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Jacksonville dumps wide receiver Torry Holt, two others

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February 12

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"The Jacksonville Jaguars are cleaning house. Apparently not happy going 7-9 in 2009, the Jaguars have released wide receiver Torry Holt, offensive tackle Tra Thomas and defensive tackle Rob Meier, according to ESPN.com. The biggest name of the bunch, Holt signed with Jacksonville before the start of the 2009 regular season. In 15 games he caught just 51 passes for 722 yards with no touchdowns. Thomas, a 12-year veteran out of Florida State, spent the first 11 seasons of his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles before joining the Jaguars prior to the 2009 season. He started eight games last season. Meier, a nine-year veteran out of Washington State, was drafted by the Jaguars back in ..."

Bears unlikely to pursue Torry Holt

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February 12

Chicago Tribune

"As Mike Martz continues to familiarize himself with the Bears' offensive personnel, one player with whom he needs no introduction became available Thursday when the Jaguars released wide receiver Torry Holt. Holt's name came up last offseason when he left the Rams and the Bears were discussing ways to improve at the position, a discussion that touched all the bases, including Plaxico Burress. The Bears passed on Holt then, and unless Martz makes an impassioned case for the former star in the Greatest Show on Turf, it's expected they will pass again. The Bears decided to go with what they had at wide receiver in 2009 and it turned out to be the position that showed the most promise on ..."

Jaguars release Torry Holt; good fit for Bears?

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February 12

Chicago Tribune

"Let the Torry-Holt-to-the-Bears talk resume again: As expected, the Jacksonville Jaguars released the veteran wide receiver Thursday. It was a popular topic last year after Holt left the St. Louis Rams, where he spent the first 10 years of his career, and it's sure to gain even more momentum with Mike Martz in place as the Bears' new offensive coordinator. Holt became a star in "The Greatest Show on Turf" under Martz and his career numbers look worthy of the Hall of Fame: 920 receptions, 13,382 yards, 74 touchdowns. Photo: Torry Holt had 51 catches and no TDs for the Jaguars in 2009. (Sam Greenwood/AP) But Holt, who will turn 34 in June, was only the third-leading receiver for the Jaguars. ..."

Jaguars cut three players, including WR Torry Holt

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February 12

Jacksonville Times-Union

"The Jaguars this afternoon officially released receiver Torry Holt, defensive tackle Rob Meier and offensive tackle Tra Thomas. "After completing our postseason roster evaluation, we've made the decision in the best interest of the organization to release three veteran players with tremendous playing history in the league,'' said Jaguars general manager Gene Smith. "All three players have played 10 or more years in the NFL and have a made a positive impact on the Jaguars' organization. These decisions certainly weren't easy ones, as Torry, Tra and Rob have (made) over 350 starts between them, and they still have the ability to contribute for other teams in the league.'' Out of respect for ..."

Jaguars' roster moves on hold

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February 9

Jacksonville Times-Union

"The Jaguars stood pat regarding roster moves Monday despite it being the first day of the new league year, which meant that teams could officially begin releasing players. But that doesn't mean roster trimming isn't on the horizon. The Times-Union reported last week that the organization recently informed receiver Torry Holt and offensive tackle Tra Thomas of its plans to waive the veteran free agents, who were signed last year. The team didn't make the moves official on Monday, but it's expected the Jags will sever ties with the duo sometime this week. Out of respect for Holt and Thomas, the organization gave them advance notice of its plans to allow additional time for both players to ..."

Tra Thomas, Torry Holt will be released by Jaguars

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February 6

Jacksonville Times-Union

"Wide receiver Torry Holt and offensive tackle Tra Thomas, two veteran free agents who were signed last year, won't be returning to the Jaguars next season. The Jaguars can't make the moves official until next week because players can't be waived before Monday, but the players were given advance notice because they both hope to continue their careers, and the Jaguars want to give them time to find new teams. Holt, 33, was the Jaguars' third-leading receiver with 51 catches for 722 yards this season."

Jaguars' veterans know what's at stake

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December 11

Jacksonville Times-Union

"Wide receiver Torry Holt, who has played in two Super Bowls, is no stranger to the kind of big game the Jaguars will play Sunday. "It's win-or-go-home, the NBA slogan, that's where we are right now," Holt said of Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. If the 7-5 Jaguars win, they can earn a playoff berth if they beat Cleveland in the finale, as long as the Jets and Ravens don't run the table. By contrast, if the 6-6 Dolphins are able to win Sunday, they can eliminate the Jaguars by winning their last three games. "They control their own destiny just like we do. This is a playoff game for both teams. It'll be entertaining for the fans. I think it's good for the league," Holt said. Holt ..."

Things are looking up for the Jaguars

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November 23

Jacksonville Times-Union

"David Garrard's career — headed into Sunday — included just three come-from-behind wins in more than seven seasons as an NFL quarterback. But against Buffalo, Garrard engineered his second comeback in as many weeks to lead the Jaguars to an 18-15 victory and their first three-game winning streak in nearly two years. The Jags (6-4) are now tied for the lead for the AFC wildcard and own the best conference record (5-2) among the teams in wildcard contention. "Everybody knows that any given play we can make it happen. We've done it in the past," Garrard said. "Guys understand that we get into [a] situation [of playing from behind late in the game] that it's not a loss. It's an opportunity to ..."

Torry Holt: Always ready for a reception

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October 18

Jacksonville Times-Union

"In his first summer job while in high school, Torry Holt would bend down, snap tobacco leaves off stems, and pack them under his arms for hours under the hot North Carolina sun. By the time his 7 a.m.-noon shift ended in the tobacco fields, Holt's hands and arms would be coated in sticky sap. Wash all he wanted to, that tobacco stick-'em wasn't going anywhere for Holt, who in 10-plus seasons has been one of the NFL's most sure-handed receivers. Heading into today's game against the St. Louis Rams - the team that drafted him in 1999 - Holt's sticky fingers have allowed him to catch at least one pass in 158 consecutive games. The streak ranks as the second longest (behind Pittsburgh's Hines ..."

Key matchup: Bartell vs. Holt

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October 18

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Jaguars WR Torry Holt doesn't have the deep speed he once possessed, but remains a savvy veteran who knows how to get open. After facing Holt for four seasons on the practice field in St. Louis, Rams CB Ron Bartell squares off against his old teammate for the first time in a game. "It's exciting to go against a friend, a guy who taught me a lot," Bartell said. "Somebody I look up to. He's like a big brother. I've been sending him texts all week while I've been watching film. ... He's still a quality player in this league. He's still running great routes.""

Jaguars provide change of scenery for WR Holt

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September 11

Indianapolis Star

"Torry Holt's numbers took a significantlast year, then the wide receiver asked for his release, got it and changed addresses to Jacksonville. Entering his Jaguars debut Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, the burning question is how much does the 11th-year pro, at age 33, have left for a team that gave him a three-year, $20 million contract? He averaged 89 catches for 1,313 yards and eight touchdowns in nine seasons. Then last year, he caught 64 passes for 796 yards and a career-low three scores. Basically, he was good, but not great. And for two games, he didn't even start. Granted, the Rams were a lousy 2-14 and rebuilding with a new coaching staff. But the Jaguars have been searching for an ..."