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Jaguars claim Pierce off waivers after release from Ravens

FILE - This is an Aug. 16, 2014, file photo showing Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce (30) on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Police in Maryland say Ravens running back Bernard Pierce has been charged with drunken driving. Baltimore County police say an officer stopped a Ford Mustang that was speeding around 2 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, in Towson, north of Baltimore. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File) FILE - This is an Aug. 16, 2014, file photo showing Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce (30) on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Police in Maryland say Ravens running back Bernard Pierce has been charged with drunken driving. Baltimore County police say an officer stopped a Ford Mustang that was speeding around 2 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, in Towson, north of Baltimore. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

By Associated Press March 19, 2015 1 min read

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed Bernard Pierce off waivers, one day after the running back’s drunken driving charge led to his release by the Baltimore Ravens.

The Ravens moved quickly on Wednesday to cut Pierce, holding to the team’s assertion last month that off-field misbehavior would not be tolerated.

Running back Ray Rice was suspended by the NFL and released by the Ravens following his arrest last year for domestic violence. Rice was one of five Baltimore players arrested in 2014.

The 23-year-old Pierce has rushed for 1,334 yards and five touchdowns in 45 career games with the Ravens, including three starts. He was a third-round draft pick in 2012. He had 366 yards rushing and touchdowns last season.

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