Jacksonville Jaguars Rumors & News

Detroit Free Press "The Shoelace is loose. Well, loosely tied. That was the compromise former Michigan Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson made with his trademark untied shoes at his rookie NFL minicamp with Jacksonville. “Coach told me to knot it up, so I knotted it up, but loose,” he told..." June 18

CBSSports.com "The NFL might not be that far away from having its first full-time female official on the field. And when -- not if -- it happens, look to 2014 as the year and look to Sarah Thomas as the zebra breaking ground. Thomas, 39, became the first female to ever officiate an NCAA football game in 2007..." June 17

Fox Sports Florida "Griping about the play of their quarterbacks has become almost as common among fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars as griping about the heat and humidity this time of year. All it took Thursday was the sight of Blaine Gabbert throwing the ball out of bounds while rolling out to his right to get..." June 15

Pro Football Talk "It seems as though every coach in the NFL will preach the importance of competition and that the best player will play regardless of outside factors such as a contract or draft status. In reality, this is rarely the case. When it comes to the quarterback position, it seems to be even less..." June 13

ESPN.com "The Jacksonville Jaguars have no clear No. 1 quarterback, though I still believe Blaine Gabbert’s going to wind up their best option at the start. Mike Kafka didn’t work in team drills Wednesday, his first session with the Jaguars since they claimed him off waivers from New England after the..." June 13

New York Daily News "When the NFL invades Broadway this winter, the term “Great White Way” will take on a whole new meaning. The Daily News exclusively obtained details and artist renderings of some of the major plans the NFL has for “Super Bowl Boulevard” — a football-themed extravaganza between 34th and 44th..." June 11

Jacksonville Times-Union "The Jaguars’ seemingly endless offseason — starting Dec. 31 when owner Shad Khan began his franchise-wide facelift and continued through coach Gus Bradley’s hiring, free agency, the draft and 13 on-field workouts — concludes this week with the team’s mandatory, three-day minicamp. On the..." June 10

Jacksonville Times-Union "An estimated 60 percent to 70 percent of the Jaguars’ new defense has been introduced to the players this offseason. “We’re just trying to get the base fundamentals down,” defensive line coach Todd Wash said. “We haven’t put a lot of the big-time pressures in yet.” Just as the new coaching..." June 09

Jacksonville Times-Union "Jaguars defensive line coach Todd Wash likes to talk about all the things that free agent defensive tackle Roy Miller can bring to their defense. Wash, who coached Miller for his first two years in the league, in Tampa Bay, said of his thoughts when Miller hit the free agent market, “He’s such a..." June 08

Fox Sports Florida "While Maurice Jones-Drew might have been out of sight this week during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ organized team activities, he was never far from Justin Forsett’s mind. A determining factor in why Forsett, who rushed for 374 yards last season in a backup role with the Houston Texans, chose to..." June 07

Fox Sports Florida "Dwayne Gratz and the Jacksonville Jaguars appear to be made for each other. The Jaguars have tended to be overlooked, sometimes in their own backyard, and thus will approach the 2013 season with a chip on their shoulder that's more like a boulder. That description applies equally to Gratz, the..." June 07

Jacksonville Times-Union "Bradley likes to let players know he’s watching Jaguars coach Gus Bradley likes to keep his practices challenging. He said Wednesday the coaches like to target players in practice and see how they react. “We’ll say, let’s go after [cornerback] Alan Ball, let’s go after [cornerback]..." June 06

Baltimore Sun "The Ravens have signed veteran free agent linebacker Daryl Smith to a one-year contract, a transaction intended to bolster depth at inside linebacker. Although terms weren't immediately available, sources told The Baltimore Sun this wasn't an expensive investment. The Ravens cut oft-injured..." June 06

NFL.com "With both London games already sold out this season, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has visions of expanding the league's overseas schedule in the future. Speaking at a New York University conference Tuesday, Goodell revealed that the NFL is planning to add a third London game each year. In..." June 05

Jacksonville Times-Union "The investigation into Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew’s suspected role in a recent altercation at the Conch House in St. Augustine will be wrapping up in the next few days. St. Augustine Police spokesman Mark Samson said the department is trying to schedule an interview..." June 05

Baltimore Sun "Veteran free agent linebacker Daryl Smith is firmly on the Ravens' radar with dialogue ongoing between the Super Bowl champions and the former Jacksonville Jaguars starter, according to sources. Although no deal has been reached yet, sources say the Ravens are interested in possibly signing him..." June 05

New York Post "Remember Brian Bosworth, otherwise known as “The Boz’’ during his wild and crazy days starring at linebacker at Oklahoma? His nephew, former Jaguars linebacker Kyle Bosworth, signed a contract with the Giants yesterday. The Giants also signed Chase Clement, an undrafted tight end from LSU. Both..." May 30

Jacksonville Times-Union "Although Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has yet to be charged stemming from an incident at the Conch House Restaurant Sunday night, the attorney for the security officer who told police Jones-Drew punched him has spoken out. In a press release emailed to the Times-Union on Thursday,..." May 30

CBSSports.com "Despite a previous TMZ report, Maurice Jones-Drew has not been charged with battery in an incident that took place over the Memorial Day weekend and involved the Jaguars running back allegedly punching a security guard. Jones-Drew's agent, Adisa Bakari, told the Florida Time-Union's Ryan..." May 29

TMZ.com "Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has been charged with battery after allegedly KO'ing a security guard at the Conch House in St. Augustine, FL ... TMZ has learned. According to the police report obtained by TMZ, MJD is accused of striking the security guard with a closed..." May 28

NFL.com "The NFL Draft is moving two weeks later than usual, at least for 2014. The league announced Tuesday that the 2014 NFL Draft will be held at Radio City Music Hall on May 8 to 10. The league also was considering moving the draft to May 15 to 17 because of scheduling issues at Radio City Music..." May 28

Jacksonville Times-Union "With Mike Harris and Chris Prosinski each day in the EverBank Field meeting room that is home to the Jaguars’ defensive backs are a whopping 11 new teammates. Slowly, everybody is getting to learn each other’s names. “We’re getting there,” Prosinski said. “But it’s a fun room. You’ve got some..." May 26

USA Today "You can't blame Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, or his hand-picked brain trust, for all that has gone wrong with the feeble NFL franchise in recent years. Khan didn't buy the team until late 2011. But Khan, general manager David Caldwell and coach Gus Bradley are in charge now,..." May 26

Boston Herald "Former Patriots defensive tackle Kyle Love took a shot at the organization after his first practice with the Jaguars. When the Pats released Love on May 15, his agent, Richard Kopelman, told the Herald it was due to Love’s recent Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and his unwillingness to forfeit his..." May 25

Jacksonville Times-Union "With a young team facing another transition period, Jacksonville general manager Dave Caldwell and his front office staff are looking to add high-character players to the team’s locker room. Florida State football coach Jimbo Fisher believes the Jaguars found one in fullback Lonnie Pryor. Pryor,..." May 25

Jacksonville Times-Union "Jeremy Mincey and Andre Branch are two Jaguars defensive ends at different stages of their careers. Mincey is a 29-year-old, six-year veteran who was originally drafted in the sixth round by New England in 2006. Branch is a 23-year-old, second-year player drafted by the Jaguars last..." May 24

New York Post "His next fact could read: Chuck Norris is so influential he got Tim Tebow a job in the NFL. That’s exactly what the tough guy/actor is hoping. In an article he wrote for conservative Web site Newsbusters, Norris lauded the play of the beleaguered quarterback and pushed for the Jaguars to sign..." May 24

Jacksonville Times-Union "The Jaguars had a busy day Wednesday involving seventh-round draft picks. They signed wide receiver Jeremy Ebert, a seventh-round pick of the New England Patriots last year; cut defensive tackle Jeris Pendleton, their seventh-round pick last year; and signed one of their seventh-round picks..." May 23

Jacksonville Times-Union "The Jaguars have both of their seventh round picks signed after signing cornerback Demetrius McCray Wedesday. They signed their other seventh round pick, cornerback Jeremy Harris, on Monday. Signing draft picks is almost a formality under the terms of the CBA. Seventh-rounders get four year..." May 23

ESPN.com "Cutting two games off the preseason -- either by expanding the playoffs or moving to an 18-game schedule -- is still being discussed, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL's spring owners meetings in Boston. He said all "[options] are on the table." "As I have said before, I..." May 23

Akron Beacon Journal "Jimmy Haslam, whose purchase of the Browns was unanimously approved in October, apologized to fellow NFL owners for the negative attention an ongoing federal investigation targeting his family business, Pilot Flying J, has brought upon the league, Jarrett Bell of USA Today reported. Since the..." May 23

Jacksonville Times-Union "Justin Forsett’s mantra is Carpe Diem — seize the day. “In this league, opportunities are few and far between. You’ve got to take advantage when they’re there. It’s a blessing just to have an opportunity to go out and compete every day,’’ the veteran running back said. Signed as an..." May 22

NFL.com "The NFL draft provides football fans with a peek into the exhilaration that comes with entering the league. Far less publicized is a player's exit from the game, which carries its own emotional weight. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at the NFL Spring Meeting in Boston that he had met with..." May 22

Jacksonville Times-Union "Tim Tebow is a man without an NFL team, but Tebowmania is alive and well, especially in Jacksonville. Though no NFL team has shown interest in signing the former Nease High and University of Florida Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback since the New York Jets cut him late last month, he remains in..." May 19

Fox Sports Florida "Preparing to face Eagle's View Academy is worlds removed from studying film in preparation for, say, the Philadelphia Eagles. But the turnaround has happened so quickly to Mark Brunell that he has barely had time to process it. Less than 24 months after wrapping up a 17-year NFL playing..." May 18

Jacksonville Times-Union "The Jaguars parted with another veteran Thursday, releasing running back Montell Owens. Owens, who turned 29 earlier this month, made the Jaguars in 2006 as an undrafted free agent from Maine and played in 104 games. Along with Maurice Jones-Drew and Marcedes Lewis, Owens was the..." May 16

Jacksonville Times-Union "Jaguars coach Gus Bradley said Tuesday that Justin Blackmon’s past problems remain “in the back of my mind,’’ but he is willing to give the troubled wide receiver a fresh start. Although Bradley said he knows “some things have happened’’ in Blackmon’s past, he said, “I base it on my dealings..." May 15

Jacksonville Times-Union "The Education of Johnathan Cyprien will shift into overdrive this fall when he faces experienced quarterbacks and cagey receivers. But this week, months from the Jaguars’ regular season opener against Kansas City, Cyprien is getting a daily crash course. Defensive backs coach DeWayne Walker..." May 15

Jacksonville Times-Union "Quarterback Jordan Rodgers, signed by the Jaguars as a rookie free agent after not being drafted, will be sidelined until training camp after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia Tuesday, coach Gus Bradley said. Rodgers, the younger brother of Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers, suffered the injury..." May 15