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

Dec. 23, 2024 15:15 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — 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 (3-12) have lost 17 of their last 21 games heading into...

O'Connell passes for 257 yards and Raiders snap 10-game skid with 19-14 win over Jaguars

Dec. 22, 2024 21:00 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Raiders owner Mark Davis made the rounds Sunday to congratulate the players as music blared inside the locker room. It didn't matter to Davis or the players that Las Vegas had just damaged its chances of securing the No. 1 overall draft pick in next year's NFL...

There's more on the line for Jaguars and Raiders after the season than in Sunday's meeting

Dec. 19, 2024 19:36 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday isn't exactly one CBS or the NFL is in a hurry to showcase. Except for fans of these particular teams, of course, and those with bets or fantasy football playoffs on the line. ...

Brian Thomas sets team rookie records and gives the Jaguars hope for a brighter future

Dec. 16, 2024 13:07 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brian Thomas Jr. had been looking at the records for weeks, maybe even months. He knew the exact numbers he was chasing, and once Jacksonville was eliminated from playoff contention, the first-round draft pick from LSU really started to pay attention to...

Vintage performances by Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers carry Jets past defenseless Jaguars 32-25

Dec. 15, 2024 18:33 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers gave the New York Jets' next general manager and head coach something to ponder with a glimpse into the past — and potentially the future. Adams caught nine passes from Rodgers for 198 yards and two touchdowns — all in...

Jets and Jaguars, two of the NFL's most disappointing teams, meet amid uncertain futures

Dec. 13, 2024 16:30 PM EST

New York Jets (3-10) at Jacksonville (3-10) Sunday, 1 p.m., FOX. BetMGM NFL Odds: Jets by 3½. Against the spread: New York Jets 4-9; Jacksonville 7-5-1. Series record: Jaguars lead 9-8. Last meeting: Jaguars beat the Jets...

Jaguars TE Evan Engram to have season-ending shoulder surgery and join QB Trevor Lawrence on IR

Dec. 13, 2024 11:30 AM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum. Coach Doug Pederson announced the decision Friday, saying Engram will be placed on injured reserve two days before the Jaguars (3-10) host the New York Jets...

Jets and Jaguars playing out the string again while facing uncertain futures for coaches

Dec. 12, 2024 13:34 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars can sulk together Sunday. Two of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season will meet with little at stake in Jacksonville. The only postseason implications involve who will be their head coaches and who...

Jaguars have a chance at a December surge with games against other woeful teams ahead

Dec. 09, 2024 12:52 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have a chance at a late-season surge, even with quarterback Trevor Lawrence sidelined. Coming off a 10-6 victory at Tennessee, the Jaguars (3-10) have the easiest part of their schedule ahead. They face three consecutive teams that...

Jaguars score final 10 points, end Titans' slim playoff hopes with 10-6 win

Dec. 08, 2024 17:23 PM EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — If misery loves company, the Jacksonville Jaguars made sure they have just that at the bottom of the AFC South. Even better? The Tennessee Titans sit below them now in the standings thanks to the Jaguars' second win in three trips to Music...