Former Jaguars great Jimmy Smith pleaded not guilty today to several charges including possession of cocaine and marijuana. The 40-year-old former WR also pleaded not guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license. A fifth charge, possessing or selling a controlled substance, was dropped.
Smith did not attend the arraignment, instead he [...]
Former first-round pick Matt Jones, a free agent receiver who was released by the Jaguars in March, has been notified he will not be suspended as the result of his violation of a court-mandated drug program, his agent said. Jones was informed by the NFL last week that he will be fined $50,000 but not [...]
PFT.com reports that the Jaguars have been awared CB cornerback Tyron Brackenridge on waivers from the Jets.
Brackenridge spent 2007 and 2008 with the Chiefs, entering the league as an undrafted free agent. He was signed by the Jets on February 19, and waived on Tuesday.
It’s unknown whether other teams made a waiver claim for [...]
The Jaguars made two roster moves Friday, waiving third-year S Chad Nkang and rookie RB Mike McLendon. Nkang, was drafted in the seventh round of the 2007 draft by the Jaguars and played in 23 games over two seasons, totaling 37 tackles on special teams. McLendon was signed as a rookie free agent following [...]
It’s going to be interesting to see how some NFL teams are going to try to get butts in the seats this season with the issues many folks in the country are facing when it comes to finances. One team that had issues last year that could very well face them again in 09 [...]
The Jaguars are giving a little competition to the backup QB spot, as today they announced they have signed veteran quarterback Todd Bouman. The pickup will mean he’ll compete with Cleo Lemon for the backup position. Lemon beat out Bouman for the spot during training camp last year, but he struggled during the [...]
FoxSports.com is reporting that OL Todd Wade has announced his retirement:
Todd Wade is passing his NFL torch to new Baltimore Ravens tackle and fellow University of Mississippi standout Michael Oher. Wade told FOXSports.com that he is retiring after nine seasons as an offensive lineman. A 2000 second-round draft choice by Miami, [...]
Ex-Virginia offensive tackle Eugene Monroe told Sporting News’ Bill Eichenberger and other reporters that he was pleasantly surprised to be drafted with the No. 8-overall pick in the NFL draft. In Jacksonville, he will be expected to anchor the Jaguars’ offensive line.
Q: What was your reaction when your name was called?
A: Incredible. It was an [...]
The Jags have brought in another quarterback, as the team today signed 11-year veteran Todd Bouman. He agreed to terms Monday afternoon with the Jaguars according to the Florida Times-Union, and will join the club next week in time for the club’s May 18th organized team activities. Bouman’s one-year deal is the result of the [...]
The Jaguars today signed defensive tackle Nader Abdallah and cornerback Mesphin Forrester to contracts.
The undrafted rookies worked out for the Jaguars during a three-day minicamp over the weekend. Terms of the deals were not released on Monday.
Jacksonville also waived offensive tackle Stefan Rodgers, cornerback Isaiah Gardner and rookie quarterback Nathan Brown. Abdallah, a 6-foot-4, 289-pounder, [...]
