JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Kampman has played nearly every snap of every game during his nine years in the NFL. Third downs, goal-line situations, close games, even blowouts, Kampman has been on the field way more often than he’s been on the sideline.
It’s one of the reasons the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Kampman to a four-year, $26 million contract last year.
Now, after ending the last two seasons on injured reserve, his role is changing.
Kampman will be a part-time player for the Jaguars in 2011. Coach Jack Del Rio says the former Pro Bowl defensive end will play about 45 snaps a game, way less than the 70 or so he has averaged throughout his career.
Kampman, at least publicly, seems OK with the decision.
