The Jaguars reached a deal in principle with three-time Pro Bowl defensive end and 3-4 linebacker Aaron Kampman early Sunday morning. Kampman, who flew to Jacksonville Friday night, will be a step towards rebuilding a defensive pass rush that managed to produce just 14 sacks last season, by far the worst mark in the league.
Last season was Kampman’s first as a linebacker in Green Bay’s new 3-4 scheme. He played just nine games before a season-ending injury sidelined for the final seven games of the regular season. But between 2006-2008, Kampman’s prime as a pass rushing defensive end, he tallied 37.0 sacks and wrecked havoc on opposing offenses. Kampman, 30, is at the tail end of his prime but is still be a nice upgrade for the Jaguars.

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