Jason

Spitz

Spitz was released by the Jaguars on Monday. The 2006 third-rounder hasn’t appeared in a game since 2011, or made a start since 2009. Even in lineman-needy Oakland, he wouldn’t be a candidate to start.

It’s a blow after starting LG Will Rackley suffered a high ankle sprain that will cost him all of the preseason. Spitz is the top backup to Rackley and C Brad Meester. The Jaguars will likely scour the waiver wire at offensive line this week.

Spitz’s foot sprain proved more severe than originally thought and it’s major blow to the Jags’ offensive line depth. He was locked in as the primary backup to both C Brad Meester and LG Will Rackley. Jacksonville also placed C John Estes, G Drew Nowak, TE Matt Veldman, and FB Brock Bolen on injured reserve, ending their seasons.

It means LG Will Rackley’s top backup is likely to miss at least 1-2 regular season games. Dealing with a high-ankle sprain, Rackley is “recovering quickly,” but expected to be sidelined at least another week.

Spitz, 30, and Seahawks GM John Schneider are familiar with each other from their days together in Green Bay. Spitz missed all of 2012 with a foot injury and was released by the Jaguars in mid-August. He’s pure depth in Seattle.

Second-year man Jason Spitz, a third-round pick last year, will fill in.

The ’06 third-rounder is dealing with a calf strain, but also may have lost his job outright to Junius Coston, a bigger body who’s flashed in practice.

He’ll play left guard with fellow second-year pro Jason Spitz on the right side. The Packers have arguably the best young offensive line in the league.

Left guard Junius Coston could also miss a couple of weeks with a calf strain, leaving the Packers concerned about playing Daryn Colledge and Tony Moll at both guard spots in their first playoff game. The Packers will have a better idea once they return to practice on Friday.