Jags agree to terms with Porter, Lemon, complete Williamson trade

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they improved their receiving corps with two guys eager for a fresh start.

The Jaguars signed free agent Jerry Porter to a six-year, $30 million deal Friday and completed a trade for former first-round draft pick Troy Williamson.

They also agreed to terms with backup quarterback Cleo Lemon.

The moves are part of a makeover for Jacksonville, which finished 11-5 last season and beat Pittsburgh in the first round of the playoffs.

The Jaguars changed four assistant coaches and expect even more personnel moves in hopes of closing the gap on AFC powers Indianapolis and New England. Jacksonville opened free agency about $30 million under the salary cap.

That number could grow, too, since the team gave three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Marcus Stroud permission to seek a trade.

"Everything we're doing is geared toward putting a better product on the field next year and contending for a championship," coach Jack Del Rio said.

It starts with the offensive changes.

The Jaguars decided not to re-sign receiver Ernest Wilford and backup quarterback Quinn Gray, opting to try to improve both positions.

They gave Porter $10 million guaranteed and expect him to step into the No. 1 role.

Porter caught 44 passes for 705 yards and six touchdowns last season in Oakland. He had just one reception in 2006, the year he demanded a trade in training camp, was suspended two weeks for conduct detrimental to the team and was inactive for nine games.

"We're satisfied that those are things that we believe will stay in his past," Del Rio said.

Jacksonville gave Minnesota a sixth-round draft pick for Williamson, the seventh overall selection in 2005. It equates to a low-risk deal that could give the Jaguars a deep threat they haven't had since Jimmy Smith retired following the 2005 season.