Jaguars claim Jason Babin

Jason Babin, who was released by the Eagles, was claimed by the Jacksonville Jaguars

Why Did Jags Claim Babin?

The Jaguars are tied for the fewest sacks of a quarterback this season, which might explain why they decided to claim Jason Babin on waivers from the Eagles.

Team	Sacks
Jaguars	13
Raiders	13
Jets	17
Eagles	18
Buccaneers	18
-- ESPN Stats & Information

The Redskins and Bills also put in a claim for Babin, a source told ESPN, but the Jaguars were awarded the defensive end because they had the worst record (2-9) of the teams that made claims.
The Jaguars will pay the remaining $1.69 million of Babin's 2012 salary, essentially taking a low-risk look at someone who significantly could upgrade one of the league's worst pass rushes.
"It's a good pickup," coach Mike Mularkey said. "He's had a lot of success over the last three years and we could use some help in that area. He'll fit what we're doing. (Defensive line coach) Joe Cullen and he have a relentless type of mindset. I just think it's going to be good for us, really good for us."
The two-time Pro Bowl defensive end's release was the first major roster move for the Eagles, who have lost seven straight games.
Babin had just 5.5 sacks after recording 18 last year. He signed a five-year, $28 million deal last summer after going to his first Pro Bowl with Tennessee after the 2010 season.
Jacksonville has a league-low 13 sacks, a glaring weakness on a team filled with holes.
The Jaguars gave Jeremy Mincey a four-year contract worth $20 million in March, but he has two sacks. They also drafted Andre Branch in the second round, but he has played sparingly the past two months.
Babin will play Sunday at Buffalo, Mularkey said.
"We've got five games and we're trying to win these games," Mularkey said. "It's a sign that we're trying to show our team that we're trying to win right now, that this is not, 'Play the young guys and do the evaluating.' We're trying to win and we're doing whatever we can to improve our roster. This is a great move."

The Jaguars made good move in claiming defensive end Jason Babin, who was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday, writes Paul Kuharsky.

Babin might even start over Austen Lane, who missed practice Wednesday with a foot injury and is expected to sit out again Thursday.
"Let's start working him in the plan and see what we have to do to get him up to speed as quickly as we can," Mularkey said. "Can he play Sunday? Yes. I know he will. We're anticipating him playing."
Eagles coach Andy Reid said the Eagles cut Babin to give more playing time to younger players.

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