Jaguars waived K Brandon Coutu. The timing of Coutu's signing and release suggest he was brought on board solely for insurance in case franchise player Josh Scobee opted to skip the beginning of training camp. Now that Scobee is locked up through 2015, Coutu is no longer needed.

Jaguars signed K Brandon Coutu. Undrafted CB Dontrell Johnson was waived to clear room. The Jags are looking to put heat on disgruntled franchise player Josh Scobee. A seventh-round pick in 2008, Coutu's first and thus far only career field-goal attempt came with Buffalo in Week 17 last season. He missed, though he did convert three extra points.

The Bills failed to tender exclusive rights free agent K Brandon Coutu, making him an unrestricted free agent. Coutu made his NFL debut in Week 17 last season after injuries sidelined Rian Lindell and Dave Rayner. With Lindell back healthy, Coutu was expendable, but could be back as an extra camp leg.

Bills signed K Brandon Coutu. Coutu will get a one-game cameo as both Rian Lindell and Dave Rayner are on injured reserve. The 2008 seventh-rounder has never attempted a field goal in an NFL game.

The Jaguars have released K Brandon Coutu from their practice squad. This confirms that Josh Scobee (groin) came out of last Thursday's game in fine shape. He'll be kicking at Tennessee in Week 16.

Jaguars signed K Brandon Coutu to their practice squad. We don't usually post practice squad signings, but this might be notable because Josh Scobee suffered a strained groin during warmups prior to Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. Scobee is also in the last year of his contract.

Seahawks released K Brandon Coutu. The former University of Georgia star was unable to beat out Jeff Reed. He may resurface as a camp leg elsewhere, but is a long shot to ever kick in a regular season game.