JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars used veterans, rookies, former first-round draft picks and a few undrafted guys in hopes of generating consistent pass rush last season. Even with different schemes, various blitzes and some new faces, nothing really worked.

The Jaguars finished with a franchise-low 14 sacks in 2009, the fifth-lowest total in NFL history.

Owner Wayne Weaver, general manager Gene Smith and coach Jack Del Rio all vowed to revamp the defensive line, knowing the team stood little chance of making the playoffs without more quarterback pressure.

They may have found a solution with two-time Pro Bowler Aaron Kampman. The 30-year-old defensive end signed with the Jaguars on Sunday.

Jacksonville targeted Kampman before free agency began Friday. The Jaguars hoped to land Kampman or former Tennessee defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch, who signed a four-year contract worth $26 million with Detroit.

Kampman’s deal could be similar. Kampman, who has 54 sacks, recorded a total of 37 sacks from 2006-08.

Browns add pair of free agents

The Cleveland Browns signed linebacker Scott Fujita and offensive lineman Tony Pashos, both unrestricted free agents, to multiyear contracts.

Fujita has 19 sacks, five interceptions, nine forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in eight seasons. Pashos has started 55 NFL games at right tackle with the Ravens, Jaguars and 49ers.

Tackle suspended for half-season

Free agent Jason Ferguson, a veteran nose tackle most recently with the Miami Dolphins, was suspended for the first eight games of next season for violating NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed the discipline was handed down late this week but could offer no further details.