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Standout pass rusher Josh Allen and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $150M contract, AP source says
Read full article: Standout pass rusher Josh Allen and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $150M contract, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations says standout pass rusher Josh Allen has signed a five-year contract that maxes out at $150 million and includes up to $88 million guaranteed.
Plenty of questions facing Jaguars as start of new league year approaches
Read full article: Plenty of questions facing Jaguars as start of new league year approachesThe reshaping of the Jaguars is beginning to take shape as the franchise stares down a significant offseason with dwindling resources to address those with.
Jaguars cut veteran defensive backs Darious Williams, Rayshawn Jenkins to create $16M+ in cap space
Read full article: Jaguars cut veteran defensive backs Darious Williams, Rayshawn Jenkins to create $16M+ in cap spaceThe Jacksonville Jaguars are cutting veteran cornerback Darious Williams to create $11.5 million in salary cap space.
‘Attacking and aggressive’: New coordinator Ryan Nielsen fills in the blanks on defense with Jaguars
Read full article: ‘Attacking and aggressive’: New coordinator Ryan Nielsen fills in the blanks on defense with JaguarsRyan Nielsen met with the media for the first time since he was hired on Thursday, and filled in the blanks on what his defense will look like in Jacksonville.
Steelers' Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: 'They should get fined'
Read full article: Steelers' Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: 'They should get fined'Steelers wide reciever Diontae Johnson called for the referees to be fined following Pittsburgh’s 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, a defeat in which quarterback Kenny Pickett left with a rib injury following a big hit.
Help on the way: Jags getting LT Cam Robinson back from 4-game suspension for performance-enhancers
Read full article: Help on the way: Jags getting LT Cam Robinson back from 4-game suspension for performance-enhancersThe Jacksonville Jaguars have help on the way for their stalled ground game and short-yardage woes.
Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in London
Read full article: Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in LondonCalvin Ridley caught a touchdown pass against his old team and Darious Williams returned an interception for a 61-yard score and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 at Wembley Stadium.
Darious Williams has big goals for now and in the future
Read full article: Darious Williams has big goals for now and in the futureDarious Williams knows the ups and downs of the franchise better than most players on the team. Williams grew up in Jacksonville and played high school football at Creekside. Now, he is going into his second year with the Jaguars.
Inspired by Lawrence’s recent outing, this Jaguars bouquet features teal, black — and waffles
Read full article: Inspired by Lawrence’s recent outing, this Jaguars bouquet features teal, black — and wafflesA Jacksonville flower shop is using the Jaguars — and a recent celebratory outing to a Waffle House — as the inspiration for their latest centerpiece.
Jaguars lean on postseason experience of veterans for playoff guidance
Read full article: Jaguars lean on postseason experience of veterans for playoff guidanceSure, Doug Pederson has been there, done that, but there isn’t a glut of playoff experience on Jacksonville (9-8) as it prepares to host the Chargers (10-7) on Saturday night at 8:15.
McVay: LA Rams are starting over in quest for repeat crown
Read full article: McVay: LA Rams are starting over in quest for repeat crownThe Los Angeles Rams threw the last of their lavish offseason parties so they could hand out their massive Super Bowl championship rings to their current and former players.
Jaguars free agency tracker: Grading the 7 free agent signings
Read full article: Jaguars free agency tracker: Grading the 7 free agent signingsThe Jaguars have said they want to be “aggressive” in this year’s market and delivered just that this week, signing seven big-ticket items that will bolster a team coming off a 3-14 season.
Stafford, Rams beat Seahawks 26-17; Wilson injures finger
Read full article: Stafford, Rams beat Seahawks 26-17; Wilson injures fingerMatthew Stafford threw for 365 yards and a touchdown and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-17 on Thursday night in a game Russell Wilson left in the second half with a finger injury on his throwing hand.
Bold City Showcase: Ribault and Creekside know their showdown was worth the wait
Read full article: Bold City Showcase: Ribault and Creekside know their showdown was worth the waitWith their game back on this year — Creekside faces Ribault in the second of three games in the W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. Bold City Showcase at Bolles — it was quite the relief.
Aaron Jones staying with Packers on 4-year, $48 million deal
Read full article: Aaron Jones staying with Packers on 4-year, $48 million dealThe Pro Bowl running back, Jones has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers and wont be exploring free agency. Drew Rosenhaus, Jones agent, confirmed that his client had agreed on a four-year deal worth $48 million that includes a $13 million signing bonus. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers and won’t be exploring free agency. Drew Rosenhaus, Jones’ agent, confirmed that his client had agreed on a four-year deal worth $48 million that includes a $13 million signing bonus. “We anticipated bigger offers in free agency, but Aaron wanted to stay with the Packers,” Rosenhaus said via email.
Top cornerbacks standing out on NFL's Super Bowl hopefuls
Read full article: Top cornerbacks standing out on NFL's Super Bowl hopefulsNearly every team still vying for the Super Bowl has an elite cornerback often capable of shutting down an opponent's top receiver all by himself. The NFC playoff bracket has three of the conference's four Pro Bowl cornerbacks: Green Bay's Jaire Alexander, Los Angeles' Jalen Ramsey and New Orleans' Marshon Lattimore. Staley's scheme has employed Ramsey in multiple roles throughout the season, and his job often changes from play to play. Oddly enough, the remaining playoff team perceived to have the least dominant cornerbacks is defending champion Kansas City, the favorite to make it back to the Super Bowl. “Some of the best cornerbacks happen to play on the best teams, that’s all I can say,” Bills safety Micah Hyde said.
Browns advance, Brees to meet Brady, Lama Jackson a winner
Read full article: Browns advance, Brees to meet Brady, Lama Jackson a winnerThe Browns not only snapped a 17-game skid at Heinz Field, they manhandled the mistake-prone archrival Steelers 48-37 Sunday night. After two postseason flops, Jackson was his usual dynamic and decisive self in leading the Ravens to a 20-13 wild-card victory at Tennessee. Browns 48, Steelers 37In their first playoff road victory since 1969, the Browns (12-5) overcame all sorts of problems and history. Baker Mayfield threw for three touchdowns and the Browns got their first playoff win in 26 years. While leading his new team, the Buccaneers (12-5), to their first playoff win since Tampa Bay won the 2002 championship, Brady extended his record for playoff victories to 31.
Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20
Read full article: Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20They watched less than two weeks ago as the Seattle Seahawks loudly celebrated a division title the Rams felt they gave away. No team was better at limiting yards or points than the Rams (11-6) and they continued to torment Wilson and the Seahawks (12-5). The victory sent the Rams into next week’s divisional playoff round, likely at top-seeded Green Bay unless Chicago upsets New Orleans. His heart, his passion for the game is special,” Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth said. Seahawks: will head into an offseason filled with questions after winning the division but experiencing another early playoff exit.
Brady and Bucs, plus Bills and Rams win NFL wild-card games
Read full article: Brady and Bucs, plus Bills and Rams win NFL wild-card gamesThe first tripleheader of NFL wild-card games saw Tom Brady extend his postseason record for victories to 31 with a 31-23 win for Tampa Bay at Washington on Saturday. After a quarter-century, the Bills got one of those triumphs that Brady collects — and they even figured out how to stop a Hail Mary. The previous playoff win was over Miami on Dec. 30, 1995. And it came in the Bills’ first home playoff game in 24 years, with a limited number of fans in attendance (6,700) for the first time this season. The Ravens averaged an NFL-best 191.9 yards rushing per game and their 3,071 yards rushing were third highest in NFL history.
The Latest: Rams surge to 30-13 lead over Seahawks in fourth
Read full article: The Latest: Rams surge to 30-13 lead over Seahawks in fourthThe Los Angeles Rams are leading the Seattle Seahawks 23-13 early in the fourth quarter. The Los Angeles Rams have taken a 20-10 halftime lead over the Seahawks in their wild card game at Seattle. Metcalf to cut the Los Angles Rams' lead to 13-10 in the second quarter of their wild card game. The Buffalo Bills are taking a 17-10 lead over Indianapolis into the fourth quarter at Buffalo. Washington won the middling NFC East despite a 7-9 record to earn a home wild card game.
Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16
Read full article: Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16Garoppolo threw three TD passes in the first half and Jason Verrett’s first interception in more than four years helped preserve the lead, giving the 49ers a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. This week got us back on track.”San Francisco’s defense stepped up with some key stops in the second half. Verrett's interception was part of a rough day overall for Jared Goff, who also missed an open Kupp on a deep ball earlier in the second half. Garoppolo found Kittle on a one-on-one matchup with Darious Williams on a fourth-and-2 play that turned into a 44-yard TD. INJURY REPORT49ers: RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) S Jaquiski Tartt (groin) and C Ben Garland (calf) all left in the second half and didn't return.
Rams hold off Giants 17-9; Ramsey, Tate fight after game
Read full article: Rams hold off Giants 17-9; Ramsey, Tate fight after gameJared Goff hit Cooper Kupp for a 55-yard touchdown with 6:56 to play, and the Rams grinded out a 17-9 victory over New York on Sunday before the wild fight between Ramsey and Tate. Los Angeles managed 240 total yards and went nearly 45 minutes between its two touchdowns, but it was enough. Williams said he recognized the Giants' play call from earlier in the game, allowing him to anticipate the throw. Graham Gano kicked three field goals in the Giants’ first game in the Los Angeles area since 1994. Los Angeles had racked up at least 400 total yards in each of its first three games.
Bills rally to beat Rams 35-32 after blowing 25-point lead
Read full article: Bills rally to beat Rams 35-32 after blowing 25-point lead(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Josh Allen might get the credit for saving the Buffalo Bills from a monumental second-half meltdown. “Yeah, probably just got too relaxed and that’s on me,” said Allen, whose five-touchdown outing (including one rushing) was clouded by two turnovers that led to Rams TDs. Jared Goff led the Rams to score on four consecutive drives, and LA took the lead on Darell Henderson’s 1-yard run with 4:30 remaining. Aaron Donald had two sacks and also forced an Allen fumble, which he recovered at the Bills 37. Bills: Make the first of three West Coast trips, playing at the Las Vegas Raiders next Sunday.
How are area players faring in the NFL this season? Take a look
Read full article: How are area players faring in the NFL this season? Take a lookWe take a look at how players on NFL 53-man rosters are doing this season. (Position, Player, Local tie, NFL team)RB Mike Boone, Baker County, Minnesota: No offensive stats thus far, but has 2 tackles on special teams. DB Justin Coleman, Brunswick, Detroit: Played in Week 1 loss to Bears and had a pass defended. DL Timmy Jernigan, Columbia, Jacksonville: Has 2 tackles this season, both against the Titans in Week 2. S Tracy Walker, Brunswick, Detroit: Has 11 tackles in 2 games, 2 tackles for loss and 3 passes defended.
Goff tosses 3 TD passes to Higbee, Rams beat Eagles 37-19
Read full article: Goff tosses 3 TD passes to Higbee, Rams beat Eagles 37-19Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson, right, catches a pass against Los Angeles Rams' Troy Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)PHILADELPHIA – Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes to Tyler Higbee and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Philadelphia Eagles 37-19 on Sunday. Goff completed his first 13 passes, including a pair of TDs to Higbee, and the Rams jumped to a 21-3 lead minutes into the second quarter. After the Eagles (0-2) pulled within one score, Goff’s 28-yard TD pass to Higbee in the fourth iced it for Los Angeles (2-0). The Rams took a 7-0 lead on Goff’s 4-yard TD pass to Higbee after Miles Sanders’ fumble on the third play gave them the ball at the Eagles 41.