Archive for August, 2007
Jags Sign All-Pro Safety Knight
Attention to AFC South Wide Receivers: There will be a “KNIGHT” Watch warning alert, in the middle of the field. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free agent SS Sammy Knight, adding a vet to the squad’s group of youngsters at the safety spot. Jacksonville will add a “Knight” to its already dynamite defense, expecting to bolster [...]
Tackle Williams Agrees to Accept $1.5 Million Dollar Pay Cut
The Jaguars have asked and tackle Maurice Williams has agreed to take a $1.5 million dollar pay cut. Williams was the teams starting right tackle before losing his job last March. His salary cut went from him making $3.5 million down to $2 million. “As long as I’m playing football, the business side of this [...]
Punter Wilbur Lasts Less Than 24 Hours on Roster
So much for the career of Jags punter Eric Wilbur. The Florida punter worked out for Jacksonville on Tuesday, signed a contract, and was let go before the team even took the field for practice on Wednesday. The 22-year-old led the Southeastern Conference as a senior with 42.3-yard punting average, but it was not enough [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 09 2007WR Wilford Goes Down in Practice
The Jags had a tough practice on Tuesday, as wide out Ernest Wilford went down after catching a pass grabbing his left knee. He was helped off the field by two members of the Jags staff as the receiver could not put any weight on the leg. Later on a team spokesman stated that the [...]
Toefield Could Be Trade Bait in Jags Crowded Backfield
Fifth-year running back LaBrandon Toefield has been looking good in camp for the Jags. So good in fact, that he may be on the trading block if the team decides to go that route with the 5-foot-11, 235 pound bruiser. Last season Toefield had just 10 carries in the regular season, and right now he [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 07 2007Jags’ Meester To Have Surgery
Jacksonville’s starting center Brad Meester is expected to undergo foot surgery Wednesday and miss eight-to-ten weeks. The seven-year veteran broke a bone in his right foot Monday during practice. Head coach Jack Del Rio hopes Meester can return to the Jaguars after the team’s bye the week of September 30th. Originally, it was thought he [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 01 2007

