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Jaguars C Luke Fortner signs 4-year, $5.5M rookie contract

May. 26, 2022 01:44 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars center Luke Fortner signed a four-year contract worth $5.5 million Thursday, becoming the last of the team's seven...

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan smiles as he answers questions from the media during a press conference for Travon Walker, the Jacksonville Jaguars first round pick and No. 1 overall in the NFL football draft, Friday, April 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Jaguars get QB Lawrence help, draft Kentucky C Luke Fortner

By Mark Long Apr. 29, 2022 10:14 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. Walker is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Jags take 'athletic freak' Walker with top pick in NFL draft

By Mark Long Apr. 28, 2022 08:25 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) is shown during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars essentially ruled out taking a left tackle with the top pick in the NFL draft by agreeing to terms with veteran Cam Robinson on a three-year extension Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
AP source: Jags, LT Robinson agree to 3-year, $54M extension

By Mark Long Apr. 27, 2022 11:04 AM EDT

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Jaguars have the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft for the second consecutive year. Alabama left tackle Evan Neal or North Carolina State’s Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu seemingly make as much sense for Jacksonville as Michigan standout pass rusher and betting favorite Aidan Hutchinson.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Jags pick 1st again, but is this another slam dunk choice?

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Wide receiver Chris Olave runs a football drill during Ohio State Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Wentz trade gives Commanders options with 11th pick in draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 22, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

Wide receiver Drake London makes a catch during Southern California NFL football Pro Day Friday, April 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Wide receiver high on Commanders' list going into NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:31 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Jaguars have the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft for the second consecutive year. Alabama left tackle Evan Neal or North Carolina State’s Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu seemingly make as much sense for Jacksonville as Michigan standout pass rusher and betting favorite Aidan Hutchinson.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Jaguars could justify drafting offensive tackle at No. 1

By Mark Long Apr. 20, 2022 12:39 PM EDT

FILE- Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Robinson signed his franchise tender with the Jaguars on Wednesday, April 13. 2022, guaranteeing him $16.7 million this season. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Jaguars LT Robinson signs 1-year, $16.7M franchise tender

By Mark Long Apr. 13, 2022 02:50 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder (65) walks to the sideline during a timeout in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Linder is contemplating retirement after eight injury-filled seasons, according to a person familiar with discussions. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, Friday, March 18, 2022, because Linder is still weighing his career options. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Longtime Jaguars center Linder, a 5-time captain, retires

By Mark Long Mar. 28, 2022 08:58 AM EDT

FILE - Washington NFL football running back J.D. McKissic (41) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. The rollercoaster offseason for the Washington Commanders took a few more twists Wednesday, March 16, 2022, a week after the stunning move to acquire Carson Wentz. After agreeing Tuesday to sign a $7 million, two-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, running back J.D. McKissic reversed course and decided to return to the Commanders under the same terms, according to a person with knowledge of the move. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Lucas returns to Commanders' revamped offensive line

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 24, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder (65) walks to the sideline during a timeout in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Linder is contemplating retirement after eight injury-filled seasons, according to a person familiar with discussions. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, Friday, March 18, 2022, because Linder is still weighing his career options. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
AP source: Jags' Linder considering retirement after 8 years

By Mark Long Mar. 18, 2022 10:23 AM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws a pass during warm-ups before of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Von Miller leaves LA for Buffalo as free agency begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 16, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - Washington NFL football team defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis (98) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders are releasing defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis, a surprising move made to create salary cap in the aftermath of acquiring quarterback Carson Wentz. Agent Alan Herman confirmed Ioannidis' release to The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Agent says Commanders 'lied,' while McKissic opts to return

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 16, 2022 01:26 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)
Jaguars hope to never have to spend big again in free agency

By Mark Long Mar. 16, 2022 11:36 AM EDT

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Commanders re-sign safety Bobby McCain for 2 years, $11M

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 15, 2022 07:35 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, on Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville followed its free-agent spending spree with a cost-saving move: cutting veteran linebacker and defensive captain Myles Jack on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Jaguars cut veteran LB Myles Jack to create $8M in cap space

By Mark Long Mar. 15, 2022 05:51 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

FILE - New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead looks to block against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game Sept. 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. New Orleans usually finds a way to keep its coveted free agents but the cap-strapped Saints might not be able to pull it off with Armstead. The three-time Pro Bowler is one of the top pass blocking left tackles and would leave a big void on a New Orleans offense with several question marks. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Big-ticket free agents could leave big holes behind them

By Josh Dubow Mar. 11, 2022 03:08 AM EST