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Workers continue construction of the Jacksonville Jaguars Sports Performance Center, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The center, scheduled to be completed in 2023, includes nearly 130,000 square feet of space that will house new meeting rooms, weight rooms, locker rooms and practice fields. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags dealing with 'another obstacle' as fields get rebuilt

By Mark Long Jun. 13, 2022 06:29 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and tight end Dan Arnold have a discussion at an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags' Pederson nixes minicamp, says vets 'earned' early exit

By Mark Long Jun. 11, 2022 09:34 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars K'Lavon Chaisson (45) performs a drill during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Drafting Walker at No. 1 'lit a fire under' Jags' Chaisson

By Mark Long Jun. 02, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, left, hands off the ball to running back Travis Etienne (1) during an NFL football practice, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags' Etienne returns after foot injury derails rookie year

By Mark Long May. 24, 2022 03:52 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass during an NFL football practice, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Time to heal: Jaguars still recovering from Urban Meyer era

By Mark Long May. 23, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - Fox Sports television sideline broadcast reporter Erin Andrews, left, interviews then-New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady at midfield after an NFL football game between the Patriots and the New York Giants, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will join Fox sports as its lead football analyst once his playing career ends, the network said on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. When that actually happens is unclear, since Brady recently renounced his announced retirement and said he plans to continue playing for the Tampa Bay Bucs. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Analysis: NFL schedule filled with enticing matchups

By Barry Wilner May. 13, 2022 01:46 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rams to host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle

By Barry Wilner May. 12, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan, from left, head coach Doug Pederson, first round draft pick Travon Walker, and Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke hold a jersey during a press conference Friday, April 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Travon Walker, a defensive lineman from the University of Georgia, was the overall No. 1 pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Top pick Travon Walker signs $37.4M rookie deal with Jaguars

By Mark Long May. 12, 2022 03:48 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke answers questions from the media during a press conference Friday, April 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Travon Walker, a defensive lineman from the University of Georgia, was the overall No. 1 pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Jaguars address D in NFL draft, get little help for Lawrence

By Mark Long Apr. 30, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

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 -J acksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (41) celebrates after sacking Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars exercised the fifth-year option in pass rusher Josh Allen’s rookie contract on Thursday, April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, FIle)
Jaguars pick up 5th-year option on pass rusher Josh Allen

Apr. 28, 2022 02:21 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson watches during warm ups before the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Jacksonville, which chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence last year and is expected to add Michigan pass rusher Hutchinson, Georgia's Travon Walker or an offensive tackle next, is looking to become the first to say it nailed both selections. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Jaguars trying to become 1st to nail back-to-back top picks

By Mark Long Apr. 23, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

In a photo provided by Melissa Hutchinson, Aidan Hutchinson takes a selfie with family and fans after Michigan's win over Ohio State on Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jacksonville is expected to select Hutchinson with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, April 28. It's easy to see why the Jaguars would want him after watching what Hutchinson did last year at Michigan. Scouts who searched for more about his background found out Chris and Melissa raised a well-rounded son, uniquely shaped by a close-knit family that includes two older sisters. (Aidan Hutchinson via AP)
Jaguars fielding no offers for top pick, narrow choice to 4

By Mark Long Apr. 22, 2022 06:18 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)
With 10 picks and 2 firsts, Eagles have plenty of options

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 22, 2022 05:00 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)
Jags pick 1st again, but is this another slam dunk choice?

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

Former Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis stands on the field in the first half of Georgia's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Wheeling, dealing Eagles enter draft with 10 picks, 2 firsts

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:15 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