JACKSONVILLE – The Jaguars moved Tuesday to retain a pair of ascending players.
Wide receiver Keelan Cole and linebacker Austin Calitro, a pair of young players who have made key contributions in recent seasons, each received tender offers from the Jaguars Tuesday. Cole received a second-round tender as a restricted free agent and Calitro received a tender offer as an exclusive rights free agent.
Cole, who originally signed with the Jaguars as a collegiate free agent from Kentucky Wesleyan following the 2017 NFL Draft, is scheduled to become a restricted free agent Wednesday at the 4 p.m. start of the 2020 League Year.
If Cole signs an offer sheet from a new team, the Jaguars would have the right to match the offer; if the Jaguars didn't match such an offer, they would receive a second-round selection from the signing team.
Cole has 104 career receptions for 1,600 yards and seven touchdowns in three NFL seasons. He caught 24 passes for 361 yards and three touchdowns this past season, and caught a career-high 42 passes for 748 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie in 2017.
Calitro, who originally signed as an collegiate free agent with the New York Jets after the 2017 NFL Draft, was claimed by the Jaguars last September off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks. He played in 13 games for the Jaguars with four starts last season. He registered 38 tackles on defense with a sack, four tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries with a pass defensed.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Keelan Cole (84) during pregame warm-ups against the New York Jets in an NFL game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson/Jacksonville Jaguars)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) catches a long pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) sets up for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Keelan Cole (84) during pregame warm-ups against the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson/Jacksonville Jaguars)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) on the field during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Saints won 13-6. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) celebrates a touchdown reception against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) celebrates his touchdown against the New England Patriots with Tommy Bohanon (40) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole, front, makes a reception in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rock Ya-Sin during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole celebrates his touchdown reception against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) is seen during warmups prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) catches a pass as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Anthony Averett (34) defends during the first half of an NFL football preseason game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole, right, makes a reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas (32) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) runs after catching a pass in front of New York Jets outside linebacker Brandon Copeland (51) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole, right, makes a reception in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole, right, carries past Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) slaps hands with fans while walking off the field after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 30-10. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) runs after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 31-20. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) slaps hands with fans after an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 31-12. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) makes a touchdown catch over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Nate Hairston during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) stiff arms New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty (30) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) runs against the New York Jets after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Setbacks have left rookies Dede Westbrook and Cole as the team’s go-to receivers. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) out runs the tackle of Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) runs after a reception as he tries to get away from New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) celebrates his 9-yard touchdown on a pass play against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) out runs the diving tackle of Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) runs a pass route against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Justin Coleman (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) celebrates his 9-yard touchdown on a pass play against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) makes a touchdown catch over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Nate Hairston during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) is carried by Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars beat the Seahawks 30-24. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars' Keelan Cole (84) gets past Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Alan Cross (45) and Justin Evans (21) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) tires to break free from the tackle of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Shaw (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Keelan Cole (84) during pregame warm-ups against the New Orleans Saints in an NFL game, Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson/Jacksonville Jaguars)
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Trevor Williams (24) breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars beat the Chargers 20-17. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole celebrates his touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
