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A 2009 undrafted free agent who’s yet to appear in an NFL game, Ta’ufo’ou will keep Maurice Jones-Drew’s roster spot warm while MJD is on the reserve/did not report list. Ta’ufo’ou might not survive first cuts.

With Greg Jones out with a hip injury this week, Ta’ufo’ou is being brought up as insurance. Vallos was signed earlier in the week.

Ta’ufo’ou has been doing the roster dance all season. His latest promotion is a sign that the Jags don’t expect to have Rashad Jennings (concussion) available Sunday. FB/RB Montell Owens is expected to start at tailback.

Ta’ufo’ou spent much of the season bouncing between the practice squad and the active roster in Jacksonville. Wilson has never appeared in a regular season game despite spending some time as the No. 3 quarterback in Atlanta early in his career. King appeared in eight games with the Colts from 2010-11. All of the players will spend the offseason with the Jags and try to earn a roster spot in training camp.

Ta’ufo’ou played 315 offensive snaps last season and finished as Pro Football Focus’ No. 21 fullback. He’ll face competition for the job this summer.

“Futures” signees are typically practice bodies for the offseason. Malast, a 2009 undrafted free agent from Rutgers, did look pretty good last preseason.

While it’s better than an ACL, this could be enough to get Ta’ufo’ou bounced from consideration for a roster spot. He probably won’t be ready for Week 1.

Ta’ufo’ou sprained his right MCL in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Cardinals. He was never going to last in Mike Martz’s offense.

Ta’ufo’ou was the only fullback on Chicago’s roster. Rookie TE Kyle Adams will now handle lead-blocking duties in two-back sets.