JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS NEWS

Fournette pushing for Jaguars to sign Newton

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has the backing of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette.

Jon Palmieri

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Winston not a bust, says Bucs GM

Jameis Winston's run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to an end after last season, yet Jason Licht has backed him to succeed elsewhere.

Liam Blackburn

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Winston bids Tampa Bay farewell

After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Tom Brady, the team's previous quarterback Jameis Winston said goodbye to fans.

Liam Blackburn

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Bucs QBs: Brady v Winston

With Stats Perform data, we take a look at how new Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady compares to previous starter Jameis Winston.

Liam Blackburn

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NFL free agency tracker: The 10 best available free agents still unsigned in 2020

Several good players are still available in 2020 NFL free agency.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL franchise tag tracker: Which players were tagged in 2020?

Sporting News is tracking the NFL players who received the franchise tag from their teams.

Austin Anderson

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NFL mock draft 2020: Patriots, Raiders, Cowboys, Giants go defense

Here is our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 with the actual draft fewer than three months away.

Vinnie Iyer

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Gruden named as Jaguars OC

Jacksonville Jaguars have appointed former Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden as their new offensive coordinator.

Patric Ridge

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NFL mock draft 2020: Dolphins, Panthers get Bengals' QB leftovers

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order. Here are our draft projections for the top prospects in the 2020 class.

Vinnie Iyer

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Jaguars retain coach, GM

Despite finishing the NFL season with a 6-10 record, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan is keeping hold of Doug Marrone and Dave Caldwell.

Tom Webber

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Jaguars deny Marrone firing reports

Reports suggested Doug Marrone would be fired after the Jacksonville Jaguars' regular-season finale.

Peter Hanson

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NFL mock draft 2020: Redskins pass on Young

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order for the first round. Where will the top prospects like Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and others land?

Vinnie Iyer

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Jaguars end Tom Coughlin era in shambles

The longtime NFL coach and executive was dismissed Wednesday after two seasons overseeing the Jaguars' football operations.

Dan Bernstein

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NFL power rankings: Packers, Chiefs, Seahawks rise

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the developments around the league as Week 16 arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL picks, predictions for Week 13

In our picks and predictions for Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season, Pittsburgh wins its chippy rematch against Cleveland. Plus, Minnesota escapes Seattle with a victory, and Green Bay takes care of business in New York.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL mock draft 2020: Tua Tagovailoa drops out of first round

Here is our latest 2020 NFL mock draft in the wake of a hip injury to Tua Tagovailoa, a possible No. 1 overall pick who now could slide out of the first round entirely.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings Week 12

Here are our updated NFL power rankings as Week 12 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brissett to start against Jaguars

Frank Reich confirmed Jacoby Brissett will return from a knee injury and start for the Indianapolis Colts in Week 11.

Sacha Pisani

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Seahawks soar past Buccaneers in OT

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson continued his MVP-calibre season by tying a career high with five touchdown passes for the Seahawks.

Sacha Pisani

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Deshaun Watson wearing visor

The visor is a reasonable safety precaution considering Watson got kicked in the left eye by a Raiders player in Sunday's game.

Arthur Weinstein

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NFL power rankings

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the latest developments around the league as Week 9 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

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Dareus out 4-6 weeks

The defensive tackle will have surgery on his core muscle on Thursday and is expected to be sidelined for at least a month.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Jaguars' Khan keeping Jalen Ramsey

Ramsey first requested a trade after a run-in with coach Doug Marrone during the Jaguars' Week 2 game, and he later reiterated the demand.

Arthur Weinstein

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Gardner Minshew has new nickname

Minshew rallied the Jaguars to victory in Denver Sunday, prompting Fournette to give him a new nickname.

Arthur Weinstein

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Starting QBs since Kaepernick

Each NFL team has played at least 35 games since Colin Kaepernick's last appearance, and 80 different quarterbacks have been starters.

Liam Blackburn

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Ramsey reiterates trade request

Jalen Ramsey, who requested a trade following the second game after a run-in with coach Doug Marrone, reiterated that demand on Thursday.

Arthur Weinstein

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Ramsey stepping away from Jaguars

"He will return to the team when he's ready, and we will provide an update at that time," coach Doug Marrone said in a statement Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Jalen Ramsey trade rumors

It was reported that Ramsey is "a little banged up" after receiving treatment for issues related to his lower back and hamstrings.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Tom Brady sounds off on refs

Brady tweeted his frustrations at the referees, stating he was turning off Thursday's game because of the "ridiculous penalties."

Alexis Mansanarez

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Jalen Ramsey trade rumors: Eagles, Chiefs best need-fit landing spots for Jaguars CB

Every contender should want Jalen Ramsey's services. But the Eagles and Chiefs are the best landing spots in a trade for the Jaguars cornerback based on their looming divisional and conference obstacles.

Vinnie Iyer

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Ramsey's agent has asked for trade

Ramsey, 24, has played for Jacksonville since he was selected fifth overall in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Ameer Tyree

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Julio Jones to have new contract soon

"We expect Julio to be a Falcon for life and we have no reason to think that’s going to change at all," Arthur Blank said Monday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Dolphins, Grant nearing extension

Grant, also a special teams ace, was entering the final year of his rookie deal and set to earn $720,000 in 2019.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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NFL news: Kapernick 'still ready'

We take a look at the top headlines around the NFL as preseason games start on Thursday, including Colin Kaepernick and Kenny Stills.

Chelsea Howard

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Jalen Ramsey says he used to DM girlfriends of opponents before games

Back in college, Jalen Ramsey admitted he was "grimy" and would slide in the direct messages of his opponent's girlfriend.

Jordan Heck

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Leonard Fournette says last season 'humbled' Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette said the team were "humbled" by their poor season.

Alexis Mansanarez

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When does NFL training camp start in 2019? Dates, schedules, locations for all 32 teams

NFL training camp start dates vary from team to team in 2019. Find out when training camp starts for your team this year.

Tadd Haislop

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Jaguars fine Telvin Smith $88K for missing minicamp

The sanction comes as no surprise since Smith announced in May that he will not be playing in the 2019 season for personal reasons.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Jags' Allen likely to miss minicamp

The first-round selection is dealing with a bruised knee suffered early during OTAs and has already missed most of the team's sessions.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Calais Campbell: Jaguars' season 'really comes down' to Nick Foles

"He’s a guy who’s over 30, has a lot of experience, won a Super Bowl MVP, but really what he brings is that confidence," Campbell said.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Nick Foles' wife urged him to rejoin Jaguars after miscarriage

Foles said, “I know there are a lot of people that go through this. It’s difficult. It’s really difficult."

Arthur Weinstein

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Nick Foles' absence at OTAs explained as wife announces she had miscarriage

"Emotions go back and forth from immense and overwhelming sadness…to a firm belief that God has this fully in his hands," she wrote.

Thomas Lott

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Jaguars' Leonard Fournette happy to have fresh start with new season

Leonard Fournette hopes the NFL campaign will serve as a reboot after an injury and suspension kept him off the field for half the year.

Alexis Mansanarez

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NFL Draft grades: Ranking the best, worst 2019 draft classes 1-32

Final results won't be known for a few years, but there is enough information already to make an early assessment of every team's selections.

Vinnie Iyer

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Ramsey's agent responds to Coughlin

Coughlin said, in part, Thursday: "We're very close to 100 percent attendance, and quite frankly, our players should be here."

Chelsea Howard

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NFL announces international games

London will host four NFL matches next season – including two at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – with another game to be held in Mexico.

Chelsea Howard

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Jaguars release QB Blake Bortles

With Nick Foles joining from the Philadelphia Eagles, the Jacksonville Jaguars cut Blake Bortles.

E.Jay Zarett

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Foles signs with Jaguars

Multiple big-name free agents reportedly agreed to contracts on Monday. Here is a list of the biggest moves.

E.Jay Zarett

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How many NFL teams have not won a Super Bowl?

The Patriots and Rams can't relate to this list. From long-suffering fan bases to NFL expansion teams, here's a look at the 12 who have never experienced Super Bowl bliss.

Jacob Janower

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AFC dominate NFC in blowout

Patrick Mahomes starred as the AFC defeated the NFC in the Pro-Bowl game in Orlando on Monday.

Ameer Tyree

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Austin Seferian-Jenkins sends tweet

The Jaguars tight end tweeted apparent thanks to Jaguars fans and the city Thursday, saying, "Appreciate the time Jax!... Next chapter."

Arthur Weinstein

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NFL releases 2019 Pro Bowl rosters

The NFL released the rosters for the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday.

Ameer Tyree

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Fournette alleges racial abuse

Doug Marrone says an alleged racial slur led Leonard Fournette to confront a fan in the Jacksonville Jaguars' loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Alex Fisher

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Titans' Derrick Henry ties NFL record with 99-yard touchdown run

Derrick Henry's 99-yard touchdown run against the Jaguars tied the mark set by the Cowboys' Tony Dorsett in 1983.

Jacob Janower

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Lawson fined over $33K for fight

The NFL handed Buffalo defensive end Shaq Lawson a hefty fine for his involvement in Sunday's fight during the team's 24-21 win.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Fournette to appeal suspension

Fournette was suspended by the NFL for one-game after a scuffle with the Bills Shaq Lawson.

Bob Hille

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Fournette gets one-game suspension

Fournette was involved in an altercation with Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson during their game Sunday.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Big Ben had no text reply from Bell

The Steelers' Le'Veon Bell failed to report to sign his tag by Tuesday's deadline, and Ben Roethlisberger had no response to a text he sent.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Steelers clean out Le'Veon's locker

The disgruntled running back isn’t returning to Pittsburgh this season, so his teammates took the stuff he left behind.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Jaguars quartet detained in London

The Jacksonville Jaguars confirmed earlier reports that the quartet had been detained "over restitution of a bill" on Saturday.

Arthur Weinstein

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Roger Goodell on London Super Bowl

The NFL commissioner admitted that a London NFL franchise would pose problems for postseason scheduling.

Arthur Weinstein

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Bortles: 'I'm the scapegoat'

While Bortles isn't the only one to blame for the Jaguars' slow start, he has struggled this season.

Chelsea Howard

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Ramsey remains quiet after losses

The usually talkative Ramsey gave brief answers to several questions.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Leonard Fournette injury update

Fournette has been out since he re-injured his hamstring in the Jaguars’ win over the Jets on Sept. 30.

E.Jay Zarett

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Conor McGregor throws a football at Dallas Cowboys game, internet cracks up

'About as good as his submission defence'

Sporting News

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Jaguars visiting with Ereck Flowers

The 24-year-old offensive tackle was released by the Giants earlier this week.

E.Jay Zarett

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Jalen Ramsey disses Tyreek Hill

Ramsey said his showdown with Hill Sunday is not a receiver vs. cornerback matchup, because Hill is a "return specialist."

Arthur Weinstein

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Leonard Fournette injury update

The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without Leonard Fournette again, against the New York Jets.

E.Jay Zarett

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Rishard Matthews wants release

The Titans' leader in receiving yardage the past two seasons, Matthews has seen only six targets this year.

Arthur Weinstein

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Ramsey doesn't fear Gronkowski

Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey is ready to go head to head with Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Saquon Barkley injury update

The New York Giants appear likely to have rookie running back Saquon Barkley available in week one.

E.Jay Zarett

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NFL rookie recap: Preseason Week 4

Baker Mayfield showed he could find open receivers Thursday in the Browns' preseason finale.

Alec Brzezinski

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Bortles pain-free, excited for 2018

Bortles has been dealing with pain in his right wrist since the 2016 season but is finally healthy after having offseason surgery.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Five teams closest to winning their first Super Bowl

With the Eagles' win in Super Bowl 52, the dungeon of teams that have never won the big game is less crowded. Here are the five teams in best position to escape next.

David Steele

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Bortles helps stop truck thief

Blake Bortles helped thwart a would-be thief who tried to drive off in the Jaguars quarterback's new pickup truck at a party this week in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, police say (via News4Jax.com).

Bob Hille

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How much do Super Bowl commercials cost in 2018?

Commercials before, during and after the Super Bowl have become must-see TV over the years. Here is everything you need to know about commercials during the 2018 Super Bowl.

E.Jay Zarett

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NFL coaches vote Todd Wash Sporting News Coordinator of the Year for 2017

What Todd Wash did with the Jaguars' defense in 2017 was recognized by his peers, who voted him Coordinator of the Year.

Alex Marvez

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NFL players vote Calais Campbell Sporting News Defensive Player of the Year for 2017

Jaguars defensive lineman Calais Campbell was the best defensive player in the NFL for the 2017 season, according to his peers.

Vinnie Iyer

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An official did not celebrate a touchdown with the Patriots

You might have seen a photo of an official "celebrating" a touchdown with the Patriots, but the video shows that's clearly not what happened.

Jordan Heck

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Defeat sends Jaguars back to drawing board, into tough offseason decisions

It's not Jacksonville's time ... yet. The Jaguars have some big decisions to make in the offseason, but their run to the AFC title game is reason for optimism as they proceed.

Alex Marvez

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Jaguars vs. Patriots: Score, results, highlights from AFC championship game

SN provided live updates from the Patriots' win over the Jaguars in the AFC championship game.

Skylar Rolstad

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Barry Church's hit on Rob Gronkowski was 'his job,' Richard Sherman says

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was knocked out of Sunday's AFC championship game after a helmet-to-helmet hit delivered by Jaguars safety Barry Church.

Jordan Greer

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Helmet-to-helmet hit knocks Rob Gronkowski out of AFC championship game

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski left Sunday's AFC title game against the Jaguars after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Barry Church.

Tadd Haislop

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AFC championship game: Why Jaguars match up so well with Patriots

The AFC championship game features a better matchup than a nine-point spread would suggest. Here is why the Jaguars will give the Patriots a real fight and, maybe, pull off the upset Sunday.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoffs: Picks, odds for Jaguars vs. Patriots AFC championship game

The Jaguars and Patriots play Sunday for a chance to advance to Super Bowl LII. Here are our picks and predictions for the AFC championship game.

David Steele

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American Forces Network to air AFC, NFC championship games despite government shutdown

Despite the U.S. government shutdown, American military members stationed overseas will be able to watch Sunday's AFC and NFC championship games.

Michael McCarthy

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Five ways this Patriots-Jaguars matchup mirrors 1996 AFC championship

There are some interesting comparisons from this year's AFC championship to the one the Patriots and Jaguars played in 1996. Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin are at the front again.

Bill Bender

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NFL playoffs: Each remaining team's chances of advancing to Super Bowl 52

AccuScore predicts the conference champions and participants in Super Bowl 52.

AccuScore

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Odds, picks to win Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis

Sporting News has some Super Bowl 52 predictions heading into the conference championship games.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL playoffs 2018: Conference championship odds, point spreads

New England is a big favorite again. Philadelphia is a home underdog again. The early lines for Championship Sunday.

Tom Gatto

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Against Patriots, Jaguars face a team that will be ready to punch back

As the Jaguars prepare to play the Patriots in the AFC championship game, Tom Brady and Gillette Stadium are not their biggest problems. New England will be much more prepared than Pittsburgh was in the divisional round.

Tadd Haislop

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For Jaguars or for dad's company, Tommy Bohanon helps lay foundation for success

At this time last year, Jacksonville fullback Tommy Bohanon was working for his father's contracting company. Now he's a key player for the Jaguars on their run to the AFC championship game.

Alex Marvez

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Blake Bortles' clutch fourth quarter gives him, Jaguars the last laugh

Four years of Blake Bortles jokes are well-deserved, but so is the credit he gets for two huge drives that saved the Jaguars' shocking win over the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

David Steele

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Jaguars unleash trash-talking spectacle after upset win over Steelers

After a thrilling victory over the Steelers on Sunday, Jaguars players voiced their pleasure in ruining Pittsburgh's season. Le'Veon Bell and Mike Mitchell were popular targets, in particular.

Jordan Greer

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NFL players rip Steelers' play-calling against Jaguars in divisional playoffs

The Steelers' poor start against the Jaguars on Sunday in the divisional playoffs had a lot to do with play-calling ... at least in one moment, according to NFL players.

Tadd Haislop

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Steelers vs. Jaguars: Score, results, highlights from divisional playoff game in Pittsburgh

Here is how Sunday's divisional playoff game between the Jaguars and Steelers played out in real time.

Skylar Rolstad

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NFL playoffs: Picks, odds for Jaguars vs. Steelers divisional game in Pittsburgh

The Jaguars and Steelers play Sunday for a chance to advance to the AFC championship game. Here are our picks and predictions for the divisional-round game in Pittsburgh.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoffs: Probabilities to win each divisional-round game on road to Super Bowl 52

AccuScore predicts the divisional-round winners on the road to Super Bowl 52.

AccuScore

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Bills vs. Jaguars: Score, result, highlights from wild-card playoff game in Jacksonville

The Jaguars beat the Bills in a defensive struggle and will face the Steelers in the divisional playoffs next weekend.

Skylar Rolstad

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NFL playoffs: Picks, odds for Bills vs. Jaguars wild-card game

The Bills and Jaguars are set for an AFC wild-card showdown. Here are our picks and predictions for Sunday's playoff game.

David Steele

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Don't expect a lot of playoff surprises even after topsy-turvy regular season

Love it or hate it, the chalk will prevail in this year's playoffs and the Patriots will repeat as champions.

Jeff Diamond

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Jaguars vs. Titans: Score, highlights from Week 17 game in Nashville

Marcus Mariota was the Titans' hero in a win that ended a nine-year playoff drought for the Titans.

Skylar Rolstad

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NFL schedule: Week 17 game times, TV coverage

The final NFL Sunday of the year is packed with afternoon games, many of which have playoff implications.

Skylar Rolstad

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Jaguars crash back to Earth, now have to figure out how to rise again

All the fun the Jaguars had beating up Seattle and Houston was washed away by the 10-loss 49ers. It didn't convince anyone they were ready for the playoffs.

David Steele

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NFL schedule: Week 16 game times, TV coverage

The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.

Skylar Rolstad

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Blake Bortles has been good enough for Jaguars; now comes the hard part

Yes, Blake Bortles' teammates acknowledge he is playing as well as ever this season, and they are not surprised. But the key for Jaguars quarterback now is consistency.

Alex Marvez

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Seahawks-Jaguars fight product of frustration: 'That's the way it goes'

Seahawks and Jaguars players explained to SN their fight toward the end of Sunday's game. Blake Bortles might have summed it up best: "People aren’t used to getting beat like that by the Jaguars.”

Alex Marvez

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Seahawks vs. Jaguars: Score, results, highlights from Week 14 game in Jacksonville

Check out all the highlights and stats from Sunday's Seahawks-Jaguars game in Jacksonville.

Joe Rodgers

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NFL schedule: Week 14 game times, TV coverage

Vikings-Panthers and Seahawks-Jaguars highlight the NFL Week 14 slate. Both games involve big playoff implications.

Skylar Rolstad

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Jaguars not satisfied, view Seahawks game as chance to prove they're real

Malik Jackson is calling Sunday's Seattle matchup "one of the biggest games in Jacksonville in a long time." Nearing a playoff berth, the Jaguars still feel the need to prove themselves.

Alex Marvez

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Tom Coughlin backs Eli Manning after QB's benching by Giants

Former Giants coach Tom Coughlin voiced his strong support for his former quarterback, Eli Manning, who was benched by Coughlin's successor.

Tom Gatto

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Blake Bortles always a threat to sink Jaguars by, well, being Blake Bortles

It was a matter of time before the Jaguars' No. 1 defense couldn't hold up Blake Bortles any longer. But he's all Jacksonville has, and so it will sink or swim with him.

David Steele

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Titans or Jaguars? Handicapping race to crown new AFC South champion

For the Titans and Jaguars, 2017 has been a special season, and look good enough to end two of the AFC's longest playoff droughts. Jacksonville, however, looks better.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bengals are a mess again, so no wonder A.J. Green snapped

Was the state of the Bengals the reason A.J. Green went after Jalen Ramsey Sunday? You can't blame him if it was. They're falling and dragging him down with them.

David Steele

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Dante Fowler Jr.'s apparent turnaround a byproduct of Jaguars' defensive arrival

Dante Fowler Jr. credits a new support system around him in Jacksonville for his improvement on and off the field this year.

Alex Marvez

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Jaguars owner Shad Khan: Jealousy fueling President Donald Trump's anti-NFL rhetoric

Jaguars owner Shad Khan says President Donald Trump is being vindictive because he hasn't been able to buy a team. Trump lost the bidding for the Bills in 2014 to Terry Pegula.

Tom Gatto

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Leonard Fournette builds case to beat Deshaun Watson, Kareem Hunt in rookie race

The NFL offensive rookie of the year race in 2017 is a three-way battle. SN's Vinnie Iyer explains why Leonard Fournette has the best chance to win the award over Deshaun Watson and Kareem Hunt.

Vinnie Iyer

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Colts' Parry arrested in Arizona

The second-year Colts player was arrested in Scottsdale, Ariz., early Saturday morning and after allegedly trying to steal a golf cart taxi.

Ron Clements

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Jaguars hire Doug Marrone as coach; fans don't seem thrilled

Doug Marrone's career coaching record doesn't prompt much optimism among Jacksonville fans.

Jordan Heck

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LaDainian Tomlinson headlines Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists

Tomlinson, Brian Dawkins and Jason Taylor were the three finalists in their first year of eligibility.

Ron Clements

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Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan to interview for 4 head coaching positions

Shanahan, who helped the Falcons lead the NFL in scoring this season, may be the hottest head coaching prospect on the market.

Arthur Weinstein

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The Blitz Read: Playoff field set with streaking Packers, Patriots, Steelers

The Packers and Patriots enter the playoffs riding six-game win streaks while the Steelers have won seven straight.

Ron Clements

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Colts' Robert Mathis to retire, can surpass Dwight Freeney's sack total in last game

Robert Mathis, 35, will play his last game Sunday but says he's a "Colt for life."

Bob Hille

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Making sense of Week 17’s playoff scenarios

The Buccaneers have to beat the Panthers and hope a lot of things go their way in order to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

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Tom Coughlin reportedly interviews for Jaguars job

A familiar face could be rejoining the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Gabrielle McMillen

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 16

As some NFL teams are preparing for the playoffs, other clubs such as the Jets, Rams and Vikings are a mess with one week remaining.

Ron Clements

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Marcus Mariota 'shouldn't' lose mobility with surgery, could return for OTAs

Titans QB Marcus Mariota is expected to miss four to five months after surgery this week on his broken leg.

Marc Lancaster

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J.J. Watt, Eddie Lacy and other injured players that impacted the NFL season

Injuries to key players affected the fortunes of several teams during the 2016 NFL season. We take a look at what might have been.

Arthur Weinstein

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The Blitz Read: Brutal Week 16 for playoff-bound Raiders, Seahawks

The Raiders and Seahawks both saw star players go down with broken legs. The Titans lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to the same injury.

Ron Clements

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Jaguars to interview Tom Coughlin, but perhaps not for head coaching job

Tom Coughlin, the first coach in Jacksonville Jaguars history, will interview this week.

Arthur Weinstein

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Giants among several teams hoping to clinch playoff spots

Thursday's Giants-Eagles game kicks off a Week 16 slate chock-full of playoff implications.

Ron Clements

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Jaguars players found out about Gus Bradley's firing through Twitter

Jaguars players felt like the coach deserved a better firing.

Jordan Heck

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Pro Bowl rosters headed by Raiders, Falcons players

The 2017 Pro Bowl will be played at Orlando's Camping World Stadium on Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. ET.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: AFC South a jumbled mess with two games remaining

Thanks to a pair of improbable wins, the Titans and Texans are 8-6, but the Colts are right behind them after Sunday's win in Minnesota.

Ron Clements

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Texans bench Brock Osweiler after poor start against Jaguars

Tom Savage replaced Osweiler with the Texans trailing 13-0 in the second quarter and led the team to a 21-20 comeback win.

Ron Clements

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Texans have had it with Brock Osweiler, who is now an expensive clipboard holder

Brock Osweiler, the $72 million man, was benched by the Texans on Sunday.

Ron Clements

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Seahawks among teams with chance to clinch

The Seahawks can clinch the NFC West with a win Thursday over a dysfunctional Rams team that has lost eight of nine and four straight.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 14

The biggest news of the day was the decision of the Rams to fire Jeff Fisher, who is not the scapegoat for the team's 4-9 record.

Ron Clements

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Mike Zimmer will don special glasses to coach Vikings vs. Jaguars

Still recovering from two surgeries to repair a detached retina, Vikings coach Mike ZImmer will return to the sideline to coach Sunday.

Arthur Weinstein

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Weekend Kickoff: NFL playoff berths hinge on Cardinals-Dolphins game

The Raiders, Patriots and Seahawks can clinch playoff spots this weekend — with some help.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 13

Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown 11 pick-sixes, but won just 10 games. He said this season has been a nightmare.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Chiefs' Eric Berry kicks off NFL's season of giving in heartfelt homecoming

Quarterbacks were in the giving spirit on Sunday, with 24 interceptions thrown and five fumbles lost by NFL signal callers.

Ron Clements

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Weekend Kickoff: Cowboys look to stay hot before weekend of inter-conference matchups

If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 12 Local Headlines: Derek Carr fights through pain; Justin Houston premonition comes true

Derek Carr fought through a painful finger injury, while Justin Houston delivered a one-man show in a pulsating Week 12.

Nicholas McGee

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Weekend Kickoff: Playoff implications loom large on Thanksgiving

For the first time since 1935, each game played on Thanksgiving Day will feature teams with records of .500 or better.

Ron Clements

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Marcell Dareus claims he was hacked, didn't write 'F— the Bills, I love weed'

The Buffalo defensive tackle wanted to clear up an Instagram post from his account.

Jordan Heck

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 11

Steve Smith may be destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but that doesn't mean the veteran receiver has the respect of his opponents.

Ron Clements

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Just what the heck's wrong with NFL kickers?

NFL kickers combined to miss 12 extra points Sunday, including a pair of misses by Giants kicker Robbie Gould and Cincinnati's Mike Nugent.

Ron Clements

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Saints, Panthers eager to play despite short week

For the Saints and Panthers, who are both coming off gut-wrenching losses Sunday, this week’s game offers a chance to erase a bad taste.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 10

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't give up on one of his troubled players while the Browns are hoping to welcome back their original 2016 QB.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 10 Local Headlines: Twinkle-toes Parks thanks ballet for PAT return

Week 10 of the NFL season delivered as nine of Sunday's games were decided by a score.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: Does anyone want to win the NFC South or North?

The NFC South was 1-3 on Sunday while the North teams were 0-3 as the Detroit Lions were on their bye.

Ron Clements

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Weekend Kickoff: Five reasons to watch the Browns-Ravens, seriously

Against an opponent the Browns know very well, they could get their first win. Do you really want to miss that?

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 9

There is a growing distrust of the NFL by players and Monday night's game did little to remedy that.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Special teams on the uptick past the NFL midway point

Sunday was a special kind of day in the NFL. That was either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the team.

Ron Clements

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Mike Pereira contradicts officials on critical Chiefs-Jaguars fumble

The former NFL vice president of officiating contradicted the official’s statement that the still frame replay isn’t available to them.

Steven J. Gaither

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WATCH: Angry Travis Kelce throws towel at official, gets ejected

Travis Kelce was ejected during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Jaguars after throwing his hand towel at an official.

Joe Rodgers

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Chiefs' warmups make special connection with local fallen soldiers

Each player wore special military warmup sweatshirts with the names of local Gold Star recipients' names embroidered across their hearts.

Joe Rodgers

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Weekend Kickoff: Bucs-Falcons start off division showdowns

We’re more than halfway through the season and nearly every division is still up for grabs.

Ron Clements

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Chiefs sign Bishop Sankey to bolster RB depth

A former second-round pick by the Titans, Sankey was released prior to the season.

Travis Durkee

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Jaguars fine with Blake Bortles seeking help outside of coaching staff

Blake Bortles is bringing in a QB guru to help him with his struggles.

Jordan Heck

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Jaguars fire offensive coordinator Greg Olson after 2-5 start

The move comes after Jacksonville lost to Tennessee on Thursday.

Travis Durkee

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Gus Bradley and his 14-41 record aren't going anywhere, Jags owner says

The Jags were down 27-0 by halftime as the defense gave up 354 yards in two quarters and it appeared the team gave up in the fourth quarter.

Bob Hille

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Jaguars have ‘some soul-searching to do’ following blowout against Titans

There are doubts now as to whether Gus Bradley will be around for Jacksonville’s next game on Nov. 6 at Kansas City.

Ron Clements

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Blake Bortles, Jaguars fall flat again with Gus Bradley's job on the line

The Jaguars trailed 27-0 at halftime and were completely dominated by the Titans.

Ron Clements

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NFL Weekend Kickoff: Games have been bad, sure, but they’ve been close

A near-record number of games through the first seven weeks have been decided by seven points or fewer.

Ron Clements

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Blake Bortles calls Jaguars' color rush uniforms 'ugly as hell'

They are very yellow.

Jordan Heck

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Sorry, Jacksonville, but Jaguars' best home-field advantage is in London

Wide receiver Allen Robinson straight called out the Jaguars' home fans.

Jordan Heck

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He Said What?! Best Week 7 quotes

Following their respective Week 7 games, several NFL players and coaches took some time for self-reflection.

Ron Clements

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Jaguars' Jalen Ramsey on ejection: 'I would do it again'

The Jaguars rookie cornerback was ejected after fighting with Raiders receiver Johnny Holton.

Arthur Weinstein

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The Blitz Read: Turnovers galore mar NFL season's ugliest day of football yet

Of the 13 games played Sunday, 10 of them had multiple turnovers in what was the sloppiest day of the season thus far.

Ron Clements

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NFL Weekend Kickoff: Can Packers rekindle Lambeau mystique?

London’s Twickenham Stadium will host an NFL game for the first time with the Giants and Rams facing off at the famed rugby venue.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! This coach threw his team under the bus

One coach ripped his team for how they finished the game, while two others are calling for instant relay for pass interference. The best quotes from NFL Week 6.

Ron Clements

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Unlike Rams' move, Raiders' Las Vegas courtship comes with transparency

It's appearing more apparent the Oakland Raiders will move to Las Vegas after Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed legislation into law.

Ron Clements

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Weekend Kickoff Week 6: NFL playoff hopefuls face must-win situations

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only 12 teams that began the season 1-4 went on to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 4 Headlines: Panthers not dwelling on loss of Josh Norman; no panic in New England

We look at the headlines from Week 4 of the NFL season, which was defined by close finishes and more injuries.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: For Panthers, Cardinals, what a difference a year makes

Even the Patriots and Broncos were not immune to misfortune Sunday, a rough day for each of last year's NFL semifinalists in different ways.

Brandon Schlager

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Jim Irsay: Andrew Luck 'has to change the way he plays'

Colts owner Jim Irsay says there's nothing wrong with Andrew Luck's shoulder, but he's got to be more careful about sacrificing his body on

Arthur Weinstein

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 3

The Eagles are one of five unbeaten NFL teams through three weeks, and the hype around rookie quarterback Carson Wentz continues to grow.

Ron Clements

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'Old man' Steve Smith teaches Jags rookie Jalen Ramsey trash talking lesson

The veteran receiver and rookie corner got into an exchange of words after Sunday's game.

Jordan Heck

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NFL Week 3 headlines: From savvy Carson Wentz to 's—y' Jets

Here's a look at some of the local headlines from around the NFL this weekend.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: Turnovers help Bills, Vikings pull off upsets of NFC favorites

Three weeks into the season, both the Panthers and Cardinals are 1-2 while the Vikings, Eagles, Ravens, Patriots and Broncos are 3-0.

Ron Clements

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Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley did his part to help his team protect a 7-0 lead over the Jaguars with a sick first-quarter interception.

Marcus Dinitto

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'He Said What?!' The best NFL quotes from Week 2

Coaches and players aren't going to panic with 14 games remaining on the schedule. They will complain about officials, though.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 2 Headlines: Patriots hail 'baby' Brissett as injury bug strikes

After a Sunday slate in which the injury bug hit the NFL hard, we round up some of headlines from Week 2.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: Injuries ravage NFL rosters in Week 2

Not only did the Patriots lose Jimmy Garoppolo with a shoulder injury, several top running backs also suffered injuries on Sunday.

Ron Clements

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Danny Woodhead carted to locker room with leg injury

Woodhead was unable to put any pressure on his right leg after catching a 4-yard pass.

Ron Clements

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Head2Head: Adrian Peterson, Eddie Lacy to face tough run defenses

During their season-opening victories last Sunday, the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings combined to make 10 tackles for a loss.

Ron Clements

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Chris Ivory returns to Jaguars after 'challenging time' in hospital

The running back wouldn't discuss what happened to him, but he's glad to be back with his team.

Jordan Heck

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Weekend kickoff: 'Color Rush' precedes playoff rematches, home debuts

The NFL’s second “Color Rush” season begins Thursday night with the New York Jets taking on the Buffalo Bills.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 1

Marcus Peters talks about his show of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick; plus, sarcasm by Bill Belichick and straight talk by Cardinals GM Steve Keim.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 1 Headlines: Terrance Williams 'aware' of clock, Dolphins owner backs protests

After a wild opening weekend, we look at some of the headlines from around the NFL.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: Derek Carr outduels Drew Brees in wild Week 1

Oakland's victory in New Orleans was just one of 10 games that came down to the wire on the NFL's first Sunday.

Ron Clements

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Jordy Nelson returns to help Packers beat Jaguars

Jordy Nelson made the most of his comeback.

Ron Clements

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Jaguars RB Chris Ivory hospitalized, misses season opener

Chris Ivory was hospitalized Sunday morning and missed the Jaguars season opener against the Packers. He was replaced by T.J. Yeldon.

Arthur Weinstein

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It took a year, but Melvin Gordon finally scores first NFL touchdown

Last year wasn't the rookie season the Chargers envisioned when they moved up two spots to select Melvin Gordon with the 15th overall pick.

Ron Clements

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Jaguars rookie Jalen Ramsey challenges Aaron Rodgers

Many believe Aaron Rodgers will try to pick on the rookie in Week 1. Ramsey hopes he does.

Alec Brzezinski

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Storylines for 2016 NFL season

Beginning with Thursday's Super Bowl rematch, there are plenty of storylines to watch, including milestones within reach and predictions.

Ron Clements

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Aaron Rodgers uses golf club on house fly in new State Farm commercial

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has returned as a spokesman for State Farm in hilarious fashion.

Ron Clements

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Weekend kickoff: Super Bowl rematch begins season

The 2016 NFL seasons gets started Thursday night in Denver with the defending Super Bowl champion Broncos welcoming the team they beat.

Ron Clements

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