query: when did the jacksonville jaguars become an nfl team

pos: History of the Jacksonville Jaguars History of the Jacksonville Jaguars The history of the Jacksonville Jaguars, an American football team in the National Football League (NFL), formally dates to November 30, 1993, when the NFL awarded Jacksonville, Florida the expansion franchise that became the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars, along with the Carolina Panthers, started play in the 1995 NFL season as expansion teams. For decades, Jacksonville had earned a reputation of being a good football town, hospitable for both college and pro football. Every year the city hosts the Gator Bowl, an annual civic highlight traditionally accompanied by parties, ceremonies, parades and other events leading

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars that are televised nationally on ESPN or NFL Network. Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are an American professional football franchise based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The team plays its home games at TIAA Bank Field. The Jaguars and the Carolina Panthers joined the NFL as expansion teams for the 1995 season. Since their inception, the Jaguars have won division championships in 1998 and 1999 (as members of the now-defunct AFC Central) and 2017 (as members of the AFC South) and

neg: Sports in Jacksonville the NFL's American Football Conference (AFC). The Jaguars joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1995, along with the Carolina Panthers. In 1990, the NFL had announced it would expand by two teams, and Jacksonville entered the bidding war. Jacksonville was the smallest market among the bidders, and was considered the unlikeliest choice. However, in 1993, after a series of negotiations, the NFL announced that the second franchise would go to Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars play at TIAA Bank Field in downtown Jacksonville. The Jaguars have won three division championships, in 1996, 1999, and 2017, and they have made

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are an American professional football franchise based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The team plays its home games at TIAA Bank Field. The Jaguars and the Carolina Panthers joined the NFL as expansion teams for the 1995 season. Since their inception, the Jaguars have won division championships in 1998 and 1999 (as members of the now-defunct AFC Central) and 2017 (as members of the AFC South) and have qualified for the playoffs seven times, most recently

neg: Kyle Brady his mother when they appeared on the stage. Although Brady became what NFL Films later described as a "solid player", fans did not forget the team not choosing Sapp. Brady went on to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1999 and had his best year in the NFL with the Jaguars. In the 2000 season, he set career highs with 64 receptions and 729 receiving yards. He was the Jaguars' Man of the Year in 2003. Brady had a reputation with the Jags as a very durable player, having only missed nine games in his twelve seasons in the NFL,

neg: 2003 Jacksonville Jaguars season 2003 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2003 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the ninth season for the team in the National Football League. The Jaguars failed to improve upon their 6–10 regular season record in 2002 and did not make the playoffs. Oddly, despite being in existence since 1995, this season marked the first time that the Jaguars played the San Diego Chargers. This is due to old NFL scheduling formulas in place prior to 2002; the Jaguars had played the Chargers’ division rivals the Kansas City Chiefs four times; the Denver Broncos three times and the Oakland Raiders twice (though not

neg: Wembley Stadium one regular season game a year at Wembley since. On 21 August 2012, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced a four-year deal to become temporary tenants of Wembley by playing one regular season game each year between 2013 and 2016 and becoming the first team to return to Wembley in consecutive years. On 16 October 2012, the NFL announced there were to be two NFL regular season games played at Wembley Stadium during the 2013 season. The Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings on 29 September 2013 and the San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars on 27 October 2013. This is an attempt

neg: History of the Jacksonville Jaguars banner and designation of a specific section of the Gator Bowl as a non-alcohol, family section for proposed home games. Though the efforts proved unsuccessful, it did serve as a launching pad for the city's attempt to gain an NFL expansion team.:) Jacksonville had long sought an NFL franchise, and in 1989 an ownership group, Touchdown Jacksonville!, organized. The group initially included future Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Jacksonville developer Tom Petway, and came to be led by shoe magnate Wayne Weaver, founder of Nine West. In 1991, the NFL announced its decision to expand the league by two teams,

neg: Jaguars–Titans rivalry a 14–10 halftime deficit to eventually win 33–14. The Titans then lost to the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV. In recent years, the rivalry featured two of the most productive running backs in the NFL: Maurice Jones-Drew of Jacksonville and Chris Johnson of Tennessee. In 1993, the NFL awarded expansion franchises to the cities of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Jacksonville, Florida. The Charlotte franchise would become the Carolina Panthers of the National Football Conference, and the Jacksonville franchise would become the Jacksonville Jaguars of the American Football Conference. The Jaguars would compete in the Central division of the

neg: Sports in Jacksonville team. Jacksonville is also home to two universities, Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida, which compete in NCAA Division I. Several college sporting events are also held in Jacksonville annually. Jacksonville is home to one major league professional team — the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League — and several minor league teams. Football is by far the most popular sport in the Jacksonville area. The city is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). The only major league-level sports team to play in Jacksonville, the Jaguars currently play in South Division of

neg: Jacksonville, Florida City DJ's. The bands Inspection 12, Cold and Yellowcard were also well known and had a large following. Following the millennium, Fit For Rivals, Burn Season, Evergreen Terrace, Shinedown, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Black Kids became notable bands from the city. Jacksonville is home to one major league sports team, the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). The Jaguars joined the NFL as an expansion team in the 1995 season; they play their home games at TIAA Bank Field. In 2005, Jacksonville hosted Super Bowl XXXIX. The PGA Tour, which organizes the main professional golf tournaments in

neg: 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars season games blacked out on local TV. Due to an NFL rule, in order for a home game to be televised in a team's market, all tickets must be sold within 72 hours of kickoff. Many factors lead to a decrease in ticket sales for the Jaguars, including Jacksonville being a small market, a bad local economy, and low expectations for the team coming into the season. The Jaguars drew attendances under 50,000 in their first six home games. The only game that was televised in the Jacksonville market in 2009 was the final home game of the season when the

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars of 1995. Along with the Carolina Panthers, the Jacksonville Jaguars entered the NFL as the first expansion teams in almost 20 years. Both teams participated in the 1995 NFL expansion draft, with the Jaguars taking Steve Beuerlein with the first pick. Beuerlein quickly lost his starting job to former Green Bay Packers backup Mark Brunell. The Jaguars finished their inaugural season with a record of 4–12. Both the Jaguars and the Panthers (7–9) broke the previous record for most wins by an expansion team (3) set by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1968. The inaugural season featured many of the players

neg: Jonathan Woodard Jonathan Woodard Jonathan Woodard (born September 19, 1993) is an American football defensive end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Central Arkansas. Woodard was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round (226th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. On May 23, 2016, he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during team workouts. He underwent surgery the same day, and missed his entire rookie season. On September 2, 2017, Woodard was waived by the Jaguars.

neg: Brandon Linder placed on injured reserve on November 13, 2018. Brandon Linder Brandon Linder (born January 25, 1992) is an American football center for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami. Linder was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round, 93rd overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft. He was selected to Pro Football Focus' Pro Bowl team as a reserve his rookie year after starting 15 games at guard. On October 5, 2015, he

neg: Brandon Linder Brandon Linder Brandon Linder (born January 25, 1992) is an American football center for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami. Linder was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round, 93rd overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft. He was selected to Pro Football Focus' Pro Bowl team as a reserve his rookie year after starting 15 games at guard. On October 5, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder

neg: 2008 Detroit Lions season the Bears’ defense prevented any possible comeback from happening. With their ninth consecutive road loss, not only did the Lions fall to 0–8, but following the Bengals’ victory over the Jaguars, the Lions remained the only winless NFL team. In week 10 the Lions went home, donned their throwback uniforms, and played an interconference game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the first quarter, Detroit trailed early as Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee got a 34-yard field goal. The Lions would respond as QB Drew Stanton made his NFL debut and completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE John Owens on his

neg: Eric Wood in the fourth quarter of an 18–15 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, after Jaguars defensive tackle Montavious Stanley ran into Wood's leg. Wood underwent season-ending surgery in a Jacksonville hospital and did not return to Buffalo with the team. He was placed on the injured reserve list on November 24, 2009. On March 30, 2010, Wood told the Buffalo Bills that his leg was healing well and that he gave it an 80% chance to be ready for training camp. He eventually started 14 games in the 2010 NFL season, missing only Steelers and Vikings games because of an ankle

neg: 2015 Jacksonville Jaguars season by the Jaguars after the 2015 NFL Draft: Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. NFL International Series 2015 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2015 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise's 21st season in the National Football League and the third under head coach Gus Bradley. The Jaguars improved on their 3–13 record in 2014, finishing with a 5–11 record and winning their most games in a season since 2011. While they improved upon their previous 2 seasons, the Jaguars were eliminated from playoff contention before their Week 16 loss to the New Orleans Saints when the Houston Texans defeated the

neg: Aaron Morgan Aaron Morgan Aaron Morgan (born December 30, 1988) is a former American football outside linebacker who played for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Louisiana-Monroe. Morgan was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2010 NFL Draft. Morgan and two other undrafted free agents made the Jaguars' opening day roster. On October 5, 2012, he was released after the team signed Micheal Spurlock and promoted Ryan Davis from the practice squad. Morgan was signed

neg: Pat Flaherty (American football) overhaul began. On January 22, 2016, Flaherty was hired by new head coach Chip Kelly to become the offensive line coach of the San Francisco 49ers. On January 14, 2017, Flaherty was hired by new head coach Doug Marrone to become the offensive line coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL head coaches under whom Pat Flaherty has served: Pat Flaherty (American football) Pat Flaherty (born April 27, 1956) is an American football coach. He is currently the offensive line coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). Flaherty attended East Stroudsburg University and was a student and

neg: 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season however, was not as efficient. The Jaguars finished last in the NFL in passing yards and total offensive yards gained in 2011. The Jaguars' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011. 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise's 17th season in the National Football League and the 9th under head coach Jack Del Rio, who was fired on November 29 and replaced on an interim basis by defensive coordinator Mel Tucker. The team had hoped to improve on their 8–8 record from 2010, but exceeded their loss total in Week 13, and were officially

neg: 2003 Jacksonville Jaguars season since 1997). Jacksonville defeated New Orleans 20–19 in the week 16 game despite the River City Relay, a play that has gone down in NFL lore. Week 3 was Mark Brunell’s last game as a Jaguar, as he was benched forcing rookie quarterback Byron Leftwich to take his spot for the rest of the season. Brunell left the team at the end of the season. 2003 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2003 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the ninth season for the team in the National Football League. The Jaguars failed to improve upon their 6–10 regular season record in 2002 and

neg: 1999 Jacksonville Jaguars season coordinator. Under Capers, the team went from 25th in 1998 to 4th in 1999 in total defense. The Jaguars defense yielded the fewest points in the NFL with 217 (an average of 13.6 points per game). "Pro Football Reference", however, argues that the 1999 Jaguars gained the fifth-easiest schedule of any NFL team between 1971 and 2017 inclusive. Both regular season losses were to the Tennessee Titans, and they lost again to Tennessee in the AFC Championship Game, making the Titans the only team to beat them the entire season. However, the only other occasion the Jaguars opposed an team

neg: NFL International Series one of their eight home games each year at Wembley Stadium. However, on August 13, 2012, the team announced that they would not play the proposed games in London in 2013 and 2014, only the 2012 game against the New England Patriots that had already been scheduled. Goodell had previously proposed the use of certain regular teams in the International Series in an effort to build a fan base for those teams, raising the prospect of a permanent NFL team on the British Isles. An NFL bid to become anchor tenants of London's Olympic Stadium failed. The Jacksonville Jaguars took

neg: Donovin Darius cuts. He was subsequently signed by the Miami Dolphins, but was released again in October. Darius signed a one-day ceremonial contract with the Jaguars on March 1, 2013 to retire as a member of the team. He currently serves on the NFL Players Association Executive Committee and resides in Jacksonville, Florida, where he earned an MBA from Jacksonville University. Donovin Darius Donovin Lee Darius (born August 12, 1975) is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars 25th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft, and played for nine seasons with the

neg: Jacksonville Roar of the team from May to February. They are frequently joined by team mascot Jaxson de Ville to participate in events in the Jacksonville metropolitan area where they sign autographs and pose for pictures. Jaguars marketing and sales operations manager Steve Livingstone commented, "when the cheerleaders do an autograph signing, the interest is just phenomenal". The Jaguars charge $150 per cheerleader per hour for non-charity appearances. They also join NFL tours to entertain US servicemen around the world. In 2006, a Roar swimsuit calendar was introduced, and has been produced each year since. Each year, 250 girls age 6-17 participate

neg: History of the Jacksonville Jaguars the franchise's continued viability in Jacksonville. Supporters began the "Team Teal" drive to drum up ticket sales. The city negotiated a five-year, $16.6 million naming rights deal with Jacksonville-based EverBank to rename the stadium EverBank Field. As a result, the Jaguars' attendance increased dramatically in 2010. While attendance figures were stagnant for most of the NFL, Jacksonville saw an increase of 36.5%, by far the highest in the league, and had none of their home games blacked out. The 2010 season proved a big year for the Jaguars on the field as well. Running back Maurice Jones-Drew emerged as second

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars several measures aimed at ensuring the franchise's continued viability in Jacksonville. Supporters began the "Team Teal" drive to drum up ticket sales. The city negotiated a five-year, $16.6 million naming rights deal with Jacksonville-based EverBank to rename the stadium EverBank Field. As a result, the Jaguars' attendance increased dramatically in 2010. While attendance figures were stagnant for most of the NFL, Jacksonville saw an increase of 36.5%, by far the highest in the league, and had none of their home games blacked out. The 2010 season proved a big year for the Jaguars on the field as well. Running back

neg: Josh Lambo team, the Chargers. Lambo got married to Megan in June 2018. Josh Lambo Joshua Gregory "Josh" Lambo (born November 19, 1990) is an American football kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2015 and then signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 17, 2017. He played college football at Texas A&M and is a former professional soccer goalkeeper. Born in Lansing, Michigan, Lambo moved with his family to Crystal Lake, Illinois when he was a small child. He played club soccer for

neg: 2014 Jacksonville Jaguars season second half, with the help of two defensive touchdowns. The Jaguars did not win a single road game during the season, the second time such a thing happened in franchise history. Draft trades The following is a list of notable rookie free agents signed by the Jaguars after the 2014 NFL Draft: 2014 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2014 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise's 20th season in the National Football League and the second under head coach Gus Bradley. They failed to improve upon their 4–12 record from 2013 and finished 3–13, and finished third in the AFC South for

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017 after a ten-season playoff drought. From their inception until 2011, the Jacksonville Jaguars' majority owner was Wayne Weaver. The team was then purchased by Pakistani-born businessman Shahid Khan for an estimated $770 million. In 2015, Forbes estimated the team value at $1.48 billion. In 1989, the prospective ownership group "Touchdown Jacksonville!" was organized. The group initially included future Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Jacksonville developer Tom Petway, and came to be led by shoe magnate Wayne Weaver, founder of Nine West. In 1991, the NFL announced plans to add two expansion teams in 1994 (later delayed until 1995),

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars LSU in the second round. The Jaguars traded Dante Fowler Jr. mid-season to the Los Angeles Rams for a 2019 third-round pick and 2020 fifth-round pick. The day after the NFL awarded the expansion team to Jacksonville, a triumphant Wayne Weaver held up the Jaguars' proposed silver helmet and teal jersey at the NFL owners' meeting in Chicago. The team's colors were to be teal, gold, and silver with black accents. However, this jersey and helmet design, with a gold leaping jaguar, created controversy. Ford Motor Company, then-parent of the automaker Jaguar, believed that the Jaguars' logo bore too much

neg: Curtis Dvorak "I’ve always told myself (I’ll do it) until we win a Super Bowl." Unfortunately, the Jaguars did not win a Super Bowl in 2014 and Curtis had a change of heart and decided to hang up the cat suit on June 23, 2015. After a month of retirement, Dvorak accepted a co-host position on the local television show, "First Coast Living" and contributing stories to "Good Morning Jacksonville", both shows on WJXX and WTLV. Curtis Dvorak Curtis John Dvorak (born July 16, 1974) was primarily known as Jaxson de Ville, official mascot of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football team. He

neg: History of the Jacksonville Jaguars In a surprising move, the NFL owners voted 26-2 in favor of awarding the 30th franchise to Jacksonville. The video was subsequently edited later to include a mention about the NFL. Along with the Carolina Panthers, the Jacksonville Jaguars entered the NFL as the first expansion teams in almost 20 years. Both teams participated in the 1995 NFL Expansion Draft, with the Jaguars taking Steve Beuerlein with the first pick. Beuerlein quickly lost his starting job to former Green Bay Packer backup Mark Brunell. The Jaguars finished their inaugural season with a record of 4–12. Both the Jaguars and the

neg: WJXT local broadcast rights to Jacksonville Jaguars preseason football games, replacing WTLV as the official station for the NFL franchise (WTLV had carried preseason games and Jaguars-related programs starting with the team's 1995 inaugural season); the deal also included carriage of the team's coaches show and other Jaguars-related television programs. The station had already been airing Jaguars games since 1998, when CBS gained the national broadcast rights to football games from the NFL's American Football Conference division. That year, speculation arose that WJXT would become an independent station after it had only reached a one-year affiliation renewal with the network, instead

neg: Chris Banjo Chris Banjo Ayokunmi Christopher Oluwaseun Banjo (born February 26, 1990) is an American football safety for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at SMU. Banjo was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He has also played for the Green Bay Packers. Banjo attended Southern Methodist University, where he played on the SMU Mustangs football team from 2008 to 2011. "Source: SMUMustangs.com" After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Banjo signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 18, 2013. On July 25, 2013, he was released

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars upsets in NFL playoff history, the Jaguars defeated the Broncos by the same score as the previous week against the Bills, 30–27. Upon their return home, the Jags were greeted by an estimated 40,000 fans at the stadium. Many of these fans had watched the game on the stadium JumboTron displays and had stayed into the early hours of the morning when the team arrived. In the AFC Championship Game, the Jaguars miracle season came to an end, as they lost 20–6 to the New England Patriots, in Foxboro. Their fellow second-year NFC expansion team, the Carolina Panthers, also got

neg: Jacksonville, Florida The consolidation created a 900 square mile entity. Mayor Ed Austin was elected into office in 1991, beating incumbent mayor Tommy Hazouri. His most lasting contribution is the River City Renaissance program, a $235 million bond issued in 1993 by the city of Jacksonville which funded urban renewal and revamped the city's historic downtown neighborhoods. Austin oversaw the city's purchase and refurbishing of the St. James Building, which would eventually become Jacksonville's city hall. He was mayor at the time Jacksonville was awarded its National Football League franchise, the Jacksonville Jaguars. The NFL awarded Jacksonville an NFL franchise called the

neg: 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise's 17th season in the National Football League and the 9th under head coach Jack Del Rio, who was fired on November 29 and replaced on an interim basis by defensive coordinator Mel Tucker. The team had hoped to improve on their 8–8 record from 2010, but exceeded their loss total in Week 13, and were officially eliminated from postseason contention. With the 10th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, they selected quarterback Blaine Gabbert from the University of Missouri, and Gabbert would replace Luke McCown as the starting

neg: Johnstown Jackals National Indoor Football League. The team was coached by former United High School football coach Frank Krevetski. The then-current coach of United High School, Chris Matava, joined the team as offensive coordinator. The Jackals name changed three times after their first season. Since Johnstown did not join the new league, they held a fan vote on a new team name. The fans voted on Jaguars, and the team rebranded, including a new logo and website. The NFL demanded that Johnstown must change the team name, since the Jacksonville Jaguars own the right to the name. The team rebranded again, this

neg: History of the Jacksonville Jaguars off this season 7–9 and did not manage to make the playoffs. In the offseason, the Jaguars parted ways with veteran players John Henderson and Reggie Hayward as part of the team's "youth movement". However, 2009 also saw the team's attendance numbers plummet, leading to television blackouts and speculation that the team could eventually be moved or sold. 2009 marked a low point, with the team's attendance averaging around 50,000, causing seven of the eight home games to be blacked out, and leading NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to address the issue with owner Wayne Weaver. Jacksonville is one of the

neg: Kevin Lockett 1, he was released by the 2002 Redskins after tallying 11 receptions (including two touchdowns) for 129 yards, and a second touchdown pass making him two-for-two. He joined the Jacksonville Jaguars two days after his release, and had five receptions (including two touchdowns) in his seven games for the team. Although less productive in terms of yards and receptions, the 2002 NFL season gave Lockett his career-high 4 touchdown receptions (and a touchdown pass). He re-signed with Jacksonville in the spring of 2003, but did not play any games for the 2003 Jaguars. He was picked up by the 2003

neg: Paul Smith (quarterback) selected in the 2008 NFL Draft and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 28. Jacksonville immediately waived their third-team quarterback, allowing Smith to take his spot on the scout team. On July 31, 2008 Smith was waived by the Jaguars. On August 31, Smith was re-signed to the Jaguars' practice squad. He was waived on August 30, 2009 to make room on the roster for Todd Boeckman. In October 2009, Smith took a position as assistant chaplain at the University of Tulsa, apparently ending his playing career. After spending the next year out

neg: Jaguars–Titans rivalry the Titans made it in by beating the Jaguars in week 17. <br> Jaguars–Titans rivalry The Jaguars–Titans rivalry is a professional American football rivalry between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans in the National Football League (NFL)'s AFC South division. The first game of the rivalry was played on September 3, 1995, at EverBank Field (then Jacksonville Municipal Stadium) in Jacksonville, Florida. In the first regular season game for Jacksonville's new expansion franchise, the Titans, then known as the Houston Oilers, defeated the Jaguars 10–3. The rivalry intensified during the 1999–2000 postseason, when the 14–2 Jaguars, champions of the AFC

neg: Abry Jones Abry Jones Abry Jones (born September 8, 1991) is an American football defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jaguars after the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia. Following the 2013 NFL Draft, Jones was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. He made the team's 53-man roster on August 30, 2013. Jones made his NFL debut on October 6, 2013, against the St. Louis Rams. On October 20, 2013, Jones made his first career tackle against the San

neg: Leon Searcy Leon Searcy Leon Searcy (born December 21, 1969) is an American football coach and former player. Searcy is a former NFL offensive lineman who played primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars in an 11-year career from 1992 to 2002. He was drafted in the first-round, 11th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers following his graduation from the University of Miami in the 1992 NFL Draft. The first draft pick in the post-Chuck Noll era. Beginning in 1993 (his second year) Searcy was installed at the right tackle position. He stayed until he left the team for the Jacksonville Jaguars

neg: Denard Robinson rushing on 20 carries but no receptions for the 2013 Jacksonville Jaguars. On September 7, in week 1 of the season, Robinson had his first reception. On September 28, Robinson made his first career NFL start against the San Diego Chargers. On October 19 in week 7 of 2014, Robinson made his first start at running back in place of an injured Toby Gerhart. He had an NFL-career-high 127 rushing on 22 carries against the Cleveland Browns to help the 2014 Jacksonville Jaguars end a nine-game losing streak. It was the first 100-yard rushing game for the team for the

neg: Tyler Shatley Tyler Shatley Christian Tyler Shatley (born May 5, 1991) is an American football guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jaguars after the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson where he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. Following the 2014 NFL Draft, Shatley was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. He made the team's 53-man roster on August 30, 2014. On February 21, 2017, Shatley signed a one-year extension with the Jaguars. He played in all 16 games

neg: AFC South 16. In the previous week, the Jaguars had clinched their first playoff birth since 2007, with a win against the Texans. Team earned first-round bye.<br> Stats updated through 2016 season. AFC South The AFC South is a division of the National Football League (NFL)'s American Football Conference (AFC). It was created before the 2002 season when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. Since its creation, the division has had the same four members: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans. Before the 2002 season, the Texans did not exist, the Colts belonged to the AFC

neg: Ereck Flowers a trade with a team couldn't be worked out. The next day, Flowers was officially released by the Giants. On October 12, 2018, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Flowers to a one-year contract after Josh Wells was placed on injured reserve. Ereck Flowers Ereck Flowers (born April 25, 1994) is an American football offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted by the New York Giants with the ninth overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. A native of Miami, Flowers originally attended Krop High

neg: Andre Branch Andre Branch Orlandus Andre Branch (born July 14, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft with the 38th overall pick. Branch attended Clemson University from 2007 to 2011. For his career he had 179 tackles and 17.5 sacks. As a senior in 2011, he was a first team All-ACC pick after recording 77 tackles and 10.5 sacks. Branch was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round

neg: Rod Issac Rod Issac Roderick Devone Issac (born February 20, 1989) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a fifth round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Middle Tennessee State University. Issac attended Miami Central High School in Miami, Florida. Issac was a senior captain at Middle Tennessee State University. Issac was voted first team all-conference by the coaches and media of the Sun Belt Conference. Issac was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft with the 147th

neg: 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars season 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the 15th season for the team in the National Football League. This was the first season for new general manager Gene Smith, who hoped to usher in a "rebuilding" era for the Jaguars franchise. The Jaguars improved upon their 5–11 record in 2008, however did not make the playoffs. The team got new uniforms for the 2009 season. Team owner Wayne Weaver reportedly wanted to "clean up" the look, feeling that the team had too many uniform styles. In 2009, the Jaguars had 7 of their 8 regular season home

neg: 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars season Jaguars played the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday Night Football. Through the 2015 season, the Jaguars have not had any games blacked out since. 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the 15th season for the team in the National Football League. This was the first season for new general manager Gene Smith, who hoped to usher in a "rebuilding" era for the Jaguars franchise. The Jaguars improved upon their 5–11 record in 2008, however did not make the playoffs. The team got new uniforms for the 2009 season. Team owner Wayne Weaver reportedly wanted to "clean up"

neg: 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars season record, not only tying the Kansas City Chiefs for the leagues worst record of 2012, but it was also the worst in franchise history. Their 1–7 record at home was also their lowest home record in team history. The following is a list of notable rookie free agents signed after the 2012 NFL Draft: NOTES: 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise's 18th season in the National Football League. It was the first under the new ownership of Shahid Khan and the first season for head coach Mike Mularkey. The Jaguars entered the season hoping

neg: Jeris Pendleton selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 7th round with the 228th overall selection of the 2012 NFL Draft. At 28 years of age, he was one of the oldest players ever drafted. He was also the first Ashland player to be drafted since Bill Overmyer was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1972 NFL Draft. Following the 2012 preseason, Pendleton earned a spot on the Jaguars active roster. Pendleton became the first Ashland player to make an NFL team since kicker Tim Seder, who was also a member of the Jaguars in 2002. Pendleton was released on May

neg: Jaguars–Titans rivalry Jaguars–Titans rivalry The Jaguars–Titans rivalry is a professional American football rivalry between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans in the National Football League (NFL)'s AFC South division. The first game of the rivalry was played on September 3, 1995, at EverBank Field (then Jacksonville Municipal Stadium) in Jacksonville, Florida. In the first regular season game for Jacksonville's new expansion franchise, the Titans, then known as the Houston Oilers, defeated the Jaguars 10–3. The rivalry intensified during the 1999–2000 postseason, when the 14–2 Jaguars, champions of the AFC Central division, hosted the newly named Titans, who were 13–3. The Titans erased

neg: History of the Jacksonville Jaguars Broncos scored two touchdowns early in the game, after the first quarter, the Jaguars largely dominated. In what is often regarded as one of the three biggest upsets in NFL playoff history, the Jaguars defeated the Broncos by the same score as the previous week against the Bills, 30-27. Upon their return home, the Jags were greeted by an estimated 40,000 fans at the stadium. Many of these fans had watched the game on the stadium JumboTron displays and had stayed into the early hours of the morning when the team arrived. In the AFC Championship Game, the Jaguars miracle

neg: WTLV of the Jacksonville Jaguars when the NFL team began operations in 1995, by virtue of NBC holding the broadcast rights to the American Football Conference (which the Jaguars are part of). It aired most Jaguars games until 1998, when the team's telecasts moved to WJXT (channel 4) after CBS acquired the broadcast rights to the AFC's regular season and playoff games (most Jaguars games are now televised on WJAX-TV (channel 47), which obtained the CBS affiliation in July 2002). WTLV also aired a weekly television show called "Monday Night Live", which aired at 7:00 p.m. every Monday evening during the

neg: History of the Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars would win again the very next week against the Houston Texans 27-20 on Thursday night, improving to 4-9. After finishing the 2013 season with a 4-12 record, a two-win improvement over the previous season, the Jaguars traded their 2011 NFL draft first round draft pick Blaine Gabbert to the San Francisco 49ers for the 6th round pick of the 2014 NFL draft. Maurice Jones-Drew, after 7 years with the Jaguars, also left the team and signed a three-year contract with the Oakland Raiders. In the first round of the 2014 NFL draft the Jaguars selected quarterback Blake Bortles from

neg: Briean Boddy-Calhoun named All-Big Ten Third Team by the media and was an honorable mention selection by the conference coaches in recognition of his successful season. After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Boddy-Calhoun signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on May 1, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Jaguars during final team cuts. On September 4, 2016, one day after his release from the Jaguars, Boddy-Calhoun was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns. He made his regular season NFL debut against the Miami Dolphins in a 24-30 loss in Week 3. Boddy-Calhoun finished the game with

neg: Denard Robinson do quarterback drills, but he did return punts, made catches while running routes, and also did running back drills. Scouts concluded he should become a running back first before developing into a wideout. Robinson's 40-yard dash official time of 4.43 was the tenth fastest on February 24 (quarterback, running back and wide receiver day). After disappointing as a receiver at the Senior Bowl, Robinson caught every pass during the gauntlet drill. Robinson was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 5th round of the 2013 NFL Draft with the 135th overall selection. He was selected as a running back when

neg: AFC South AFC South The AFC South is a division of the National Football League (NFL)'s American Football Conference (AFC). It was created before the 2002 season when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. Since its creation, the division has had the same four members: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans. Before the 2002 season, the Texans did not exist, the Colts belonged to the AFC East, and the Titans and Jaguars were members of the AFC Central. Indianapolis, Tennessee, and Jacksonville all won multiple division titles and wild card berths in their prior respective divisions.

neg: National Football League NFL team is based in the contiguous United States. Although no team is based in a foreign country, the Jacksonville Jaguars began playing one home game a year at Wembley Stadium in London, England, in 2013 as part of the NFL International Series. The Jaguars' agreement with Wembley was originally set to expire in 2016, but has since been extended through 2020. The Buffalo Bills played one home game every season at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, as part of the Bills Toronto Series from to . Mexico also hosted an NFL regular-season game, a 2005 game between the

neg: Dirk Koetter coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). In his first year in the NFL, he had immediate success setting franchise records for total points scored and yards gained while helping the Jaguars to an 11–5 record. In his five seasons with the Jaguars, the team cumulatively ranked third in the NFL in rushing yards over that time span in addition to having the NFL's leading rusher in Maurice Jones-Drew in 2010. On January 15, 2012, Koetter was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. On January 2, 2013, the Falcons signed Koetter to a

neg: Josh Wells Josh Wells Joshua Ryan Wells (born February 14, 1991) is an American football offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jaguars after the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at James Madison. Following the 2014 NFL Draft, Wells was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. He made the team's 53-man roster on August 30, 2014. On September 4, 2016, Wells was placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury. He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on

neg: Tyler Shatley in 2017, starting four at center and right guard due to injuries. Tyler Shatley Christian Tyler Shatley (born May 5, 1991) is an American football guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jaguars after the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson where he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. Following the 2014 NFL Draft, Shatley was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. He made the team's 53-man roster on August 30, 2014. On February 21, 2017, Shatley signed

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars rookie years. The Jaguars finished off this season 7–9 and did not manage to make the playoffs. In the offseason, the Jaguars parted ways with veteran players John Henderson and Reggie Hayward as part of the team's "youth movement". However, 2009 also saw the team's attendance numbers plummet, leading to television blackouts and speculation that the team could eventually be moved or sold. 2009 marked a low point, with the team's attendance averaging around 50,000, causing seven of the eight home games to be blacked out, and leading NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to address the issue with owner Wayne Weaver.

neg: Hakim Akbar by the team on August 31, 2003. On December 11, 2003, Akbar was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but only spent five days there before being signed to the active roster of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Akbar then spent the final two weeks of the season on the inactive list after being signed off the Tampa Bay practice squad on December 16, 2003 by the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 2004, he was allocated to NFL Europe. He was released by the Jaguars on September 7, 2004. It was the last time he was a member of an

neg: Marlon McCree Eric Weddle. On March 8, 2008, McCree was signed by the Denver Broncos. McCree re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on June 3, 2009. He was released on September 5, 2009. McCree was a 2015 Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee. On January 17, 2012, McCree reached a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to return to the team as an assistant coach. Marlon McCree Marlon Tarron McCree (born March 17, 1977) is a former American football safety. He was drafted by the Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kentucky. McCree

neg: Willie Jackson (American football) the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (109th pick overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft. After being inactive during all of the season, he asked the team to leave him unprotected in the 1995 NFL Expansion Draft, so he could get an opportunity to play in another place and not be a reserve behind Michael Irvin. In , the NFL's two new expansion teams, the Carolina Panthers and the Jacksonville Jaguars, participated in the 1995 NFL Expansion Draft, an opportunity to pick available players from the rosters of the existing NFL teams. The Jaguars picked Jackson from the Cowboys' unprotected

neg: Rome Douglas (American football) and his team won the 1995 Pacific 10 athletic conference championship. After college, Douglas played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants and St. Louis Rams. In 1999, Douglas signed on as offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars; however, after being placed on reserve due to injury, he spent his off-season playing for NFL Europe. Douglas was drafted by Rhein Fire in the first round and later traded to Berlin Thunder. In his second season, Douglas played for the Barcelona Dragons. Douglas finished his NFL Europe career in the 2000 World Bowl championship before returning to the NFL with the

neg: Sports in Jacksonville Sports in Jacksonville Jacksonville is home to a number of professional sports teams, and the city has a long history of athletics. The Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) compete at the major league level. Additionally, the PGA Tour is headquartered in the suburb of Ponte Vedra Beach, where it hosts The Players Championship every year. In addition, Jacksonville has a number of minor league sports teams. These include the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baseball team, the Jacksonville Icemen ice hockey team, the Jacksonville Sharks indoor football team, the Jacksonville Axemen rugby league team, and the Jacksonville Giants basketball

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars other NFL teams located in subtropical climates traditionally practice: wear their white jerseys at home during the first half of the season — forcing opponents to wear their dark ones under the sweltering autumns in Jacksonville. The only exceptions were in 2004 and 2008–10, when the Jaguars chose to wear teal for all home games. In the preseason, the Jaguars typically wear teal at home since these games are played at night when there is very little advantage with the heat. Following the logo change, the redesigned uniforms featured an all-black helmet, white pants with teal, black, and gold stripes,

neg: 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season team that needed the win to maintain their playoff chances. This game had the distinction of being what is believed to be the largest points spread in NFL history, as Pittsburgh was favored by 24. This record was surpassed in 2013 when the Denver Broncos were favored in a 28-point spread against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Though the Broncos won the game, they did not cover (winning only 35–19) leaving Pittsburgh with the largest point spread covered by a favourite. This is the only game in NFL history in which a favourite has covered a spread of more than 20 points.

neg: John Chick Grey Cup final game, Chick recorded three tackles, one quarterback sack and forced one fumble. After the 2009 CFL season, Chick was named the league's top defensive player. Chick signed with the Indianapolis Colts (NFL). He spent the entire 2010 NFL season on the team's practice roster. Chick joined the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) for the 2011 NFL season. During his first season with the Jaguars, Chick played in 11 games with the team. He was on the Jaguars roster for the 2012 season, spending six games on the physically unable to perform list before being promoted to the active roster.

neg: Tony Khan (football executive) Tony Khan (football executive) Tony Khan is an American football executive and businessman. He is a co-owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) and the Premier League team Fulham F.C. Khan is the son of Shahid Khan, who purchased the Jaguars in 2011 and Fulham F.C. in 2013. Khan was born on October 10, 1982, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. Khan joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in July 2012, and currently serves as Senior Vice President, Football Technology & Analytics.

neg: Los Angeles Rams by evaluating bids and soliciting potential buyers. The sale price was unknown, but at the time "Forbes" magazine's most recent estimate listed the Rams' value at $929 million. On the final day to do so, then-minority owner Stan Kroenke invoked his right of first refusal to buy the 60% of the team that he did not already own. The original intended buyer, Shahid Khan, would later acquire the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2011 season. Pursuant to NFL rules, owners are prohibited from owning other sports teams in markets where there is already an NFL team. At the time of purchase,

neg: 2013 Jacksonville Jaguars season the 2013 NFL Draft: NFL International Series 2013 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2013 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise's 19th season in the National Football League, the first under general manager David Caldwell, and the first under head coach Gus Bradley. Although they missed the playoffs and started 0-8, the Jaguars improved upon their franchise-worst 2–14 record from 2012; but failed to improve their 1-7 home record from last year. Much like 2012, the root of their victories were intra-division. The Jaguars also gained a close non-divisional victory over the Browns to finish 4-12. NOTES: The following is a list

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars the world's largest. The Jaguars managed to end their season with a 3–13 record. Dante Fowler Jr. was selected by the Jaguars as the third overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft. However, Fowler tore his ACL at rookie minicamp on May 8 and did not return for the 2015 season. Josh Scobee was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2016 NFL Draft sixth round pick. Jason Myers took over as the main placekicker for the Jaguars. The Jaguars finished the 2015 season with a record of 5–11, the team's fifth straight losing season and their eighth straight non-winning

neg: 2000 Jacksonville Jaguars season Wade, crippled the Jaguars all season, with the result that after a fair start the Jaguars fell in Week 4 to five consecutive losses and were out of the running for a postseason berth by November. Ultimately the team’s tally of wins was halved vis-à-vis 1999. At the close of the season, the Jaguars also had problems with being $31 million over the salary cap. 2000 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2000 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise’s sixth year in the National Football League. The Jaguars in 1999 had obtained an NFL-best record of 14–2 and thrashed the Miami Dolphins

neg: 2000 Jacksonville Jaguars season 2000 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2000 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise’s sixth year in the National Football League. The Jaguars in 1999 had obtained an NFL-best record of 14–2 and thrashed the Miami Dolphins 62–7 in their divisional round game. However, they were helped to this by an extremely easy regular season schedule. In 2000, the Jaguars were severely hit by the loss of safety Carnell Lake for the entire season to foot surgery, and by an ultimately career-ending knee injury to right tackle Leon Searcy. Further offensive line injuries, notably to left tackle Zach Wiegert and center John

neg: History of the Jacksonville Jaguars up to the game. Jacksonville is also host to the Florida–Georgia rivalry, the annual college football rivalry game between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs. The Gator Bowl stadium was built out of steel trusses and was frequently built onto, with the final addition of the reinforced-concrete west upper deck coming in 1982. The stadium hosted short-lived teams in both the World Football League (Jacksonville Sharks/Express), American Football Association (Jacksonville Firebirds, a team that coincidentally used the Jaguars name in its earlier years) and the United States Football League (Jacksonville Bulls) and the occasional NFL exhibition game. The city

neg: Joe DeCamillis Joe DeCamillis Joe DeCamillis (born June 29, 1965) is an American football coach who is the special teams coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). DeCamillis was formerly the assistant head coach and special teams coordinator for the Chicago Bears for two seasons. Before that, he coached for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, and Jacksonville Jaguars. DeCamillis did not play football in college. DeCamillis wrestled for the University of Wyoming where he was an All-American by virtue of finishing 8th at the 1988 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. On May 2, 2009, the

neg: Winston Guy Winston Guy Winston Guy Jr. (born April 23, 1990) is a former American football safety. He played college football at Kentucky. Guy was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts. Guy was selected in the sixth round (181st overall) by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft. On August 31, 2013, Guy was released by the Seahawks during final team cuts. Guy was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 1, 2013. After starting at safety the first three

neg: George Wrighster George Wrighster George Frederick Wrighster III (born April 1, 1981) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon. Wrighster has also been a member of the New York Giants. Wrighster was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round (104th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played six seasons with the team before being released on April 3, 2009. He often showed flashes of greatness, but missed 30 games due to injury. Wrighster was signed by the

neg: Courtney Greene to the All-Big East first team. Greene was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played three seasons for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2009 to 2011. He appeared in 30 games and had 90 tackles. Courtney Greene Courtney Greene (born November 23, 1986 in New Rochelle, New York) is a former American football safety. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2009 NFL Draft and played three seasons for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played college football at Rutgers. Greene starred at New Rochelle High School alongside future college teammates Ray

neg: Tony Williams (American football) un-signed for the 2005 season and was a free agent. Before the 2006 season he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars but did not play in any games. Tony Williams (American football) Tony Williams (born July 9, 1975 in Germantown, Tennessee) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Memphis. Williams also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars. Williams was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 5th round of the 1997 NFL Draft.

neg: Marcedes Lewis Lewis was a first-team All-Pacific-10 selection, a consensus first-team All-American, and won the John Mackey Award, given annually to the top tight end in college football. Lewis was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football with running back Maurice Jones-Drew at UCLA who was also selected on the first day by the Jaguars. In July 2006, Lewis signed a five-year, $7.5 million contract that included $4.9 million guaranteed. Lewis initially did not live up to expectations in terms of pass catching ability with 91

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars and numbers with gold inner trim and black outer trim. The home jersey was teal with white numbers and the away jersey was white with teal numbers. Both jerseys had a black collar and no sleeve stripes. A prowling jaguar on each sleeve replaced the leaping jaguar going across both shoulders in the original design. The Jaguars in 1995 were the first NFL team to have 2-tone borders on their numbers and lettering, and the first NFL team to show a complex logo (the crawling Jaguar) on the sleeve. Minor modifications were introduced to the Jaguars uniform during this time,

neg: Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville is one of the league's smallest markets, though its stadium is relatively large; since 2005 the team has covered nearly 10,000 of the stadium's 73,000 total seats with tarp in order to lower the stadium's official capacity to a more typical size and reduce blackouts. 73,000 total seats still ranks as one of the largest in the NFL. From 2008 the team further suffered from the late-2000s recession, which hit Florida particularly hard, and structural changes within the NFL that disadvantage teams in smaller markets. In 2010, to address this issue, the team and the City of Jacksonville undertook

neg: R. Jay Soward R. Jay Soward Rodney Jay Soward (born January 16, 1978) is a former gridiron football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft and played only one season in the NFL after multiple suspensions derailed his career. he is currently serving an indefinite suspension from the NFL (since January 2002), and is still a member of the Jaguars. Soward burst onto the college football scene with a 4-touchdown game vs. UCLA in his freshman season with USC. The Jacksonville Jaguars took Soward with their first-round selection (29th overall) in the

neg: Keelan Cole 748 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. In Week 2 of the 2018 season, Cole recorded seven receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown in the 31–20 victory over the New England Patriots. Keelan Cole Keelan Lawrence Cole (born April 20, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent after the 2017 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kentucky Wesleyan. On May 1, 2017, Cole was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. On August 10,

neg: Thurston Armbrister Thurston Armbrister Thurston Armbrister (born December 25, 1992) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami. Armbrister signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Armbrister attended Hollywood Hills High School where he played safety. Armbrister also played basketball and ran track and field in high school. On May 2, 2015, Armbrister signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2015 NFL Draft. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jaguars.

neg: Keelan Cole Keelan Cole Keelan Lawrence Cole (born April 20, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent after the 2017 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kentucky Wesleyan. On May 1, 2017, Cole was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. On August 10, 2017, Cole played his first preseason game, catching a 97-yard touchdown pass against the New England Patriots. On September 10, 2017, in the season opener, Cole made his regular season debut in a

neg: Super Bowl XXII included: Anaheim, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Pasadena, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Tampa, and Tempe. The Philadelphia host committee assembled what was considered a strong, but long-shot bid, hoping to win the first outdoor Super Bowl in a cold weather city. Jacksonville and Tempe had no NFL team at the time; the Jacksonville Jaguars were founded in 1993 and did not start play until 1995, while the Cardinals moved from St. Louis to Tempe in 1988. After the balloting for XXI took over two hours to complete, XXII was also voted on, but the voting for

neg: DJ Chark was ranked tenth best wide receiver by "Sports Illustrated". The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Chark in the second round (61st overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Chark was the eighth wide receiver drafted in 2018. On May 25, 2018, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Chark to a four-year, $4.44 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1.31 million. In the Jaguars' Week 2 victory over the New England Patriots, Chark recorded his first professional reception, which went for 13 yards. However, he did lose the ball on a fumble on the same play. DJ Chark Darrell Chark Jr. (born September 23,

neg: LaRoy Reynolds LaRoy Reynolds LaRoy Reynolds (born November 3, 1990) is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent after the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Virginia. After attending Matthew Fontaine Maury High School in Virginia, Reynolds would play college football for the University of Virginia After going undrafted, Reynolds made the Jacksonville Jaguars' final roster on August 30, 2013. Reynolds was suspended by the NFL on November 12, 2013 for four games for violating the NFL policy

neg: 2008 Jacksonville Jaguars season With the loss, the Jaguars finished the season at 5–11 and last place in the AFC South. 2008 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2008 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the 14th season for the team in the National Football League. The Jaguars failed to improve upon their 11–5 record from 2007 and did not make the playoffs, contrary to many preseason predictions. The Jaguars struggled to a 5–11 finish, the franchise's worst record since 2003. The team's struggles were in part, the result of a rash of injuries to the team's offensive line. The Jaguars lost starting guards Vince Manuwai and Maurice