Big contract, no reward: Jags' Porter goes on IR

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars receiver Jerry Porter made nearly $1 million a catch this season before going on injured reserve Tuesday with a groin injury.

Jerry Porter

Wide Receiver
Jacksonville Jaguars

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Jacksonville placed Porter, linebacker Daryl Smith and defensive tackle Tony McDaniel on injured reserve, ending their seasons.

Porter finished with 11 receptions for 181 yards and a touchdown, far below expectations when the franchise signed him to a six-year, $30 million contract in March that included $10 million guaranteed.

Porter missed all of training camp, the preseason and the first three games because of a hamstring injury.

He started six games, but didn't catch more than two passes in any game. It's unlikely the 30-year-old Porter will return next season.

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