The Jaguars have declined to pick up Dareus' (abdomen) option for the 2020 season, making him a free agent, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Dareus (abdomen) spent the final 10 weeks of the season on injured reserve and finished 2019 with 13 tackles (eight solo) and a half-sack in six games.

Dareus (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Dareus will undergo core muscle surgery on Thursday, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Dareus (abdomen) will practice in a limited capacity Wednesday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN reports.

Dareus (abdomen) returned to the field in Sunday's game against the Bengals, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL reports.

Dareus exited Sunday's game against the Bengals with an abdominal injury.

Dareus made three tackles (one solo) and 0.5 sacks in Thursday's win over the Titans.

Dareus (elbow) will play in Sunday's game versus the Texans, J.P. Shadrick of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Dareus (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 tilt against the Chiefs.