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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...

Jaguars add TE Strange, RB Bigsby on Day 2 of NFL draft

Apr. 29, 2023 00:12 AM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars used the early rounds of the NFL draft to put more pieces around budding quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars selected Penn State tight end Brenton Strange with the 61st overall pick and then added Auburn running back Tank...

Hamilton signs 3-year extension with Jags after career year

Apr. 27, 2023 10:34 AM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars believe nose tackle DaVon Hamilton’s best season is just the beginning. Hamilton signed a three-year contract extension Thursday, a clear indication how general manager Trent Baalke and coach Doug Pederson feel about the...

Jaguars outside NFL draft's top 10 for 2nd time in 16 years

Apr. 20, 2023 14:08 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Forgive the Jacksonville Jaguars if they’re not completely comfortable drafting at No. 24. After all, the Jaguars have picked in the top 10 a staggering 14 times in the past 15 years. It’s a remarkable stretch that provides a glimpse into the...

Florida QB Richardson puts on another show for NFL execs

Mar. 30, 2023 15:50 PM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Richardson completed the last of 45 passes, raised his right index finger and started jogging toward midfield. He got near the Gators logo and delivered a roundoff backflip that was as perfect as any throw he made during Florida’s pro day...

Jaguars place franchise tag on TE Engram after career year

Mar. 06, 2023 15:11 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, 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. Engram and the...