Packers a week ago, former first-round cornerback Ahmad Carroll on Tuesday afternoon reached a contract agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The contract, details of which were not yet available, is expected to be signed on Wednesday, barring any unforeseen complications. To make room for Carroll on the roster, Jacksonville is expected to place starting middle linebacker Mike Peterson on injured reserve. Peterson tore his left pectoral muscle in Sunday's shutout victory over the New York Jets. The Jaguars have a bye this week, which will enable the coaching staff to work with Carroll and also to consider who will replace Peterson in the starting lineup. Journeyman Tony Gilbert filled in for Peterson on Sunday, but coach Jack Del Rio will also consider moving third-year weakside linebacker Daryl Smith, who shares some of Peterson's physical characteristics, into the middle. Carroll, 23, was the 25th player chosen overall in the 2004 draft, but the former University of Arkansas star never lived up to his potential with the Packers and was released after a poor performance in Green Bay's loss at Philadelphia on Oct. 2 in a Monday night game. In less than three seasons in Green Bay, Carroll appeared in 34 games, starting 28 contests, and rang up 104 tackles, three interceptions, 26 passes defensed, three sacks, one forced fumble and one recovery. But by unofficial count, Carroll surrendered nine touchdown passes and was flagged for 20 penalties. Between bonuses and base salaries, the Packers invested $5.11 million in Carroll, and they realized little dividend in return. It was obvious, though, that because of his size (5-feet-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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