Jacksonville signs Kahlef Hailassie, undrafted in 2023 from Western Kentucky, to bolster depth at safety after releasing Darnell Savage. The move injects cornerback-like ball skills into the back end, with the Jaguars leaning on three-safety looks as Eric Murray and Andrew Wingard hold the starting roles and Antonio Johnson joins the trio. Hailassie and Rayuan Lane are earmarked for depth and valuable special-teams work.

Hailassie’s path includes stops with Kansas City, Cleveland, and Minnesota’s practice squad, totaling 104 defensive snaps in 2023. While he’ll play safety, his background at cornerback broadens Jacksonville’s coverage ideas and offers insurance as the team prepared for a busy schedule and evolving sub-packages.