Jaguars sign free agents to ‘raise the floor.’ They’ll use the draft to raise ceiling of the team
1 week, 4 days ago

Jaguars sign free agents to ‘raise the floor.’ They’ll use the draft to raise ceiling of the team

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville’s approach to free agency was much different than what the floundering franchise tried to accomplish in recent years. First-time general manager James Gladstone, first-time head coach Liam Coen and first-time executive vice president Tony Boselli teamed up to take a measured path toward sustainability. “We’re going to allow these rookies to get a chance to get out on the field and help us this coming fall.” Jacksonville did add two defensive starters: former Minnesota Vikings safety Eric Murray and former Dallas Cowboys nickel cornerback Jourdan Lewis. Gladstone’s first roster moves included cutting veteran tight end Evan Engram, trading receiver Christian Kirk and moving on from center Mitch Morse, right guard Brandon Scherff and safety Andre Cisco. He filled most of those spots in free agency, including signing former Baltimore guard Patrick Mekari, former Tampa Bay center Robert Hainsey, former Washington receiver Dyami Brown and tight ends Johnny Mundt and Hunter Long.

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Jags continue makeover by cutting tight end Evan Engram and returner Devin Duvernay
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jags continue makeover by cutting tight end Evan Engram and returner Devin Duvernay

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing two-time Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram and returner/receiver Devin Duvernay, two more moves that are part of an offensive makeover under new coach Liam Coen. Engram spent the last three years with Jacksonville, first on a one-year contract and then returning on a three-year, $41.25 million deal. Cutting the 27-year-old Duvernay …

Jaguars narrow their general manager search to five first-timers
1 month, 1 week ago

Jaguars narrow their general manager search to five first-timers

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have narrowed their general manager search to five finalists, including current interim GM Ethan Waugh. The Jaguars will begin in-person interviews Wednesday, and the decision is expected to land the franchise a first-time GM to pair with a first-time head coach, a first-time offensive coordinator, a first-time defensive coordinator and a first-time executive vice …

Jaguars hire Hall of Famer Tony Boselli as the franchise’s executive vice president
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jaguars hire Hall of Famer Tony Boselli as the franchise’s executive vice president

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Pro Football Hall of Fame left tackle Tony Boselli, the first draft pick in the history of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been hired as the franchise’s executive vice president of football operations. Jaguars owner Shad Khan announced the move Monday, saying Boselli, first-time head coach Liam Coen and Jacksonville’s next general manager will form “the football leadership …

New Jaguars coach Liam Coen set to lead the team’s latest turnaround attempt
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Jaguars coach Liam Coen set to lead the team’s latest turnaround attempt

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — New Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen wants players who play “through the echo of the whistle” and “on the edge.” It would be the kind of identity and mentality the woeful franchise has lacked for most of the past two decades. Owner Shad Khan parted ways with general manager Trent Baalke to clear a path to land …

Liam Coen on Jaguars job: ‘This was an opportunity you just can’t pass up’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Liam Coen on Jaguars job: ‘This was an opportunity you just can’t pass up’

New York Times  

Liam Coen was formally introduced to the media Monday as the Jacksonville Jaguars newest head coach. “The opportunity to coach in Tampa was a phenomenal one to get my feet wet in the NFL as an offensive coordinator and I thank them so much for that opportunity,” Coen said. That was not a factor.” Owner Shad Khan said Coen stood …

Trent Baalke and the Jaguars were once on the Lions’ path. Where did it go wrong?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trent Baalke and the Jaguars were once on the Lions’ path. Where did it go wrong?

New York Times  

The Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars were floundering when they hired new GMs in January 2021. The Jaguars’ firing of GM Trent Baalke last week provided a good opportunity to stack won-lost records for all the GMs hired in the 2021 cycle. That was the week Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence passed for 364 yards as Jacksonville won at Houston to …

Jaguars hire Liam Coen as head coach, capping week of back-and-forth
2 months ago

Jaguars hire Liam Coen as head coach, capping week of back-and-forth

New York Times  

The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms Friday with Liam Coen to make him the team’s next head coach, completing a rapid reversal after Coen had withdrawn from consideration for the job just two days earlier. That’s why I took swift and decisive action this week to hire Liam Coen as the new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. I know …

Jaguars and GM Trent Baalke agree to part ways amid coaching search chaos
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2 months ago

Jaguars and GM Trent Baalke agree to part ways amid coaching search chaos

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — General manager Trent Baalke is out in Jacksonville after the Jaguars failed to land second interviews with three of their top coaching candidates. Team owner Shad Khan made the announcement Wednesday, hours after Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen withdrew his name for consideration for the Jaguars job and agreed to a new contract with the Buccaneers. …

Jaguars, GM Trent Baalke parting ways amid coaching search
2 months ago

Jaguars, GM Trent Baalke parting ways amid coaching search

New York Times  

The Jacksonville Jaguars and general manager Trent Baalke are parting ways after four seasons with Baalke in the role, the team announced Wednesday. The Jaguars appeared set to interview three coaches in person this week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen, former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Between Baalke’s …

Jaguars schedule second interviews with head coaching candidates Coen, Graham and Saleh
2 months ago

Jaguars schedule second interviews with head coaching candidates Coen, Graham and Saleh

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are seemingly narrowing their coaching search. The Jaguars announced Monday they have scheduled in-person interviews with three of their 10 initial candidates: Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen, Las Vegas defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh. The Jags lost out on Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who agreed …

Jaguars request interviews with 8 coaching candidates, including Detroit’s Johnson and Glenn
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars request interviews with 8 coaching candidates, including Detroit’s Johnson and Glenn

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are conducting their coaching search with transparency for the first time in franchise history. The list includes five current NFL offensive coordinators: Buffalo’s Joe Brady, Tampa Bay’s Liam Coen, Detroit’s Ben Johnson, Baltimore’s Todd Monken and Philadelphia’s Kellen Moore. It also includes two current defensive coordinators — Detroit’s Aaron Glenn and Las Vegas’ Patrick …

Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after ‘best team assembled’ wins just 4 games
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after ‘best team assembled’ wins just 4 games

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke never developed enough synergy, if any at all. We need to go to work on something that is broken, that needs to be fixed and continually be improving things that are working.” Khan made the move with one year remaining on Pederson’s contract and more than five …

Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson after 3 seasons, will bring back GM Trent Baalke
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson after 3 seasons, will bring back GM Trent Baalke

New York Times  

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired coach Doug Pederson on Monday after a three-year tenure that began with promise but trended downward for the better part of the last two seasons, team owner Shad Khan announced. “I had the difficult task this morning of informing Doug Pederson of my intention to hire a new head coach to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars,” Khan …

There’s no defending Jaguars GM Trent Baalke, especially amid his latest free-agent class
3 months ago

There’s no defending Jaguars GM Trent Baalke, especially amid his latest free-agent class

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There’s no defending Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke. His four-year tenure has been filled with draft mistakes and free-agency blunders, and he’s among the many reasons the Jaguars have lost 17 of their last 21 games heading into their home finale against Tennessee. Baalke’s low point was his latest free-agent class, which included defensive lineman Arik …

Jaguars Coach Pederson Hopeful of a Happy Homecoming in Philadelphia Return
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaguars Coach Pederson Hopeful of a Happy Homecoming in Philadelphia Return

Associated Press  

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson is hopeful of a happy homecoming in his Philadelphia return, despite the team's struggles this season. Pederson left the team after a falling out with the front office, but he is now back for a second stint. He is focused on helping the team get back to the playoffs and is hopeful that he can make …

The Jaguars overestimated themselves. Did they overestimate Trevor Lawrence, too?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Jaguars overestimated themselves. Did they overestimate Trevor Lawrence, too?

New York Times  

The NFL’s biggest surprise teams through Week 4 reside at opposite ends of the standings. GO DEEPER Assessing 4-0 teams, from Vikings’ shocking start to Chiefs’ WR setback: Sando’s Pick Six The Jacksonville Jaguars are 0-4 less than four months after rewarding their quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, with a $275 million extension. Darnold and Lawrence, first 54 starts QB Darnold Lawrence …

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson should be concerned about his job amid an 0-4 start
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson should be concerned about his job amid an 0-4 start

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Doug Pederson insists he has no concerns about his job security. Pederson is on the hook for Jacksonville’s spiraling season, one that started with Jaguars owner Shad Khan telling players and coaches that this was the best team ever assembled in Jacksonville. The Jaguars blew their season opener at Miami when running back Trevor Etienne fumbled at …

Why Jaguars are confident they can recapture AFC South crown in 2024
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Jaguars are confident they can recapture AFC South crown in 2024

New York Times  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Despite the disappointing way their 2023 season ended, the Jacksonville Jaguars believe they will be back in the mix for an AFC South championship this season. So head coach Doug Pederson hired a new defensive staff, while general manager Trent Baalke targeted veteran leaders from winning programs in free agency to improve the locker room’s ability to …

Jags’ Tyson Campbell signs a 4-year, $76.5 million contract extension on eve of camp, AP source says
8 months ago

Jags’ Tyson Campbell signs a 4-year, $76.5 million contract extension on eve of camp, AP source says

Associated Press  

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension Tuesday that includes up to $53.4 million guaranteed, a person familiar with negotiations said. Campbell is the third Jacksonville player to sign an extension in the past four months, following pass rusher Josh Hines-Allen and quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He missed six games last season because of injuries, but …

One week into free agency, the Patriots haven’t gotten any better
1 year ago

One week into free agency, the Patriots haven’t gotten any better

New York Times  

In the weeks after Jerod Mayo succeeded Bill Belichick as the coach of the New England Patriots, Mayo made the media rounds, a notable change from his predecessor. We’re ready to burn some cash.” But a week into free agency, the Patriots roster doesn’t look or feel a whole lot different from the one that went 4-13 last season. Last …

Jaguars to sign WR Gabe Davis, S Darnell Savage and KR Devin Duvernay, AP source says
1 year ago

Jaguars to sign WR Gabe Davis, S Darnell Savage and KR Devin Duvernay, AP source says

Associated Press  

The Jacksonville Jaguars found a potential replacement for Calvin Ridley in free agency. The Jaguars and former Buffalo receiver Gabe Davis agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract during the NFL’s legal tampering period Monday, according to a person familiar with negotiations. The Jaguars also agreed to sign former Green Bay safety Darnell Savage, former Baltimore kick returner Devin Duvernay …

AFC North Whiparound: Offseason priorities, rival free-agent targets and more
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC North Whiparound: Offseason priorities, rival free-agent targets and more

New York Times  

Every week during the season and once a month during the offseason, our AFC North writers gather for a panel discussion on pressing topics, important names and hypothetical arguments designed to dissect what’s happening and predict what might happen next in what has been the NFL’s most competitive division. GO DEEPER NFL free-agent rankings: Brian Burns, Saquon Barkley, Kirk Cousins …

Run it back? Jaguars return most of their starters as they try to repeat as AFC South champs
1 year, 6 months ago

Run it back? Jaguars return most of their starters as they try to repeat as AFC South champs

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS EXPECTATIONS: Second-year Jags coach Doug Pederson returns 21 of 22 starters from last year’s team that won six consecutive games before losing at eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City in the divisional round of the playoffs. Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke feel good about the progress they made in their first year together and believe continuity and …

Future of Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers clouds free agency
2 years ago

Future of Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers clouds free agency

Associated Press  

NFL free agency kicks off next week and the biggest questions surround two star quarterbacks who aren’t on the list. The league’s legal tampering period opens Monday and plenty of free agents will be on the move when players can officially start signing new deals Wednesday. “But until we have any conversations, we’re still in a good spot.” The most …

Lawrence, Jags ready to run it back after late-season surge
2 years, 2 months ago

Lawrence, Jags ready to run it back after late-season surge

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trevor Lawrence signed jerseys, helmets and posters for teammates Monday before heading into the offseason. “Obviously there’s more out there for us, and we’re just excited to get that opportunity again.” The Jaguars closed the season by winning seven of their final nine games, highlighted by a six-game streak that included come-from-behind victories against Tennessee, Dallas and …

Jaguars finally get it right after years, decades of errors
2 years, 2 months ago

Jaguars finally get it right after years, decades of errors

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars usually mess it up. Here’s a look at some key decisions that sparked a turnaround in which Jacksonville has more than doubled its win total from the previous two years: — Keeping general manager Trent Baalke. It’s perhaps the best class in franchise history, a group that includes four guys who enjoyed career years: …

Jaguars in dire need of defensive help, maybe staff changes
2 years, 3 months ago

Jaguars in dire need of defensive help, maybe staff changes

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson may need to consider changes to his defensive staff following the season. He moved on from high-priced cornerback Shaquill Griffin, benched linebacker and first-round draft pick Devin Lloyd in favor of fellow rookie Chad Muma, demoted cornerback Tre Herndon, gave NFL journeyman and former Canadian Football League cornerback Tevaughn Campbell a shot …

Jags confident in ‘due diligence’ done before Ridley trade
2 years, 4 months ago

Jags confident in ‘due diligence’ done before Ridley trade

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Cam Robinson got the trade alert on his phone, immediately cleared the screen and called college teammate Calvin Ridley to welcome him to the Jacksonville Jaguars. “More than who we’re going to get on the field, we’re going to get a good person,” Robinson said following practice Wednesday. Although no Jaguars officials could have any contact with …

Biggest jump for Jaguars could be on defense under Pederson
2 years, 7 months ago

Biggest jump for Jaguars could be on defense under Pederson

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — When the Jacksonville Jaguars returned from halftime of their third preseason game, most offensive starters were no longer wearing shoulder pads. The Jaguars have committed more than $200 million in free agency the past two years — and spent considerable draft capital — trying to get their floundering defense back to a respectable level. He bolstered the …

Pederson’s path: Veteran coach handles Jags ‘like grown men’
2 years, 7 months ago

Pederson’s path: Veteran coach handles Jags ‘like grown men’

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Doug Pederson has no interest in being coy. Unlike Meyer, Pederson doesn’t require players to jog onto practice fields, doesn’t gather them for lengthy chats before or during workouts, and doesn’t bring in guest speakers. “There’s typically two days after a game before we’re back on the practice field, so I wanted to use that model just …

Jaguars fielding no offers for top pick, narrow choice to 4
2 years, 11 months ago

Jaguars fielding no offers for top pick, narrow choice to 4

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are open to trading the No. “Nobody’s called directly,” Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said Friday, less than one week before the draft. “That’s why you pick him at 1.” HOLDING TIGHT AT 33 The Jaguars don’t have any offers for the top pick, but they do expect to have some at No. “We’ve …

Jaguars hope to never have to spend big again in free agency
3 years ago

Jaguars hope to never have to spend big again in free agency

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars hope to never need to spend like this again in free agency. “We’re trying to fix this thing long term, have a vision for the future as we build this thing out, and right now it’s a combination of free agency and the draft,” general manager Trent Baalke said Wednesday at the start of …

Jags believe better days ahead after hitting ‘rock bottom’
3 years, 2 months ago

Jags believe better days ahead after hitting ‘rock bottom’

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Shad Khan’s most trusted adviser is a general manager whose last five NFL seasons ended with a coaching change. The 57-year-old Baalke remained in place after Khan fired Meyer in mid-December, a move that irked fans enough for them to organize a “clown out” protest for Sunday’s season finale against Indianapolis. “I think I saw someone snatch …

Casting call: Skidding Jaguars holding QB, GM auditions
4 years, 3 months ago

Casting call: Skidding Jaguars holding QB, GM auditions

Associated Press  

The Jacksonville Jaguars are holding all sorts of auditions during Christmas week. “I don’t think anything quite like this.” Owner Shad Khan, meanwhile, interviewed current ESPN analyst Louis Riddick and former Houston executive Rick Smith for the team’s general manager position Wednesday. Minshew started Jacksonville’s first seven games in 2020, throwing 13 touchdown passes and five interceptions, but he also …

Jags have plenty to offer in search for new general manager
4 years, 3 months ago

Jags have plenty to offer in search for new general manager

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have arguably the most attractive general manager opening in the NFL. Nonetheless, owner Shad Khan fired general manager Dave Caldwell following the team’s 10th consecutive loss, parting ways Sunday after a series of head-scratching quarterback decisions and equally egregious debacles involving first-round picks. Along with other notable errors, the trio let receiver Allen Robinson …

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