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8/9/2006

Marcus Stroud, jac

Stroud's home was burglarized and among the missing items were $20,000 in cash, two semiautomatic handguns and several pieces of jewelry, the Duval County Sheriff's Office said. Stroud declined comment, but police said he told them he returned home after practice Monday afternoon to find a crowbar on his kitchen floor near a rear door and his house ransacked.

7/29/2006

Fred Taylor, jac

Jaguars running back Fred Taylor began training camp Saturday the same way he did last year _ nursing an injury. Taylor strained his right hamstring during a conditioning drill Thursday and was less than full speed when Jacksonville opened camp. It was hardly the start Taylor wanted, especially after spending all of last season recovering from a serious knee injury.

5/11/2006

Jimmy Smith, jac

Smith announced his retirement on Thursday. The last original member of the Jaguars ends his 12-year NFL career, which started in 1992 as a second round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys. He joined the expansion Jaguars in 1995 and finishes his career as one of the top wide receivers in NFL history with 862 catches (seventh all-time), 12,187 yards (11th) and 67 touchdowns (31st). He helped the team to two appearances in the Conference Championship games in 1997 and 2000.

3/21/2006

John Henderson, jac

Henderson signed a six-year contract extension with the Jaguars on Tuesday, allowing Jacksonville to keep one of its defensive cornerstones. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

3/11/2006

Brian Williams, jac

Williams signed a contract Saturday with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The fifth-year cornerback played the last four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

2/23/2006

Brian Williams, jac

The Minnesota Vikings tagged Williams their transition player. The Vikings' cornerback had 36 solo tackles, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 2005.

1/10/2006

Reggie Williams, jac

Williams was cited for running a red light, turning left from a center lane and unknowingly driving on a suspended or revoked driver's license during a traffic stop on Monday. Additionally, while searching his car, police reportedly found two marijuana cigarettes and a small bag of loose marijuana. The Jaguars' receiver was charged with possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana, a misdemeanor.

1/8/2006

Byron Leftwich, jac

Leftwich struggled in his first game back since breaking his left ankle on Nov. 27, as the Jaguars' lost 28-3 to the Patriots in their Wild Card matchup Saturday. The Jaguars' quarterback, who had missed five games, was 18-for-31 with 179 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. He was replaced by David Garrard in the fourth quarter.

1/6/2006

Byron Leftwich, jac

Leftwich has been taking the majority of the snaps with the Jaguars' first-team offense this week, and other than some general minor soreness in his leg, he's reported no problems. Barring any last-minute setbacks, the quarterback will be under center when the team takes the field for Saturday's playoff matchup with the New England Patriots. He has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his ankle against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 27.

1/5/2006

Mike Peterson, jac

Even though he has not practiced with the Jacksonville Jaguars this week, Peterson said he plans to be available for Saturday's playoff game against the New England Patriots. The linebacker has been sporting a cast on his right arm after spraining his wrist in the first half of last weekend's win over the Tennessee Titans. Officially, he is listed as questionable.

Reggie Hayward, jac

After missing last Sunday's regular-season finale, as well as the Jaguars' first couple workouts of the week, Hayward returned to practice with the team on Thursday and plans to be ready for Saturday's Wild Card meeting with the New England Patriots. The defensive end remains listed as questionable on the injury report with a strained hamstring, but barring any setbacks, he'll be in the lineup this weekend.

1/4/2006

Mike Peterson, jac

Sporting a protective cast on his right hand, Peterson did not practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, and he's currently listed as questionable for Saturday's Wild Card matchup with the New England Patriots. Tests on the hand have ruled out a fracture, but the linebacker has been diagnosed with a sprained wrist.

Paul Spicer, jac

Spicer was inactive for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans after hitting his left hand on a teammate's helmet during pregame warmups the previous week. Further tests revealed a broken bone in the hand, and the defensive end has yet to return to practice with the team. Currently, he is listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff meeting with the New England Patriots.

Reggie Hayward, jac

Hayward did not play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans, and he has yet to practice with the Jaguars this week, due to a strained hamstring. It is likely that the defensive end will be a game-time decision for Saturday's Wild Card meeting with the New England Patriots.

1/3/2006

David Garrard, jac

Byron Leftwich has declared himself ready to return from a broken ankle, and he is expected to be under center when the Jaguars' take the field in Saturday's playoff matchup with the New England Patriots. As a result, Garrard will drop back to his normal role as the team's top backup quarterback.

Byron Leftwich, jac

Leftwich was in uniform for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Tennesee Titans, but not quite fully recovered from his broken ankle, he served as the Jaguars' No. 3 emergency quarterback. The veteran signal caller plans to expand his workouts over the next couple of days, and if no problems are reported, he will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's playoff matchup with the New England Patriots.

Greg Jones, jac

Jones practiced with the Jaguars' the majority of last week, but the team decided to hold him out of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans as a precautionary measure. The running back, who has been sidelined since Week 15 with a neck stinger, declared himself ready for the start of the playoffs.

12/30/2005

Byron Leftwich, jac

Leftwich returned to practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday and admitted being a bit rusty. Following Thursday's workout, the quarterback, who has missed more than a month with a broken left ankle, reported some minor soreness in his leg, but no serious problems. He split snaps with David Garrard, the Jags' starter in his absence, and remains listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans.

Greg Jones, jac

Jones has returned to practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars this week after missing last Saturday's win over the Houston Texans with a neck stinger. Barring any setbacks over the next couple of days, the running back plans to be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans.

12/28/2005

Greg Favors, jac

Favors has re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, filling the roster spot of the injured Tracy White. The veteran linebacker, who has played for five different teams in his seven NFL seasons, had 36 tackles and matched a career high with 5.5 sacks in 15 games with the Jags in 2004, but was cut during training camp this year.

Paul Spicer, jac

Spicer saw limited playing time in last Saturday's win over the Houston Texans after hitting his left hand on a teammate's helmet during pregame warmups. The injury will prevent the Jaguars' defensive end from practicing this week, and the team already has ruled him out of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans. In 15 games this season, he has 37 tackles, 7.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

12/26/2005

Byron Leftwich, jac

Leftwich has been cleared to return to practice, and he will be on the field for the Jaguars' workout on Wednesday. The quarterback, who has been sidelined for the last month with a broken ankle, is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans, but there is a good chance he will see some playing time, according to head coach Jack Del Rio. A final decision will be made later this week.

12/24/2005

Greg Jones, jac

Jones was inactive for Saturday's game against the Houston Texans because of a neck stinger suffered in last week's win over the 49ers.

12/23/2005

Mike Williams, jac

Williams will miss Saturday's game in Cincinnati because of an injury to his back and chest. The offensive lineman missed Buffalo's past three games after suffering an injury in the first half of the Bills' 13-9 loss to Carolina on Nov. 27.

12/21/2005

Greg Jones, jac

Jones did not practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday, as he continues to recover from the helmet-to-helmet hit he took in Sunday's win over the San Francisco 49ers. The running back, who suffered a stinger on the play, likely will be limited over the next couple of days as well, but purely as a precautionary measure. He's currently listed as probable for Saturday's tussle with the Houston Texans.

12/20/2005

Byron Leftwich, jac

Leftwich is no longer on crutches, and he will continue to expand his rehab over the next several days. The Jaguars' quarterback, who has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his ankle more than three weeks ago, is not expected to be available for Saturday's matchup with the Houston Texans, but according to head coach Jack Del Rio, there is a chance he could be ready for the final game of the regular season. David Garrard will get the nod again this weekend.

12/14/2005

Byron Leftwich, jac

Leftwich is still on crutches, but the protective boot was removed from his injured left foot earlier this week. The Jaguars' quarterback, who has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his ankle more than two weeks ago, continues to show progress, and he is optimistic that he'll be back in the lineup before the end of the season. Initial estimates had Leftwich missing 4-6 weeks with the injury.

12/12/2005

Jimmy Smith, jac

Smith topped the century mark for the third time this season and first since Week 4 in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Jaguars' receiver, who finished with eight catches for 102 yards and a touchdown, also became the 13th player in NFL history to surpass 12,000 yards receiving in his career.

Fred Taylor, jac

As anticipated, Taylor returned to the Jaguars' starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Indianapolis Colts after missing three of the team's previous four games with a bruised ankle. Splitting time with backup Greg Jones, the veteran running back finished the day with just 19 yards on 10 carries.

David Garrard, jac

Making his second consecutive start in place of the injured Byron Leftwich, Garrard passed for a career-high 250 yards in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, going 26 of 35 for a touchdown and no interceptions. The quarterback also displayed his mobility, rushing for 19 yards and a score on five carries.

Greg Jones, jac

With regular starter Fred Taylor back in the lineup after missing three of the last four games with an ankle injury, Jones returned to his role as the Jaguars' primary fullback in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The second-year back, who saw the majority of the carries when Taylor was sidelined, rushed just seven times in the contest, picking up 43 yards.

12/9/2005

Ernest Wilford, jac

Wilford will likely see fewer snaps the rest of the season after Jack Del Rio came out and said the receiver could be more effective in he played 40-45 snaps per game rather than the 65 or so he is currently seeing.

12/8/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor is listed as probable on the Jacksonville Jaguars' injury report. The running back, who has missed three of the team's last four games with a bruised ankle, made it through Wednesday's practice unscathed. However, there is no guarantee that Taylor will play in Sunday's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, as he's shown up as probable the last two weeks, but failed to take the field on the weekend. His status will be updated in the coming days.

Brad Meester, jac

As anticipated, Meester will undergo surgery to repair his torn left biceps. The Jaguars' center, who suffered the injury in last weekend's win over the Cleveland Browns, will be placed on injured reserve and miss the rest of the 2005 season. He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Dennis Norman.

12/7/2005

Brad Meester, jac

Tests have revealed that Meester has a torn left biceps muscle, an injury suffered in the first half of last weekend's win over the Cleveland Browns. The Jaguars' center likely will undergo season-ending surgery in the near future, but will seek another opinion before making a final decision. Dennis Norman filled the void in the starting lineup during Wednesday's practice.

12/5/2005

Greg Jones, jac

Jones topped the century mark for the second time this season, rushing for 103 yards on 27 carries in Sunday's victory over the Cleveland Browns. Normally a fullback, the 2004 second-round pick was filling in as the team's tailback in the absence of Fred Taylor, who continues to be hobbled by a ankle injury.

12/2/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor practiced with the Jaguars earlier this week, but after missing Friday's workout, he has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup with the Cleveland Browns, according to head coach Jack Del Rio. The running back, who has missed two of the team's last three games with a sprained and bruised right ankle, will be replaced in the lineup by Greg Jones. For the season, Taylor has rushed for 606 yards and two touchdowns on 145 carries in eight contests.

Greg Jones, jac

Jones is slated to handle the majority of the Jaguars' rushing load in Sunday's matchup with the Cleveland Browns, filling in for the injured Fred Taylor, who will miss his third game in four weeks with a nagging ankle problem. Normally a fullback, Jones has 385 yards and four touchdowns on 105 carries in 11 games this year.

12/1/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor's sprained and bruised right ankle has shown improvement recently, and he was able to practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday. The running back, who has missed two of the team's last three games, currently is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup with the Cleveland Browns. For the season, Taylor has rushed for 606 yards and two touchdowns on 145 carries in eight games.

11/29/2005

Rich Alexis, jac

The Jacksonville Jaguars have promoted Alexis from their practice squad, filling the 53-man roster spot of linebacker Jamie Winborn, who will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. The running back has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game.

11/28/2005

David Garrard, jac

Garrard was forced into duty after regular starter Byron Leftwich was forced to leave Sunday's battle against the Arizona Cardinals with a broken left ankle. The Jaguars' backup quarterback went 12 of 26 for 115 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, while also rushing for 61 yards and a TD on six carries. With Leftwich sidelined for the next 4-6 weeks, Garrard will take over as the team's top signal caller.

Byron Leftwich, jac

Leftwich injured his left ankle when he was sacked on the Jaguars' first offensive play in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The quarterback remained in the lineup for four more plays before leaving for good. Tests have revealed a broken bone in the ankle, and Leftwich is expected to be sidelined for at least the next month. In his absence, David Garrard will take over as the team's top signal caller.

Greg Jones, jac

With Fred Taylor inactive with a nagging ankle injury, Jones got the starting nod and handled the majority of the touches out of the backfield for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals. The running back finished with 78 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.

11/27/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

CBS is reporting that Taylor will be inactive Sunday for Jacksonville's matchup with Arizona. He is out with a bone bruise on his right ankle.

11/25/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

The Florida Times-Union reported that the Jaguars' running back may not play in Sunday's game. Coach Jack Del Rio questioned Taylor's conditioning given he hasn't practiced regularly this month because of injuries. Taylor was added to Jacksonville's injury report Friday despite practicing all week.

11/22/2005

Jimmy Smith, jac

As was the case last week, Smith likely will be limited in practice over the next couple of days, as the Jaguars do not want his sore hamstring to get any worse. The veteran receiver missed some time late in Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans after the leg tightened up, but still finished with five catches for 89 yards.

Chris Roberson, jac

The Jacksonville Jaguars have promoted Robertson to their 53-man roster. The rookie cornerback has spent all season on the team's practice squad after being selected in the seventh round of this year's draft. With safety Nick Sorensen out for the season with a ankle injury, Roberson will supply the Jags with some depth in the defensive backfield, as well as on special teams.

11/21/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Despite being listed as doubtful most of the week with a bruised right ankle, Taylor was in the Jaguars' starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Tennessee Titans. However, the running back was unable to get on track, rushing for minus-8 yards on six carries before leaving for good with a bruised right quadriceps muscle. Greg Jones again handled the bulk of the rushing load for Jacksonville.

Nick Sorensen, jac

Sorensen will miss the rest of the 2005 campaign after breaking his right ankle on special teams in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup with the Tennessee Titans. The Jaguars will place the safety on injured reserve in the coming days.

Byron Leftwich, jac

Despite getting sacked a couple of times and losing a fumble, Leftwich had the best game of his NFL career, scoring four touchdowns in Sunday's 31-28 victory over the Tennessee Titans. The Jaguars' quarterback completed 22 of his 38 pass attempts for three TDs and no interceptions, while also rushing for nine yards and a score on six carries.

11/20/2005

Jimmy Smith, jac

Smith is active for Jacksonville's game against the Tennessee Titans, and the wide receiver is expected to start.

Fred Taylor, jac

Contrary to most indications earlier this week, Taylor will start at running back today when the Jaguars take on the Tennessee Titans.

Greg Jones, jac

With Fred Taylor suddenly back in the picture as the starting running back for today's game against the Tennessee Titans, Jones has been regulated to backup duty.

11/18/2005

Jimmy Smith, jac

Smith was back on the field with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, as he had hoped, and he plans to be ready for Sunday's meeting with the Tennessee Titans. The veteran receiver did not take part in the team's workout on Wednesday to rest a sore hamstring. Officially, he remains listed as questionable on the Jags' injury report.

11/16/2005

Jimmy Smith, jac

As a precautionary measure, Smith was held out of practice on Wednesday to rest a sore hamstring. The veteran receiver, who officially is listed as questionable on the Jaguars' injury report, is expected to be back on the field Thursday or Friday.

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor did not practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday and he has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Tennessee Titans, due to a sprained and bruised right ankle/foot. The running back, who missed last weekend's victory over the Baltimore Ravens, likely will be replaced in the lineup by Greg Jones for the second consecutive game.

Greg Jones, jac

Jones is slated to handle the bulk of the Jaguars' rushing load for the second consecutive week, as regular starter Fred Taylor is expected to miss Sunday's battle against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a nagging ankle/foot problem. In Taylor's stead last weekend, Jones rushed for a career-high 106 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.

11/14/2005

Greg Jones, jac

As anticipated, Jones handled the bulk of the Jaguars' rushing load in Sunday's meeting with the Baltimore Ravens, filling in for the injured Fred Taylor. Normally a fullback, Jones did not disappoint in the tailback role, rushing for a career-high 106 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. He has scored a TD in three of his last four games.

Ernest Wilford, jac

Wilford was unable to return to the Jaguars' lineup after spraining his right shoulder in the fourth quarter of Sunday's victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The receiver, who had just one catch for 10 yards prior to his departure, did not seem too concerned with the injury after the game, but he will not work out with the team until at least Wednesday as a precautionary measure.

Matt Jones, jac

Jones had the best game of his young NFL career, hauling in five passes for 117 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-3 thrashing of the Baltimore Ravens. The Jaguars' receiver, who was the 21st overall pick in this year's draft, has found the end zone three times in his last four games.

11/13/2005

Reggie Williams, jac

After getting his bell rung in practice earlier this week, Williams will be in uniform when the Jaguars take the field to face the Baltimore Ravens today.

11/11/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

According to Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio, Taylor officially has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. The veteran running back aggravated his sprained right ankle in last weekend's win over the Houston Texans and has been unable to practice this week. He originally suffered the injury in early October and was forced to sit out one game and the majority of the team's bye week.

Reggie Williams, jac

After taking a shot in practice on Wednesday, Williams has been added to the Jaguars' injury report. The receiver, who recently dropped to fourth on the team's depth chart, is listed as questionable with a concussion. He will be a game-time decision for Sunday's meeting with the Baltimore Ravens. In eight contests on the year, Williams has 21 catches for 246 yards.

11/10/2005

Greg Jones, jac

Jones is expected to handle the majority of the rushing load for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, filling in for regular starter Fred Taylor, who is listed as doubtful after aggravating an ankle injury last weekend. In eight games this season, Jones has 168 yards and two touchdowns on 41 carries.

11/9/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

After aggravating his sprained right ankle in the third quarter of last Sunday's matchup with the Houston Texans, Taylor has been listed as doubtful for this week's tussle with the Baltimore Ravens. The Jaguars' running back originally suffered the injury in early October and was forced to sit out one game and the majority of the team's bye week. For the season, Taylor has 614 yards and two touchdowns on 139 carries in seven contests.

11/8/2005

Reggie Williams, jac

Williams has recovered from the concussion he suffered late last month, but he will not return to the starting lineup any time soon, primarily because of the solid play of Ernest Wilford in his absence. The Jaguars plan to start Jimmy Smith and Wilford, with first-round pick Matt Jones and Williams handling backup duties.

Ernest Wilford, jac

Wilford will remain in the Jacksonville Jaguars' starting lineup for the foreseeable future, according to head coach Jack Del Rio. The receiver has thrived since filling in for Reggie Williams, who missed some time with a concussion, hauling in 10 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns over his last two games combined.

11/7/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor aggravated his sprained right ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup with the Houston Texans and was unable to return to the Jaguars' lineup The running back, who was replaced in the backfield by Greg Jones, originally suffered the injury early last month and was forced to miss the Jaguars' Week 6 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He will be re-evaluated over the next couple of days to determine the extent of the injury.

11/5/2005

Reggie Williams, jac

Williams, who suffered a concussion during Jacksonville's loss to the Rams last week, has passed all medical tests. The wide receiver has been cleared to play Sunday, when the Jaguars take on the Houston Texans.

11/4/2005

Reggie Williams, jac

Williams has been practicing with the Jaguars this week and has shown no ill effects from the concussion and shoulder injury he suffered last weekend against the St. Louis Rams. As a result, the receiver is listed as probable on the injury report, and the team expects to have his services available for Sunday's meeting with the Houston Texans.

11/3/2005

John Henderson, jac

Henderson has been added to the injury list as probable after banging his knee during the Jaguars' practice on Thursday. The defensive tackle will be re-evaluated on Friday, but barring any setbacks, he should be ready by Sunday's meeting with the Houston Texans.

11/1/2005

Reggie Williams, jac

Williams is currently listed as questionable for this weekend's meeting with the Houston Texans after suffering a concussion in the first quarter of last Sunday's loss to the St. Louis Rams. The Jaguars will monitor the receiver's progress over the coming days and make a decision on his availability later in the week.

10/31/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor admitted that his bruised right ankle is not 100 percent, but he was in the Jaguars' starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the St. Louis Rams and did not appear limited by the injury. The running back finished the game with a season-high 165 yards on 22 carries and scored on a 71-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

Ernest Wilford, jac

Wilford had the best day of his short two-year career on Sunday with six catches for 145 yards and a touchdown. Coming into the game he only had nine receptions for 117 yards in six games this season.

10/30/2005

Alvin Pearman, jac

With Fred Taylor still ailing and listed as questionable, Pearman will see the ball an increased number of times during Sunday's game with the Rams. Although Pearman will share Jacksonville's rushing duties with fellow reserve Greg Jones, he should see a significant number of touches throughout the game.

10/29/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Jacksonville head coach Jack Del Rio said that Taylor's playing status for Sunday's game against St. Louis will be a game-time decision. The running back suffered a setback Friday in his recovery from a sprained right ankle.

10/28/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Jaguars' running back Fred Taylor experienced a setback on Friday in his recovery from a sprained ankle. Despite Taylor participating in practice, his status for this Sunday's game against the Rams has been downgraded to questionable. The former All-Pro back injured his ankle in a game on October 9 against the Bengals.

10/26/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor used the Jaguars' bye week to rest and rehab his sprained ankle, and he was able to return to practice with the team on Wednesday. Barring any setbacks over the next couple of days, he will be in the starting backfield for Sunday's matchup with the St. Louis Rams. Officially, Taylor has been listed as probable.

10/25/2005

Troy Edwards, jac

On Tuesday, Edwards signed a contract with the Detroit Lions. The Lions are short at wide receiver, and feel that the former Tennessee Titan will help them with depth at the position. He takes the roster spot of Kevin Johnson, who is out for the rest of the season.

10/18/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

According to Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio, the sprained ankle that forced Taylor to miss Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is not as severe as originally thought, and this week's bye should give the running back enough time to rest, receive treatment and recover. Del Rio is optimistic that Taylor will return to the backfield for the Jags' Week 8 matchup with the St. Louis Rams.

10/17/2005

Greg Jones, jac

With Fred Taylor sidelined with an ankle injury, the Jacksonville Jaguars gave Jones the starting nod at tailback for Sunday's meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Normally a fullback, the second-year player rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, splitting time with rookie Alvin Pearman.

10/16/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

ESPN is reporting that Taylor won't play on Sunday, and that the Jacksonville running back is inactive for the Jaguars' contest against Pittsburgh. It appears Alvin Pearman will start in his place.

Alvin Pearman, jac

Pearman appears to be the starter for Jacksonville on Sunday in Pittsburgh, after ESPN reported that Fred Taylor will not be active for the game. Pearman has rushed for 39 yards on eight carries this season. He also has caught six passes for 69 yards.

10/13/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor sprained his ankle in the closing minutes of Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and the injury has limited his involvement in practice this week. As a result, the Jaguars have downgraded the running back to questionable on the injury report for this weekend's matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is coming off his best game of the season, rushing for 132 yards on 24 carries.

10/12/2005

LaBrandon Toefield, jac

Not only was Toefield inactive for last Sunday's meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals, but he's also lost his job as the primary backup to starting tailback Fred Taylor. The third-year running back recently was surpassed on the Jaguars' depth chart by rookie Alvin Pearman.

Alvin Pearman, jac

Pearman has moved up a spot on the depth chart and is now serving as Fred Taylor's primary backup at tailback. The Jaguars' rookie, who was a fourth-round pick in this year's draft, claims the job from LaBrandon Toefield. In five games this season, Pearman has rushed for 39 yards on eight carries and also hauled in six passes for 69 yards.

10/10/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

After failing to reach the century mark in his first four games of the 2005 campaign, Taylor broke out in Sunday's 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, picking up 132 yards on 24 carries. Even with the solid outing, the Jaguars' tailback is averaging just 3.8 yards per carry this season and has scored just one touchdown through five contests.

10/7/2005

Martin Chase, jac

Chase has been released by the Jacksonville Jaguars, opening a spot on the roster for linebacker Jamie Winborn, who was acquired from the San Francisco 49ers on Friday. The defensive tackle missed the entire 2004 campaign with a knee injury and has yet to appear in a game this season.

10/3/2005

Jimmy Smith, jac

Smith was the lone bright spot for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. The veteran receiver recorded his second 100-yard performance of the 2005 campaign, finishing with five catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.

Fred Taylor, jac

After posting a career-high 37 carries in last week's win over the New York Jets, Taylor was unable to get the Jaguars' running game going in Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. The running back finished the game with just 14 yards on eight carries. For the season, he is averaging a career-low 3.3 yards per rush.

10/2/2005

Reggie Williams, jac

Williams was forced to miss the Jaguars' practice on Thursday due to a knee injury. The wide receiver was listed on the team's injury report as probable for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos. Although he should be ready to go by game time, not much should be expected of the rookie, who has logged just 13 catches this season.

9/27/2005

Brian Williams, jac

Williams is expected to miss at least one game after spraining his left knee during the second quarter of Sunday's victory over the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings' cornerback will receive treatment on a daily basis in hopes of returning to the field as soon as possible.

9/26/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor was extremely busy in Sunday's victory over the New York Jets, racking up a career-high 37 carries for 98 yards and a touchdown. The Jaguars' running back had just 36 rushes in his first two games of the 2005 campaign combined.

9/23/2005

Byron Leftwich, jac

After missing Wednesday's workouts, Leftwich returned to the field on Thursday and took part in the majority of the drills with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The quarterback is recovering after straining his groin when he was bent back awkwardly while being tackled late in last weekend's loss to the Colts. Leftwich has been upgraded from questionable to probable, and he insists that he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Jets.

9/21/2005

Martin Chase, jac

Chase has re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, filling the roster spot of safety Donovin Darius, who was placed on injured reserve with a torn ligament in his knee. The defensive tackle was with the Jags in training camp, but was released just prior to the start of the regular season.

Byron Leftwich, jac

Recovering from a strained groin, Leftwich did not practice with the Jaguars on Wednesday, but was confident that he would be ready to go by Sunday's meeting with the New York Jets. The quarterback was injured when he was bent back awkwardly while being tackled in the fourth quarter of last weekend's loss to the Colts. He was able to return to the lineup, but was obviously hobbled by the ailment.

9/20/2005

Donovin Darius, jac

An MRI has revealed that Darius has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The Jaguars' safety, who went down in the second quarter of Sunday's 10-3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, will be forced to undergo surgery and miss the rest of the 2005 campaign. He will be placed on injured reserve.

9/19/2005

Donovin Darius, jac

Darius was unable to return to the Jacksonville Jaguars' lineup after spraining his left knee in the second quarter of Sunday's 10-3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Very few details about the injury have been released, but the team fears the safety could have damage to his anterior cruciate ligament. He will undergo an MRI on Monday.

Byron Leftwich, jac

On Monday, Leftwich revealed that the injury he suffered when bent back awkwardly in Sunday's loss the Indianapolis Colts has been diagnosed as a strained groin muscle. The Jaguars' quarterback likely will be limited in practice this week, but he said the ailment will not prevent him from being under center when the team takes the field against the New York Jets next Sunday.

Chad Owens, jac

Owens has been waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars after fumbling three punts -- losing two -- in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The rookie receiver was a sixth-round pick in this year's draft.

9/12/2005

Jimmy Smith, jac

With Sunday's performance against the Seattle Seahawks, Smith made up for the dropped balls he had during Jacksonville's preseason slate. The 36-year-old receiver led the Jaguars to a 26-14 victory, finishing with a team-high seven catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns.

Fred Taylor, jac

Head coach Jack Del Rio stuck to his plan of giving Taylor 20-25 touches in Sunday's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The running back, who has been working his way back slowly after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a partial tear in the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, rushed for 76 yards on 20 carries and hauled in two passes for 14 yards.

9/11/2005

Troy Edwards, jac

Edwards has been released by the Tennessee Titans, opening a spot on the roster for fellow receiver Andrae Thurman, who was promoted from the practice squad on Sunday. Edwards inked a one-year deal with the Titans after being cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars last week.

9/9/2005

Cortez Hankton, jac

Hankton will be sidelined for at least a few weeks after undergoing surgery on his ailing right ankle on Friday. The Jaguars' receiver has been hobbled since suffering a high sprain during preseason action. He had nine catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games last season.

9/6/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor is not expected to be limited in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, and he'll likely get 20-25 carries, according to head coach Jack Del Rio. The Jaguars' running back has been working his way back slowly after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a partial tear in the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

9/4/2005

Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala, jac

Jacksonville released Fuamatu-Ma'afala on Saturday as part of the team's efforts to cut the roster to 53 players. The running back has played in 72 NFL games spread out over seven seasons with Pittsburgh and Jacksonville.

8/31/2005

Greg Favors, jac

Favors has been released by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The veteran linebacker, who has played for five different teams in his seven NFL seasons, finished the 2004 campaign with 36 tackles and matched a career high with 5.5 sacks in 15 games.

Seth Marler, jac

As anticipated, Marler has been released by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The kicker was traded to the Dallas Cowboys last week, but later was returned to the Jaguars after failing his physical. He last appeared in a regular-season game during the 2003 campaign, hitting 22 of his 33 field-goal attempts and converting all 30 point-after tries.

8/30/2005

Troy Edwards, jac

Edwards has signed with the Tennessee Titans, agreeing to a one-year contract. The veteran receiver, who was the 13th overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft (Pittsburgh), was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars last weekend after hauling in 50 catches for 533 yards and one touchdown in 16 games in 2004, including four starts.

Matt Jones, jac

With the release of Troy Edwards, Jones has moved up the Jaguars' depth chart at wide receiver. He currently sits at third, but may crack the starting lineup should Reggie Williams struggle in the role.

8/29/2005

Seth Marler, jac

Marler, who was traded to Dallas last week in exchange for a conditional draft pick, will return to Jacksonville after failing his physical with the Cowboys. The kicker, now likely to be released, last appeared in a regular-season game during the 2003 campaign, hitting 22 of his 33 field-goal attempts and converting all 30 point-after tries.

Reggie Williams, jac

Williams will go into the 2005 campaign as a starter for the Jacksonville Jaguars, lining up opposite veteran wideout Jimmy Smith. The receiver, who was the ninth overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, appeared in 27 games last season, hauling in 27 passes for 268 yards and one touchdown.

8/28/2005

Troy Edwards, jac

Despite re-signing with the Jaguars earlier in 2005, Edwards was cut by the team on Sunday. The move was made after Edwards could not move ahead of two Jaguar rookie receivers, Matt Jones and Chad Owens. Edwards was second on the team last season with 50 catches, good for 533 yards.

8/26/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Seeing his first game action since last December, Taylor rushed for 18 yards on four carries and hauled in two passes for eight yards in Thursday's exhibition game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Jaguars' running back, who reported no problems after the contest, has been working his way back slowly after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a partial tear in the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

Seth Marler, jac

The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded Marler to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for an undisclosed pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. The kicker last appeared in a regular-season game during the 2003 campaign, hitting 22 of his 33 field-goal attempts and converting all 30 point-after tries.

8/23/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

As anticipated, Taylor will make his preseason debut in Thursday's matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, but his playing time likely will be limited as a precautionary measure. The Jaguars' running back has been working his way back slowly after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a partial tear in the medial collateral ligament in his left knee. He is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Rashean Mathis, jac

Mathis has agreed to a multiyear contract extension that will keep him with the Jacksonville Jaguars through the 2011 campaign. The cornerback, who was a second-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, has not missed a game in his two seasons in the league, notching 145 tackles, seven interceptions and a forced fumble.

8/19/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor remains on schedule in his recovery from offseason surgery to repair a partial tear in the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, but the Jaguars have ruled him out of Saturday's exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The running back will continue to expand his workouts over the next week, and if no problems are reported, he should see some time against the Atlanta Falcons next Thursday.

8/16/2005

Byron Leftwich, jac

Leftwich has been limited in training camp this year, due to lingering soreness in his right arm. The quarterback, who has been wearing a sleeve on the arm, worked out with the Jaguars during Monday's practice, but he was not allowed to throw as a precautionary measure. He will be evaluated on a daily basis.

8/9/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

According to Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio, Taylor continues to expand his involvement in the team's workouts, and he took part in several plays on Monday. However, despite the progress, the running back will not play in Saturday's exhibition game against the Miami Dolphins. However, barring any setbacks, he will be ready for the start of the regular season. Until that time, LaBrandon Toefield will get most of the snaps with the first team.

8/6/2005

Kyle Brady, jac

Brady acknowledged Friday that he has lost some strength in the grip in his right hand because of a middle finger that has been swollen for more than a year. The tight end suffered permanent joint damage after rupturing a tendon in the finger during the 2004 preseason. Brady missed the first five games of last season, then played the rest of the year with a series of different braces on the hand, resulting in a career-low 14 catches.

8/2/2005

Matt Jones, jac

Jones has come to terms with the Jaguars on a five-year deal that has a base value of $8.45 million, with $6.07 of that figure guaranteed. The 21st player taken in this year's draft, the former quarterback out of Arkansas likely will make the transition to wide receiver in the pro game. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound Jones opened eyes earlier this year with 4.4, and even a couple of 4.3, 40 times at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

7/30/2005

Stockar McDougle, jac

McDougle returned to Miami's training camp Saturday after being excused by the team from practice Friday in order that he could be with his brother, Eagles' DE Jerome McDougle, who was shot during an attempted robbery on Thursday.

7/29/2005

Donovin Darius, jac

Darius finally has come to terms with the Jaguars on a long-term contract, this after being slapped with the team's franchise tag in each of the past three offseasons. The three-year pact begins in 2006. Darius will make $4.97 million this season under the terms of the one-year qualifying offer that the strong safety signed during the offseason.

7/19/2005

Khalif Barnes, jac

Barnes has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, agreeing to a four-year contract. According to his agent, the offensive tackle, who was a second-round pick in this year's draft, will receive about $3 million, including a $1.435 million signing bonus.

7/15/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

According to Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio, Taylor will practice just once a day in shorts for at least the first week of training camp. The running back, who continues to recover from offseason surgery to repair a partial tear in the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, still hopes to be ready by the start of the regular season. The Jags reportedly have shown interest in acquiring the Bills' Travis Henry as insurance.

6/23/2005

Eddie Johnson, jac

Johnson has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The punter, who was a sixth-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, averaged just 39.1 yards and fumbled snaps in three consecutive games during his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings. He later inked with the Giants, but was waived last March and did not play in the league last season.

6/22/2005

Fred Taylor, jac

Taylor, who continues to recover from offseason surgery to repair a partial tear in the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, is expected to intensify his workouts over the next few weeks to see exactly how the knee is healing. To date, the Jaguars' running back has been limited to running on the side.

5/11/2005

Donovin Darius, jac

Darius has reported to the Jaguars' training complex, and the franchise safety said that he plans to partake in the club's voluntary workouts next week. Darius, who has been hit with the franchise tag for the third straight season, skipped Jacksonville's mandatory minicamp last weekend and was fined by the team. The seven-year veteran had lobbied to be traded this offseason, but potential partners all found the Jags' asking price to be too high.

4/25/2005

Elton Patterson, jac

Patterson has signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, agreeing to a two-year contract. The defensive end began the 2004 campaign with the Bengals, bouncing back and forth between the 53-man roster and the practice squad. He then inked with Jacksonville in October and finished the season with the Jaguars.

4/21/2005

David Garrard, jac

Garrard has signed a three-year, $6.25 million contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including a $2 million signing bonus. The reserve quarterback, who is slated to earn about $450,000 in 2005, is now inked through the 2008 campaign. He appeared in four games last season, going 38 of 72 for 374 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed for 76 yards and a TD on 12 carries.