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Jaguars sign 2-time Pro Bowl DE Aaron Kampman in hopes of solving pass-rushing problems

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars used veterans, rookies, former first-round draft picks and a few undrafted guys in hopes of generating consistent pass rush last season. Even with different schemes, various blitzes and some new faces, nothing really worked.The Jaguars finished with a franchise-low 14 sacks in 2009, the fifth-lowest total in NFL history.Owner Wayne Weaver, general manager Gene Smith and coach Jack Del Rio all vowed to revamp the defensive line, knowing the team stood little chance of making the playoffs without more quarterback pressure.They may have found a solution with two-time Pro Bowler Aaron Kampman . The 30-year-old defensive end signed with the Jaguars on Sunday, giving the small-market franchise a big-time boost to their pass-rush woes.Jacksonville, which also elevated its special teams with the signing of Kassim Osgood this weekend, targeted Kampman before free agency began Friday. The Jaguars hoped to land Kampman or former Tennessee defensi...

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