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Posted at 11:46 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2009

NFL: Meester, Starks staying in Jacksonville

By MARK LONG
AP Sports Writer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars opened free agency by re-signing center Brad Meester and cornerback Scott Starks.

It wasn't the big moves the Jaguars have had in recent years — they signed defensive end Reggie Hayward, cornerback Brian Williams, right tackle Tony Pashos, cornerback Drayton Florence and receiver Jerry Porter to open free agency the last four years — and maybe with good reason.

Most of those moves backfired, especially the signings of Florence and Porter, and owner Wayne Weaver has decided to be more frugal this time around.

The offseason has been filled with turnover, highlighted by the releases of Florence, Porter, running back Fred Taylor and defensive end Paul Spicer.