JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed running back Kolby Smith to help offset the loss of rookie Deji Karim, while waiving linebacker Kris Griffin.
Karim, a sixth-round pick from Southern Illinois, was the team’s primary kick returner. He injured his left hand in Saturday’s preseason game against Miami and had surgery Tuesday. He’s expected to return, but coach Jack Del Rio says he won’t be available Saturday at Tampa Bay.
Smith played in 27 games for Kansas City since entering the NFL as a fifth-round draft pick in 2007. He was signed by Denver on June 15 and waived three weeks ago.
Smith was hampered by injuries last season and played in only four games. His most productive year came in 2007, when he ran for 407 yards and two touchdowns.
