D.J. Chark
From left to right, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, NFL football first-round draft picks Jameson Williams and Aidan Hutchinson and general manager Brad Holmes pose at the team's training facility, April 29, 2022 in Allen Park, Mich. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News via AP)
Lions use six of eight draft picks for defensive rebuild

By Bob Tripi Apr. 30, 2022 10:01 PM EDT

Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's football pro day Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Lions expected to take top defensive player on board at No 2

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk looks on after playing against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game Jan. 9, 2022, in Phoenix. Kirk signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, March 17, 2022, that includes $37 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
Overpaid? Jags' Kirk relishes chance to prove doubters wrong

By Mark Long Mar. 17, 2022 06:51 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. Robinson could be on his way out after going from back-to-back seasons with more than 1,100 yards to finishing with 410 playing under the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Davante Adams, Raiders shake up free agency with big trade

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Lions sign receiver DJ Chark to $10 million, 1-year contract

Mar. 17, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AP source: Jaguars open free agency with 6 splashy moves

By Mark Long Mar. 14, 2022 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job following Roethlisberger's retirement in January. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official. Financial details were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL free agency: Let the dealing begin, mostly unofficial

By Barry Wilner Mar. 14, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jags cut Jack, get help for Lawrence as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Fans dressed as clowns watch during the first half of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jags believe better days ahead after hitting 'rock bottom'

By Mark Long Jan. 10, 2022 03:16 PM EST

New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2021 05:35 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, right, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Greg Gaines during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Difficult to measure Lawrence's progress amid Jaguars' woes

By Mark Long Dec. 06, 2021 01:21 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers runs past Los Angeles Rams' Jalen Ramsey for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Jags losing Jalen Ramsey trade, now face their former star

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2021 02:43 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs for yardage between Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Harris (23) and linebacker James Vaughters (93) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Jags turn to up-tempo scheme, option plays to help Lawrence

By Mark Long Nov. 28, 2021 06:42 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sits on the bench with a bloody elbow after getting banged up on a sack by the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Pitts returns to site of vicious hit as Falcons play at Jags

By Mark Long Nov. 26, 2021 11:08 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jaguars' stunner vs Bills 'no good unless we build on it'

By Mark Long Nov. 08, 2021 04:26 PM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills, Jaguars have changed plenty since 2017 playoff game

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 12:40 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson, right, is grabbed by his jersey by Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Need for speed: Jaguars lack deep threats after losing Chark

By Mark Long Nov. 01, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) receives the ball from quarterback Ryan Tannehill, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Titans try to make it 4 straight against reeling Jaguars

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:01 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (17) dives but can't make a catch as he is defended by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jags place Chark, Cann on IR, activate Little off COVID list

Oct. 04, 2021 07:29 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' C.J. Uzomah (87) goes in for a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars' Myles Jack (44) and Tyson Campbell (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jags working to fix 2nd-half flops after another blown lead

By Mark Long Oct. 01, 2021 02:06 PM EDT