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Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe make the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Read full article: Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe make the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe have been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years following offseason rule changes meant to make it harder to get inducted.

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Wait for Pro Football Hall of Fame continues for Fred Taylor

Read full article: Wait for Pro Football Hall of Fame continues for Fred Taylor

Fred Taylor’s wait for the Pro Football Hall of Fame continues.

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Four Cents: Fred Taylor’s gold jacket is long overdue

Read full article: Four Cents: Fred Taylor’s gold jacket is long overdue

Doug Pederson became the first Jaguars head coach to sweep the Titans twice, but let's talk about something more important than that. Let’s talk about Fred Taylor. For the second straight year, he is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall committee has made Taylor wait long enough. They need to put him in the Hall of Fame.

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He’s back! Fred Taylor one of 15 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Read full article: He’s back! Fred Taylor one of 15 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Jaguars star running back Fred Taylor has made the cut as a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist again.

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Eli Manning and Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Read full article: Eli Manning and Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and prolific tight end Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

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Fred Taylor makes semifinalist list of Pro Football Hall of Fame for 6th time

Read full article: Fred Taylor makes semifinalist list of Pro Football Hall of Fame for 6th time

Former Jaguars running back Fred Taylor is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the sixth time, stating his case once again for enshrinement.

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Tom Coughlin worked in a trailer when he got to Jacksonville. Now he will join other greats in the Pride of the Jaguars

Read full article: Tom Coughlin worked in a trailer when he got to Jacksonville. Now he will join other greats in the Pride of the Jaguars

On Sunday, Coughlin will take his place in the Pride of the Jaguars as the seventh member, a ring reserved for the best of the best of the franchise.

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Could this be the year? Ex-Jags RB Fred Taylor on Pro Football HOF candidate list

Read full article: Could this be the year? Ex-Jags RB Fred Taylor on Pro Football HOF candidate list

Fred Taylor will get to pick up his Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacy again.

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Easy choices for filling out a Jaguars Mount Rushmore: Boselli, Fred, Jimmy and then who?

Read full article: Easy choices for filling out a Jaguars Mount Rushmore: Boselli, Fred, Jimmy and then who?

The Jaguars posed a question on social media last week about who would be on a Jacksonville Mount Rushmore. News4JAX gave it a shot.

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Hits, headliners and a hall of famer: The five best draft classes in Jaguars history

Read full article: Hits, headliners and a hall of famer: The five best draft classes in Jaguars history

With the draft starting on Thursday night, News4JAX looks at the five best draft classes in the franchise’s 29 years of making selections.

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JDR: Soccer group considers Regency Square Mall for new stadium; Costco proposes adding gas station at Town Center

Read full article: JDR: Soccer group considers Regency Square Mall for new stadium; Costco proposes adding gas station at Town Center

The ownership group working to bring professional soccer to Jacksonville is considering the closed Sears site at the Regency Square Mall for development of a new stadium facility, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.

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‘We’ll be back next time around’: Pro Football Hall of Fame wait continues for Fred Taylor

Read full article: ‘We’ll be back next time around’: Pro Football Hall of Fame wait continues for Fred Taylor

Fred Taylor missed out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night, pushing his candidacy into 2025 as he looks to become just the second player in Jaguars history to reach Canton.

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Finally! Former Jaguars star Fred Taylor a finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Read full article: Finally! Former Jaguars star Fred Taylor a finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Fred Taylor is finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Finally!

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Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates headline 15 player finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Read full article: Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates headline 15 player finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

First-time candidates Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates joined nine returning finalists who advanced to the final stage of voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024.

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JAX USL soccer franchise unveils new logo, announces club name: Sporting Club Jacksonville

Read full article: JAX USL soccer franchise unveils new logo, announces club name: Sporting Club Jacksonville

The JAX USL soccer franchise is making a major announcement this afternoon.

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Legendary Jaguars player Fred Taylor joins Tim Tebow on pro soccer ownership team

Read full article: Legendary Jaguars player Fred Taylor joins Tim Tebow on pro soccer ownership team

Another well-known Jacksonville sports figure will be part of the group bringing USL professional soccer to Northeast Florida in the coming years.

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Is this the year? Fred Taylor named Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist for 5th time

Read full article: Is this the year? Fred Taylor named Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist for 5th time

Fred Taylor is on the short list for the Pro Football Hall of Fame again.

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Pick 7: Ranking the Jaguars’ all-time playoff wins

Read full article: Pick 7: Ranking the Jaguars’ all-time playoff wins

The Jaguars have won seven playoff games in franchise history. They are all great. Let's rank them.

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Tony’s in, but who could be the next Jaguars selection in the Hall of Fame?

Read full article: Tony’s in, but who could be the next Jaguars selection in the Hall of Fame?

It took 26 years for the Jaguars to get a player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But who will be next?

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AP source: Jaguars hiring Doug Pederson as next head coach

Read full article: AP source: Jaguars hiring Doug Pederson as next head coach

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring Doug Pederson as their head coach.

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Angry Tomlin initiates changes in Steelers' 36-28 loss

Read full article: Angry Tomlin initiates changes in Steelers' 36-28 loss

Never mind the comeback the Pittsburgh Steelers made in the second half.

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Boselli, Taylor listed as Hall of Fame semifinalists again

Read full article: Boselli, Taylor listed as Hall of Fame semifinalists again

Jaguars' greats Tony Boselli and Fred Taylor are Pro Football Hall of Fame semi-finalists again this year. It's the seventh straight year for Boselli. It's the third time for Taylor.

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Back again: Boselli, Butler, Smith, Taylor among HOF nominees

Read full article: Back again: Boselli, Butler, Smith, Taylor among HOF nominees

Former Jaguars icons Tony Boselli, Fred Taylor and Jimmy Smith, along with Lee High and Florida State product LeRoy Butler, are among the 122 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Tom Coughlin Jay Fund continues their work after weathering storm during pandemic

Read full article: Tom Coughlin Jay Fund continues their work after weathering storm during pandemic

It’s undergone a lot of changes of the years, none more than last year, but the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund keeps delivering on its mission to help families of children undergoing cancer treatment.

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Chomp: Plans to pack The Swamp, talk of Trask going in 1st round

Read full article: Chomp: Plans to pack The Swamp, talk of Trask going in 1st round

Greetings, Gators fans!

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Boselli and Butler named Pro Football HOF finalists again

Read full article: Boselli and Butler named Pro Football HOF finalists again

Former Packers safety LeRoy Butler, left, and former Jaguars offensive tackle Tony Boselli were named NFL hall of fame finalists. (AP photos)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler are Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists again, while the wait continues for Fred Taylor. Butler, a former Packers safety who was largely credited for starting the famed Lambeau Leap, was named a finalist for the second straight year. Boselli was a Pro Bowl selection from 1996-2000 before injuries ended his career. He had 721 tackles and was inducted into the Packers hall of fame in 2007.

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Soaring Ravens can’t afford letdown against lowly Jaguars

Read full article: Soaring Ravens can’t afford letdown against lowly Jaguars

The Ravens would love to savor the memory of Lamar Jackson coming off the bench to throw a pivotal fourth-down touchdown pass before setting up Justin Tucker for a 55-yard winning field goal. So if the Ravens experience a letdown Sunday against the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars (1-12), then Jackson's heroics in that epic 47-42 win over the Browns could turn out to be meaningless. “These are professional players, and they understand that to make the last win matter, you have to win the next one," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “I don’t know if it’s hitting their stride or just really executing on a real high level, both in the run game and in the pass game," coach Doug Marrone said of Baltimore. Rookie Jake Luton started three games while Minshew was out with a thumb injury and Mike Glennon started the following three games.

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What Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor and Tony Boselli are saying about their Hall of Fame chances

Read full article: What Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor and Tony Boselli are saying about their Hall of Fame chances

This year there are 130 players on the list, including Tony Boselli, who has been a finalist for the last three years as well as former Jaguars Jimmy Smith and Fred Taylor. But he has never been selected as one of the 25 finalists for the Hall of Fame. Then the Hall of Fame committee will choose the five individuals who will be inducted in the class of 2021. And every eligible player ahead of Taylor on the all-time rushing list is in the Hall of Fame. Boselli said in a text to News4Jax:“It’s always an honor to be nominated for the Hall of Fame.

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Three former Jaguars nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Read full article: Three former Jaguars nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three Jaguars and one Jacksonville native are nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021. Boselli, the first draft pick in Jaguars history, and Butler were Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists last year. He was a Pro Bowl selection from 1996-2000 before injuries ended his career. He was a Pro Bowl selection following the 2007 season. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection.

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Fred Taylor on All-25 ranking: 'What a joke'

Read full article: Fred Taylor on All-25 ranking: 'What a joke'

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fred Taylor had a pointed message for those who questioned his place in Jaguars history. Taylor teed off the voting panel on Twitter, reminding those in a not-so-subtle way what he thought of the spot. More on the Jaguars All-25 presented by Sharpie:https://t.co/RZvcgZFt80 pic.twitter.com/ukvVLnjvrr #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) July 31, 2019Rounding out the top five on the All-25: receiver Jimmy Smith, running back Maurice Jones-Drew and quarterback Mark Brunell. Taylor rushed for 11,695 yards and 66 touchdowns in his career, his yardage total ranking 17th in NFL history. His total in Jacksonville alone ranks 21st in NFL history, right in front of O.J.

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Who wore it best? Top Jaguars to don No.26-No. 50

Read full article: Who wore it best? Top Jaguars to don No.26-No. 50

Fred Taylor -- This was one of the easiest decisions on the entire list. Taylor is one of five members in the Pride of the Jaguars. Spent 11 seasons in Jacksonville and is easily the best running back in franchise history. Taylor has also been in the conversation about being elected into the hall of fame. Had 13,632 total yards, 70 TDs in Jacksonville.

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