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Intriguing questions abound as Jaguars look to trim their roster
Read full article: Intriguing questions abound as Jaguars look to trim their rosterPlenty of intrigue surrounds Jacksonville's moves on Tuesday. News4Jax sports anchor Cole Pepper dives into some of the questions around position groups as cuts loom.
Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over Jags
Read full article: Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over JagsJameis Winston passed for touchdowns of 43 and 29 yards to Marquez Callaway, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason game.
Jaguars position breakdown: Receivers have much more potential this year
Read full article: Jaguars position breakdown: Receivers have much more potential this yearWith training camp only a few weeks away, the News4Jax sports team is going to break down the Jaguars roster, position by position. Today's spotlight: the receivers.
Skidding Jags rule out WR Chark for season finale at Colts
Read full article: Skidding Jags rule out WR Chark for season finale at ColtsCoach Doug Marrone ruled out Chark (shin) on Friday, two days after saying running back James Robinson would miss the game because of a badly sprained left ankle. Chark leads the team with 53 receptions for 706 yards and five touchdowns. Without Chark and rookie Collin Johnson (hamstring), the Jaguars (1-14) will rely on rookie Laviska Shenault, Keelan Cole and Chris Conley against the Colts (10-5). Journeyman Mike Glennon will make his fifth start of the season and second straight. He has two touchdown passes and six turnovers in his last 10 quarters.
Jags limp into finale with QB Glennon, without RB Robinson
Read full article: Jags limp into finale with QB Glennon, without RB Robinson(Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The worst (and potentially best) season in Jacksonville’s relatively brief history is coming to a close. The Jaguars (1-14) already set a team record for consecutive losses (14) and an NFL record for consecutive games allowing at least 24 points (also 14). Coach Doug Marrone and his staff could be next, possibly within hours of the season finale. Marrone said Wednesday that quarterback Mike Glennon will start the finale instead of Gardner Minshew. I don’t try to look too far (ahead) and I don’t try to look too back in the past.
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules
Read full article: Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury. Philadelphia receiver DeSean Jackon is active against Dallas after missing two months with an ankle injury. Harrison being inactive against the Rams comes as the Seahawks welcome defensive tackle Bryan Mone back from injured reserve following a lengthy stint because of an ankle injury. The Rams were without rookie running back Cam Akers, who had already been ruled out with an ankle injury. Washington: QB Alex Smith, RB Lamar Miller, WR Terry McLaurin, OT David Steinmetz, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis, LB Thomas Davis.
Jackson leads surging Ravens to 40-14 rout of Jaguars
Read full article: Jackson leads surging Ravens to 40-14 rout of JaguarsBaltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins runs with the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. Instead, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens enjoyed a feel-good, confidence-building blowout that boosted their chances of reaching the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Jackson threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, and Baltimore built a 26-point halftime lead against helpless Jacksonville in a 40-14 victory Sunday. The Ravens (9-5) have won three straight following a three-game skid and remained in the hunt to secure one of three AFC wild-card spots. The highlight of the fourth quarter was a 22-yard first-down run by Baltimore offensive lineman Tyre Phillips with a Jackson fumble.
Vikings outlast error-prone Jags 27-24 on Bailey's OT kick
Read full article: Vikings outlast error-prone Jags 27-24 on Bailey's OT kickMinnesota Vikings place kicker Dan Bailey (5) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 23-yard field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys, Panthers and Jaguars (1-11), who lost their 11th straight game, are a combined 8-27. Chase McLaughlin even had a chance to win it with a 62-yard field goal at the end of the fourth quarter that fell short. FOUR FIGURESJefferson joined Pro Football Hall of Fame member Randy Moss (1998) as the only rookies in Vikings history to reach 1,000 receiving yards. Vikings: CB Jeff Gladney (calf) and TE Brandon Dillon (ankle) each left the game.
Jaguars sticking with Glennon even though Minshew is healthy
Read full article: Jaguars sticking with Glennon even though Minshew is healthyJacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a pass as he is rushed by Cleveland Browns defensive end Adrian Clayborn, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Quarterback Mike Glennon is getting another start for the Jacksonville Jaguars even though Gardner Minshew is fully healthy. Coach Doug Marrone said Wednesday he’s sticking with Glennon at Minnesota (5-6) on Sunday. It probably helped that Glennon was solid in his first start since Week 4 of the 2017 season. Glennon didn’t have a turnover — the first time since the season opener Jacksonville played a clean game — and wasn’t sacked. “There’s no doubt that we are going to try to win every single game that we play,” Marrone said.
Four takeaways: Can we see a bit more of Luton this season?
Read full article: Four takeaways: Can we see a bit more of Luton this season?Here were my top four takeaways from the game:A mixed day for Jake LutonJake Luton had a day in line with what you would expect form a rookie. It was the fourth longest first completion for an NFL rookie in history. Then, needing a two-point conversion to tie the game, Luton threw behind DJ Chark. For the game, Luton completed 26 of 38 passes for 304 yards. • The Ugly: In the third quarter, Luton made a bad decision and throw under pressure and that led to an interception by Vernon Hargreaves III.
Jaguars sign 3rd-round pick DaVon Hamilton
Read full article: Jaguars sign 3rd-round pick DaVon HamiltonJACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jaguars are slowly signing their draft picks. Defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton, a third-round selection in last Aprils draft, signed his rookie contract with the team on Monday. Hamilton should be in line for playing time as a rookie. With Hamilton under contract, the Jaguars have signed four of their 12 players from this years draft class. Tight end Tyler Davis (sixth round), receiver Collin Johnson (fifth round) and linebacker Shaquille Quarterman (fourth round) have also signed.
Jaguars address defense, pick up QB, WR, TE on Day 3 of NFL draft
Read full article: Jaguars address defense, pick up QB, WR, TE on Day 3 of NFL draftJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jaguars had a busy final day of the NFL draft on Saturday, with eight selections. Collin Johnson, WR, TexasAt 6-6, 222 pounds, Johnson is a big, big target for QB Gardner Minshew II. At worst, Johnson is a big, big red zone target for Jacksonville, which was miserable inside the 20 last year. Jake Luton, QB, Oregon StateThis selection shows that the Jaguars are all in on Minshew. They didn’t target a QB in the earlier rounds, instead picking up Luton (6-6, 224 pounds) as a sixth-rounder.