Jaguars place franchise tag on TE Engram after career year
March 6, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Evan Engram will be back in Jacksonville for another season, probably longer if the Jaguars get their way.
The Jaguars placed the franchise tag on the veteran tight end Monday, guaranteeing him a one-year, $11.345 million contract in 2023.
Backup QB C.J. Beathard signs 2-year extension with Jaguars
February 24, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Backup quarterback C.J. Beathard signed a two-year contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday, keeping him from hitting free agency next month.
Beathard spent the last two seasons as Trevor Lawrence's backup.
Lawrence, Jags ready to run it back after late-season surge
January 23, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence signed jerseys, helmets and posters for teammates Monday before heading into the offseason.
Column: Lawrence and the Jags finally have things covered
January 20, 2023 GMTWe can’t give credit to the scattered and covered hash browns, because Trevor Lawrence didn’t place his order until he was done with one of the greatest comebacks in NFL playoff history.
Still, a late-night trip to Waffle House after an improbable victory is a striking metaphor of just how far the Jacksonville Jaguars have come from the Urban Chop House.
No Brady or Rodgers, no problem for NFL in divisional round
January 18, 2023 GMTFor the first time in 13 years, neither Tom Brady nor Aaron Rodgers reached the divisional round of the playoffs.
No problem. The NFL still has plenty of exciting football this weekend featuring Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott and many other stars.
Purdy, Lawrence, Jones have memorable NFL playoff debuts
January 18, 2023 GMTA trio of NFL playoff quarterback newcomers provided some memorable playoff moments.
Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence and Daniel Jones all won in their first career starts in the postseason with performances for the history books.
Saturday perfection: Lawrence’s 37-0 mark at stake vs Chiefs
January 17, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Doug Pederson turned away from the question, stopping just short of shaking his head in disappointment, and then tapped the lectern in front of him three times to mimic knocking on wood.
Herbert, Staley ponder what went wrong in collapse at Jags
January 15, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Justin Herbert sat in silence at his locker for roughly 15 minutes, staring into the distance. He had taken off his cleats but was still wearing most of his grass-stained uniform.
Lawrence rallies Jaguars from 27 down to beat Chargers 31-30
January 15, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence's confidence somehow never wavered. Not after the first interception. Or the second. Or the third. Or even the fourth.
The generational quarterback simply delivered a generational comeback.
Lawrence, Jags rally from 27 down, shock Chargers 31-30
January 15, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence followed four interceptions with four touchdown passes — one of the most improbable turnarounds in NFL postseason history — and rallied the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 31-30 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night.
Jags QB Lawrence makes playoff history with 4 1st-half picks
January 15, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence became the third quarterback in the Super Bowl era to throw four interceptions in the first half of a playoff game. Detroit's Gary Danielson and Denver's Craig Morton are the others.
Jags’ Lawrence, Chargers’ Herbert face off in playoff debuts
January 12, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence feels as if he’s been in the playoffs the past two months.
Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars were 3-7 and four games behind division-leading Tennessee in late November.
Jags find offensive chemistry with pass-catching newcomers
January 10, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Zay Jones has been in the NFL long enough to realize — and appreciate — the uniqueness of Jacksonville’s receiving group.
The Jaguars signed three pass catchers in free agency to help second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and each of them delivered a career season.
Jaguars welcome Titans for ‘all the marbles’ after 2-6 start
January 5, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson saw this coming. No, really.
Pederson first started telling his players they would have a chance to make the postseason in early November, after a five-game losing streak dropped them to 2-6 and left them four games behind the Titans in the loss column.
Jags rout Texans 31-3 to end 9-game skid vs. Houston
January 2, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — With so much on the line next week, it would have been easy for the Jacksonville Jaguars to overlook the lowly Houston Texans on Sunday.
It was clear from the start they were not looking ahead to their showdown with the Tennessee Titans for the AFC South crown.
Another week, another skid ends for streaking Jaguars
December 23, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have ended all sorts of skids this season, so it shouldn’t have been that surprising to see them stop a six-game road losing streak in prime-time games with a 19-3 victory at the New York Jets on Thursday night.
Wilson’s poor performance has Jets in quite a QB quandary
December 23, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The frustrated, rain-soaked New York Jets fans were flat-out tired.
Of getting drenched. Of being embarrassed. Of watching their quarterback fail snap after snap.
Lawrence, Jaguars continue playoff push, outclass Jets 19-3
December 23, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence was in a celebratory mood, decked out in an ugly Christmas sweater while acknowledging it wasn't exactly the prettiest performance he and his Jacksonville Jaguars have had during their playoff surge.
Jaguars, Jets kick off Week 16 still in the playoff chase
December 21, 2022 GMTTrevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars face Zach Wilson and the New York Jets in Week 16 for the second straight season.
Both teams have come a long way since the previous meeting.
This year, the Jaguars (6-8) and Jets (7-7) are in the middle of a playoff race in a jumbled AFC so there’s plenty at stake Thursday night.
Jets, Jaguars square off looking to keep playoff hopes alive
December 21, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Duane Brown saw no need to downplay what's ahead for the New York Jets.
Their playoff hopes have been seriously damaged by a three-game losing streak.
London eye-opener: Lawrence, Jags on rise after overseas low
December 20, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence boarded the eight-hour flight home, grabbed a seat near teammates, pulled out his tablet and pushed play.
He wasted no time painfully reliving every offensive snap from the Jaguars’ 21-17 loss to Denver at Wembley Stadium in London, an Oct.
Jaguars have AFC South in sight, for this season and beyond
December 19, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No matter what happens in the AFC South over the next three weeks, there’s little doubt the Jacksonville Jaguars are poised to be factors in the division — and maybe the conference — for years to come.
Cowboys star LB Parsons stokes Eagles rivalry a week early
December 16, 2022 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons didn't wait until next week to get people talking about the Philadelphia rivalry again.
Yeah, the young star knows the Cowboys face Jacksonville and Trevor Lawrence on Sunday before the Eagles and Jalen Hurts on Christmas Eve.
Lawrence throws 3 TDs, Jags end skid in beating Titans 36-22
December 11, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Visiting Music City has been nothing but misery and agony for the Jacksonville Jaguars for too many years.
On Sunday, the Jaguars made sure the Tennessee Titans felt that pain while keeping their AFC South hopes alive with four games remaining.
Jaguars QB Lawrence feels ‘good’ after returning to practice
December 9, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is listed as questionable to play at Tennessee despite returning to practice Friday.
Lawrence missed two days of practice because of a badly sprained big toe on his left foot, watching from the sideline as C.J.
Titans look to snap 2-game skid, extend streak over Jaguars
December 9, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE (4-8) at TENNESSEE (7-5)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Titans by 3 1/2.
Jaguars QB Lawrence plans to play despite sprained big toe
December 7, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence felt a sense of relief Wednesday that he was merely missing the first practice of his NFL career.
Lawrence said he “kind of dodged a bullet for sure on that hit," which left him with a painful big toe.
Goff’s 340 yards and 2 TDs help Lions rout Jaguars 40-14
December 4, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions were so dominant on offense that they didn't punt.
Detroit's defense was pretty good, too.
Jamaal Williams ran for his 14th touchdown early in the first quarter to help the Lions get off to a strong start and they did not slow down in a 40-14 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Jags’ Lawrence finally looks like generational quarterback
November 28, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence finally looks like the generational quarterback the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted with the No.
Uiaglelei returns to Notre Dame as starter for No. 5 Clemson
November 3, 2022 GMTSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — DJ Uiagalelei used his first start at Notre Dame to emerge as a future star.
His second trip could help him revive those hopes.
Two weeks after a third-quarter benching, Uiagalelei returns to the scene of a career-defining game when he leads No.
Falcons trade suspended WR Ridley to Jaguars in complex deal
November 1, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Suspended Atlanta receiver Calvin Ridley is getting a fresh start in Jacksonville, although it's unclear when he will be allowed to play again.
The Jaguars made a complex deal to land Ridley — and potentially give quarterback Trevor Lawrence a true No.
Clemson’s Comeback: Similarities abound for No. 5 Tigers
October 23, 2022 GMTCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The similarities to 2018 abound for No. 5 Clemson in its latest victory — and perhaps can lead the Tigers to the same championship chase.
Clemson had lost starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence to injury and called on little-used freshman Chase Brice to rescue the team against Syracuse with a fourth-quarter rally during their national title season.
Jaguars take huge step back after showing signs of progress
October 10, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars may have flushed four weeks of progress in four quarters against rival Houston.
Lackluster effort, boneheaded decisions, costly turnovers and dropped passes.
Jags’ Lawrence fails to respond from worst game, worst pick
October 9, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence came to Jacksonville as a generational quarterback prospect. He’s starting to look like another first-round mistake by the Jaguars.
One week after a five-turnover performance at Philadelphia, Lawrence delivered another stinker in a 13-6 loss to AFC South rival Houston.
Clemson’s DJ Uiagalelei answers doubters, leads No. 5 Tigers
October 4, 2022 GMTCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — DJ Uiagalelei looked so confident and smooth that crisp fall afternoon in 2020 in his first college start against Boston College.
Nearly two years later, with the fifth-ranked Tigers (5-0, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) heading to play the Eagles (2-3, 1-2) again on Saturday, Uiagalelei is just as poised — although these days he's armed with the experience of coming through difficult times on the field.
Chargers’ Herbert hopes to give it a go vs. Jags, Lawrence
September 23, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — There's plenty to like about a matchup between quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert.
Not only are they at the top of the list for the league's best hair, but both are the leaders of their respective franchises.
Vikings WR Jefferson set to show Eagles what they missed
September 15, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Still the offensive coordinator in Indianapolis, Nick Sirianni could not miss an opportunity to scout some of the loaded talent that littered the rosters of LSU and Clemson in the 2020 national championship game.
Uiagalelei leads No. 5 Clemson to 35-12 victory over Furman
September 11, 2022 GMTCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — DJ Uiagalelei looks more and more like the leader who can continue Clemson's championship legacy, than the one who struggled his first season as a starter a year ago.
Uiagalelei threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns and the fifth-ranked Tigers took a big, first-half lead to beat FCS opponent Furman 35-12 on Saturday.
Washington hosts Jaguars in first game known as Commanders
September 9, 2022 GMTJAGUARS (3-14) at COMMANDERS (7-10)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS
BETTING LINE: Commanders by 2½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook
Clemson QB Uiagalelei slimmer, mentally ready for season
August 31, 2022 GMTCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei was bulky, bothered by injuries, and beaten down last year by critics upset that the Tigers were out of the ACC and national championship picture.
Heralded 2021 QB class looks for more success in year 2
August 10, 2022 GMTSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The performance didn't come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.
With QBs going 1-2-3 for third time ever in the common draft era and five going off the board in the first round for the fourth time, expectations were high for Trevor Lawrence and Co.
Jaguars to play starters ‘a couple series’ against Browns
August 10, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Doug Pederson will play his starters a little in Jacksonville’s preseason game against Cleveland on Friday night.
The first-year Jaguars coach made the announcement Wednesday, saying quarterback Trevor Lawrence needs live repetitions with new receivers (Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, Evan Engram) and a rookie center (Luke Fortner).
Failures push Fields as he tries to take next step for Bears
July 28, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields showed up to training camp with his sights set squarely on his future and his mind on a notable failure.
The quarterback comes into his second season with the Chicago Bears hoping to convince a new general manager and coach that he is the right person to lead the NFL franchise for years to come.
Lawrence, Jaguars hope receivers’ Caribbean trip pays off
July 27, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence's first team-building excursion was relatively inexpensive and somewhat bold for a rookie quarterback who hadn't even been named Jacksonville's starter — inviting a few receivers to Clemson for workouts, nightlife and a boat trip.
Jags dealing with ‘another obstacle’ as fields get rebuilt
June 13, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s normal practice fields are a construction site. Heavy equipment. Dirt mounds. Scaffolding, steel beams and some concrete walls.
It’s where the Jaguars should be holding minicamp this week and training camp next month.
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft
April 29, 2022 GMTThe players chosen in the first round Thursday of the NFL draft:
1) Jaguars — Travon Walker, DE, 6-foot-5, 275 pounds, Georgia
Breakdown: Speed and athleticism for his size and build are prototypical and he could probably add some weight without losing much of what makes him special.
Jaguars trying to become 1st to nail back-to-back top picks
April 23, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke turned toward coach Doug Pederson, smiled widely and said, “I’m pretty confident this will be the last time that I’ll be making the first pick.”
Jaguars fielding no offers for top pick, narrow choice to 4
April 22, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are open to trading the No. 1 pick in next week’s NFL draft, something they never would have considered a year ago.
This time, though, there’s little, if any, interest.
Jags pick 1st again, but is this another slam dunk choice?
April 22, 2022 GMT1. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (3-14)
LAST SEASON: Urban Meyer’s much-ballyhooed leap to the NFL was a debacle, landing the Jaguars the No. 1 pick for the second straight year. The three-time national championship-winning coach at Florida and Ohio State didn’t know league rules, stars on other teams or seemingly how to effectively communicate with or properly lead his own players.
Jaguars could justify drafting offensive tackle at No. 1
April 20, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Coach Doug Pederson’s first step in rebuilding the woeful Jacksonville Jaguars is clear: Get immediate help for franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
It’s why Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke added four offensive starters in free agency.
Onetime Clemson QB Johnson transferring back to Tigers
January 17, 2022 GMTCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Onetime Clemson quarterback Hunter Johnson is returning to the Tigers, becoming coach Dabo Swinney's first player taken from the NCAA transfer portal.
Johnson had been with Northwestern the past four seasons.
Clemson and Iowa State meet for 1st time in Cheez-It Bowl
December 28, 2021 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cheez-It Bowl: Iowa State (7-5) against No. 19 Clemson (9-3), Dec. 29, 5:45 p.m. Eastern (ESPN).
Line: Iowa State by 1, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Wilson, Jets hold on to edge Lawrence, Jaguars 26-21
December 26, 2021 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson ran like no other Jets quarterback in franchise history, tossed a touchdown pass to an offensive lineman, and outdueled Trevor Lawrence.
Then he watched New York's defense use a goal-line stand at the end of the game to hold on and beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-21 on Sunday.
Jets’ Saleh prepared to not coach Sunday due to COVID-19
December 24, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Robert Saleh is holed up in a hotel room with COVID-19, away from his family and football team.
The New York Jets coach says he's feeling “good,” but has come to grips with the realization he might miss Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Khan won’t act ‘helter-skelter’ when deciding Meyer’s fate
December 14, 2021 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Don’t expect Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan to be impulsive when deciding coach Urban Meyer’s fate.
Khan made it clear Monday he values making informed decisions over “just acting helter-skelter on emotion.” He pointed out giving former coaches Gus Bradley and Doug Marrone four years apiece to see what they could build in Jacksonville.
Virginia QB Armstrong staying put in win for new coach
December 13, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia's new coach achieved the first big victory of his tenure on Monday when quarterback Brennan Armstrong said he's given no thought to transferring.
Coach Tony Elliott met with the Cavaliers for the first time on Sunday night, and Armstrong — who threw for 4,444 yards in 11 games this season for an average of 404 per game, which ranks second nationally — said Monday after Elliott's introductory news conference that he's staying put.
Titans dominate Jags 20-0, get 1st home shutout since 2000
December 12, 2021 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It took the Tennessee Titans a month to find themselves. This version looks pretty comfortable atop the AFC South.
After two turnover-filled debacles and a bye week, the Titans ended up on the other side of a turnover-fest and got back in the win column Sunday.
Jags turn to up-tempo scheme, option plays to help Lawrence
November 28, 2021 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars made a couple of offensive tweaks in hopes of being, well, less offensive on offense.
The Jaguars used an up-tempo scheme at times and called more option plays with quarterback Trevor Lawrence in a 21-14 loss to Atlanta on Sunday.
Offensive regression leads Jaguars to ‘hard conversations’
November 22, 2021 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s offense has regressed to the point where coach Urban Meyer is fielding questions about potential staff changes with nearly two months left in the season.
The Jaguars (2-8) are averaging 264.5 yards and 10.8 points over their last four games, a stretch of futility that has made rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s development the main topic of conversation inside and outside the facility.
Colts face new challenge against suddenly surging Jaguars
November 11, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich sees Jacksonville's progression on tape.
There's Josh Allen emerging as a consistent, menacing defensive playmaker. There's rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence starting to settle into his new gig and an offense set up for balance.