Jaguars awarded TE Mickey Shuler off waivers from Falcons, cut rookie TE Marcel Jensen
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Jacksonville Jaguars have been awarded second-year tight end Mickey Shuler off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons.
The Jaguars waived rookie tight end Marcel Jensen to make room for Shuler on the 53-man roster.
Shuler spent the preseason with Atlanta before being waived Saturday. Originally a seventh-round draft pick by Minnesota in 2010, Shuler also spent time with Miami, Oakland, Arizona and Buffalo.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He played in six games with the Dolphins in 2010, catching two passes for 44 yards.
Shuler spent four seasons at Penn State as a blocking tight end, finishing his college career with 27 receptions for 300 yards and three touchdowns.
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