Latest Jacksonville Jaguars News

Former Broncos kicker Brandon McManus hoping for 'equally great run' with Jaguars

May. 31, 2023 13:19 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brandon McManus started planning for the next chapter of his NFL career years ago. McManus would regularly seek out opposing special teams coaches during pregame warmups and introduce himself. He figured making contact and conversation might come in handy...

Jaguars sign ex-Broncos PK Brandon McManus, trade Riley Patterson to Lions

May. 25, 2023 16:59 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Brandon McManus in hopes of upgrading their special teams Thursday, two days after Denver dropped the veteran kicker and former team captain. The Jaguars initially waived kicker Riley Patterson to make room for McManus on...

Florida, Georgia exercise option to keep 'Cocktail Party' in Jacksonville through 2026

May. 24, 2023 16:20 PM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The annual rivalry game between Florida and Georgia will be played in Jacksonville at least through 2025. The Southeastern Conference schools released a joint statement Wednesday announcing their decision to exercise a two-year option in the contract to...

NFL expects fewer kickoff returns with new fair catch rule inside 25

May. 23, 2023 20:35 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The NFL has pushed the kickoff return further toward irrelevance with a priority on player safety. The existence of the kickoff itself remains under careful review. League owners voted Tuesday for a one-year trial of an enhanced touchback rule...

Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff game in a first for streaming service

May. 15, 2023 20:38 PM EDT

The NFL is taking another big step into streaming by putting one of its playoff games exclusively on a digital platform for the first time. The league and NBCUniversal announced Monday that the Saturday night game on wild card weekend will be on Peacock. The Peacock...

Jaguars rookie LB Miller practices for 1st time since foot surgery, awaits full clearance

May. 12, 2023 17:53 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Ventrell Miller spent part of his first practice in more than five months watching from the sideline. The former Florida standout and fourth-round draft pick by Jacksonville passed his physical but failed to gain clearance for a full workload as the...

NFL season kicks off with Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Lions; Jets' Rodgers on MNF

May. 11, 2023 21:08 PM EDT

Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the NFL season against the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of high-powered offenses and will host Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch on “Monday Night Football” in Week 11. ...

Jaguars will play twice in London, 2 Germany games set

May. 10, 2023 10:36 AM EDT

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars will become the first NFL team to play two international games in the same season when they spend back-to-back weeks in London this year. The Jaguars will “host” the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 1 and “visit” the...

Jaguars looking for pass rush help after free agency, draft

May. 04, 2023 13:32 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are still in the market for a pass rusher, even after free agency and a draft in which they had the most picks (13) in franchise history. Fortunately for general manager Trent Baalke, there are plenty of available options. ...

Jaguars use NFL draft to find offensive help for QB Lawrence

Apr. 29, 2023 21:59 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars closed the NFL draft the same way they opened it: by getting quarterback Trevor Lawrence some potential help. Jacksonville ended the three-day event Saturday by selecting Houston fullback Derek Parish in the seventh round, with the...