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Marvin Jones Jr. On Track For The Season Opener
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (shoulder) should be available to play in the team's September 12th season opener against the Houston Texans, per head coach Urban Meyer. Jones suffered an AC joint sprain in the team's final preseason game, but the sprain was always considered minor and he's recovering well. Jones has flashed […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoD.J. Chark Jr. Will Be Ready For Week 1
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. (finger) will be ready to suit up for the season opener, per head coach Urban Meyer. Chark is still recovering from minor finger surgery, but he's progressing well with no setbacks. Chark is coming off of a disappointing 2020 season, but he's expected to start and should be […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJaguars Claim Tyron Johnson
The Jacksonville Jaguars claimed wide receiver Tyron Johnson off of waivers on Wednesday. Johnson, a second-year pro out of Oklahoma State, was previously waived by the Chargers on Tuesday. Johnson flashed at times in 2020, and he racked up 20 catches, 398 yards, and three touchdowns overall in 12 games. Johnson's excellent 19.9 yards per […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJaguars Surprisingly Waive Collin Johnson
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced that they waived wide receiver Collin Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson's release comes as a surprise, as he seemed likely to make the team before the announcement due to his strong camp and the lack of other options after the team also waived Laquon Treadwell and released Phillip Dorsett II. Johnson is […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJaguars Waive Laquon Treadwell
Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laquon Treadwell is set to be waived, per Jamal St. Cyr of News4Jax. Treadwell, a former first-round draft choice of the Minnesota Vikings, has struggled to find opportunities at the NFL level over the last few seasons. Treadwell's release bodes well for Collin Johnson, and to a lesser extent, Tavon […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJaguars Release Phillip Dorsett II
Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II was released on Tuesday. Dorsett's release is surprising, to say the least, as he was expected to provide a vertical element within the offense as the team's fourth wideout. The speedster will likely get an opportunity with another receiver-needy team shortly, and Detroit is a possible landing […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoNFL Preseason and Training Camp Risers
Training camp presents fantasy football drafters with an overwhelming amount of praise at times. By now you've likely heard that everyone is in the best shape of their life, every single rookie is expected to play a big role, and everyone is shaping up to be a steal in drafts. Sifting through all of the […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJames O'Shaughnessy Records Three Receptions
Jacksonville Jaguars veteran tight end James O'Shaughnessy caught all three of his targets for 27 yards in the team's preseason finale against the Cowboys on Sunday. O'Shaughnessy's usage was encouraging, as he played exclusively with the starters and looked to be fairly involved in the offense. O'Shaughnessy is the most accomplished pass catcher among the […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoPhillip Dorsett II Reels In 38 Yard Bomb Against Cowboys
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II caught his long target for 38 yards in Sunday's preseason finale against the Cowboys. Dorsett only caught one pass, but it was the highlight of the game. The veteran used his speed to create some separation on a go route down the sideline and Trevor Lawrence dropped a […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJames Robinson Quiet In Preseason Finale
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson had a quiet day against the Cowboys in the team's final preseason contest, rushing for just 10 yards on three carries and catching his only target for two yards. Robinson hasn't done much of anything this preseason, but there's no reason to be concerned. The team has smartly limited […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoLaviska Shenault Jr. Notches 33 Yards And A Touchdown
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. caught all three of his targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win against the Cowboys. Shenault once again played exclusively with Trevor Lawrence in the first half, and the two look to have developed a nice rapport. Shenault drew better practice reviews than any […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTrevor Lawrence Shreds Cowboys In Preseason Finale
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence was nearly perfect in first-half action against the Cowboys in the team's preseason finale, going 11-for-12 with 139 yards and two touchdowns. Lawrence hadn't performed at an elite level in other preseason games, but he put the league on notice in this one. The rookie effortlessly found receivers in […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoIrv Smith Jr. Is the Sleeper TE to Target
After a dominant junior season at Alabama in 2018, the Minnesota Vikings made Irv Smith Jr. the 50th overall pick in the 2019 draft, and the draft capital attached to his name brought lofty expectations. Smith's talent was evident when he ran a 4.63 40-yard-dash at the 2019 NFL Combine, second among top tight end […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoGardner Minshew II, C.J. Beathard Still Competing For No. 2 QB Job
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterbacks Gardner Minshew II and C.J. Beathard are still in close competition for the backup quarterback position behind Trevor Lawrence. Per SI's John Shipley, Minshew has outperformed Beathard consistently in practice, while Beathard has been superior in preseason action. The Jaguars final preseason game on Sunday against the Cowboys could go a long […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoMarvin Jones Jr. Dealing With AC Joint Sprain
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. suffered an AC joint sprain in Monday's preseason contest against the Saints. The injury is considered to be minor at this point in time. Per Big Cat Country's Demetrius Harvey, Jones "will be questionable for the game against Dallas. Should be fine for the opener." Jones has already […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJames Robinson To Be "Certified Centerpiece Of Offense"
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year running back James Robinson projects for a heavy workload this season following news that Travis Etienne Jr. is out for the season due to foot surgery. Robinson handled a whopping 289 touches in his rookie season last year on his way to finishing as the RB7 in PPR formats, so he's proven […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoLaviska Shenault Jr. Leads Team In Targets
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. led the team in targets in Monday night's preseason contest against the Saints. Shenault racked up five catches and 36 yards on seven targets in just the first half, and all of the production came with Trevor Lawrence under center. Shenault has been the star of the team's […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoMarvin Jones Jr. Racks Up 41 Receiving Yards
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. racked up four catches for 41 yards in Monday's preseason loss to the Saints. Jones played alongside Trevor Lawrence in the first half and the reported chemistry between the two was on full display. When Lawrence was under pressure he often looked Jones' way, which matches up with […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTrevor Lawrence Throws For 113 Yards
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence went 14-for-23 with 113 yards in Monday night's preseason game against the Saints. Lawrence played the whole first half and was under pressure for much of the game, but he managed to avoid mistakes in an up and down performance. The Jaguars were missing three starting offensive linemen in […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTravis Etienne Jr. Suffers Foot Sprain, Out Indefinitely
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne Jr. (foot) suffered a mid-foot sprain in Monday night's preseason game against the Saints. The true severity of the injury is unknown, but Etienne is headed for more testing upon returning to Jacksonville. In the past, most players have missed between 4-8 weeks with this injury, but there […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTrevor Lawrence To See More Action Against Saints
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence projects to play more in the team's second preseason game on Monday night than he did in his preseason debut. Per SI's John Shipley, "the expectation is that Lawrence will start against the Saints and play more than he did a week ago... Lawrence played just two drives then, […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoCarlos Hyde An X-Factor For The Jaguars?
Jacksonville Jaguars veteran running back Carlos Hyde has had a fairly quiet training camp up until this point, but at least one reporter believes that Hyde will play a big role in 2021. Brian Sexton of Jaguars.com believes that Hyde "might be an X-factor this season," and he's "interested to see if the Jaguars are […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoLaviska Shenault Jr. Continues To Shine
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. continued his promising training camp performance with another strong showing in Thursday's practice. Per Jamal St. Cyr of News4Jax, Shenault "had another strong day... and made multiple defenders on the Jaguars defense look silly as they try to cover him." The report matches up with the consistent […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoMarvin Jones Jr. Building Rapport With Trevor Lawrence
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. has been building a strong connection with star rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence throughout training camp. For the most part, those around the team have pegged Jones as the most effective wideout on the team throughout camp. Following Tuesday's practice, John Oehser of Jaguars.com noted that "Jones and Lawrence […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoPhillip Dorsett II Healthy And Making Plays
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II (hamstring) practiced on Monday after missing more than a week with the injury. Dorsett, who needs a strong second half of training camp to ensure a spot on the roster, got to work right away in his return. Per SI's John Shipley, "the Jaguars seem to view Dorsett […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoGardner Minshew II Still Competing For Starting Job
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II is still splitting first-team reps with Trevor Lawrence despite the fact that Week 1 is just two weeks away. Head coach Urban Meyer and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell have insisted that Minshew could be the starter all offseason long, but it's surprising that the charade is still intact with […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTrevor Lawrence Flashes In Preseason Debut
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence showed flashes of elite talent in his unofficial debut against the Cleveland Browns. Lawrence completed six of his nine passing attempts for 71 yards during the preseason contest, but he was also sacked twice, primarily due to his inability to get rid of the ball. However, his 35-yard completion to […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTight End Sleepers and ADP Values
The tight end position is the most mercurial of them all in fantasy football. By now the perception around the tight end position in fantasy football is clear — it's Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, George Kittle, and then everyone else. The scoring gap between the top group of tight ends and the mid to lower […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTravis Etienne Jr. Expected To Get 10-12 Touches In Week 1
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne Jr. is expected to begin the season touching the ball around 10-12 times per game, according to SI's John Shipley. Shipley also added that "Etienne has had a terrific training camp and has been incredibly efficient as a receiver, but the Jaguars have a lot of different players […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoPhillip Dorsett II Still Nursing Hamstring Injury
Jacksonville Jaguars veteran wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II (hamstring) has now been out of practice for over a week after missing Thursday's practice. Hamstring injuries are always worrisome, though it's not time to panic, as Week 1 is still a few weeks away. Dorsett could be losing his grip on the fourth WR job, but […]
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