A year after the Jaguars thought about pursuing Browns safety Tashaun Gipson as a restricted free agent, multiple reports say they’ve landed him on the open market.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Gipson will sign a five-year deal worth up to $35.5 million with the Jaguars.
Gipson was named to the Pro Bowl in 2014, when he finished with six interceptions in 11 games. He had two interceptions in 13 games last season, when he played under a second-round restricted free agent tender. Gipson broke into the league as undrafted free agent in 2012 and had five interceptions in his first season as a starter in 2013.
Gipson becomes the fourth Browns starter from last season to land a deal elsewhere at the start of the free agency period. Center Alex Mack will sign with the Falcons, wide receiver Travis Benjamin will sign with the Chargers and right tackle Mitchell Schwartz is finalizing a five-year deal with the Chiefs.
The Jaguars have had a busy -- and expensive -- start to free agency. They’ve also added defensive tackle Malik Jackson and running back Chris Ivory.
