MARK LONG
FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) rushes for yardage against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. Fournette used to be considered a building block in Jacksonville. Then he ended up on the trading block. Now, the bruising running back is entering the final year of his rookie contract and facing an uncertain future with the franchise. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Once Jags' centerpiece, Fournette now at career crossroads

By Mark Long 18 hrs ago
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Leonard Fournette used to be considered a building

Inter Miami players enter the field for an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla., some wearing shirts and masks with messages about race. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
MLS returns to action after poignant moment of silence

By Mark Long Jul. 08, 2020 09:54 PM EDT
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Nani called it beautiful and emotional.

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 file photo,Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. The Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to move on from running back Leonard Fournette, Monday, April 20, 2020. A person familiar with the decision says the Jaguars are actively looking to trade the fourth overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t made its plans public.(AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Jaguars decline 5th-year option on RB Leonard Fournette

By Mark Long May. 01, 2020 06:09 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have declined to pick up the

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Former Jaguars linebacker Smith has been arrested on a charge of unlawful sexual activity with certain minors. He was booked into the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Jail around 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Ex-Jaguars LB Smith charged with sexual activity with minor

By Mark Long Apr. 29, 2020 05:55 PM EDT
Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith was arrested Wednesday on a

FILE - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might be even tougher to block next season. Every team in the AFC South made at least one major move along the defensive front between free agency and the draft. Tennessee signed 2016 NFL sack leader Beasley in free agency. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
AFC South adds pass-rushing skill to already-loaded division

By Mark Long Apr. 29, 2020 12:55 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, K'Lavon Chaisson speaks on his cellphone as he holds his headphones in his lap during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. Chaisson was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first round. (NFL via AP)
Jaguars put more emphasis on character to improve culture

By Mark Long Apr. 25, 2020 09:17 PM EDT
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell says it often: They’re not

Ohio State defensive lineman Davon Hamilton runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jaguars draft Colorado WR Shenault, NT Hamilton on Day 2

By Mark Long Apr. 24, 2020 08:01 PM EDT
Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault compares himself to NFL stars Larry

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, CJ Henderson talks on the phone during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Henderson in the first round of the NFL draft. (NFL via AP)
Jaguars fill holes by drafting CB Henderson, DE Chaisson

By Mark Long Apr. 23, 2020 09:43 PM EDT
The Jacksonville Jaguars used the first round of the NFL draft to land

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2015 file photo, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin speaks to the media during an NFL football training camp in Pittsford, N.Y. Harvin is planning an NFL comeback nearly four years after his last game. The former Florida star and first-round draft pick by Minnesota in 2009 expects to get invited to a training camp this season and show his 32-year-old body still has what it takes to be an elite playmaker. “It's destiny,” Harvin told The Associated Press on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File)
Percy Harvin planning NFL comeback after 4-year hiatus

By Mark Long Apr. 22, 2020 12:00 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Percy Harvin is planning an NFL comeback nearly four

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) adjusts his helmet before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. The Washington Redskins could shock everyone and take Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa either second overall or after trading down at the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, Fle)
SEC poised to break own NFL record for 1st-round draft picks

By Mark Long Apr. 21, 2020 12:16 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is expected to shatter two

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) leaves the field on a medical cart after he was injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars waived oft-injured receiver Marqise Lee on Monday, April 20, 2020, to create nearly $5 million in salary cap space. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Jaguars waive oft-injured receiver Marqise Lee to save $5M

By Mark Long Apr. 20, 2020 03:59 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars waived oft-injured receiver

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 file photo,Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. The Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to move on from running back Leonard Fournette, Monday, April 20, 2020. A person familiar with the decision says the Jaguars are actively looking to trade the fourth overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t made its plans public.(AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
AP source: Jaguars looking to trade RB Leonard Fournette

By Mark Long Apr. 20, 2020 01:09 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to move on from

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Florida wide receiver Josh Hammond (10) runs past Idaho defensive back Jordan Grabski for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla. Hammond was “a little shocked” he didn’t get an invite to the NFL combine. He was equally surprised he didn’t get asked to the Senior Bowl. Those collegians who never got a full look _ or even a slight glance _ from NFL teams because of the coronavirus pandemic could wind up sinking in the draft, or falling out of it completely. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Draft's biggest losers: prospects without NFL medical exams

By Mark Long Apr. 17, 2020 03:32 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida receiver Josh Hammond was “a little shocked”

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars' Yannick Ngakoue is introduced during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Jacksonville, Fla. Disgruntled Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue made another public plea to be traded, this one on his 25th birthday. Ngakoue said in a Twitter post Tuesday, March 31, 2020 ,“ why hold a man from taking care of his family. It’s obvious my time is up in my current situation. Let’s both move on.”(AP Photo/Perry Knotts, File)
Jaguars' Ngakoue makes another trade plea on 25th birthday

By Mark Long Mar. 31, 2020 03:24 PM EDT
Disgruntled Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue made another

Jaguars, oft-injured TE Tyler Eifert agree to 2-year deal

By Mark Long Mar. 24, 2020 03:07 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Oft-injured tight end Tyler Eifert and the

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Jags bring back Shatley, announce deals with 3 free agents

By Mark Long Mar. 19, 2020 05:51 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back a key

AP source: Jaguars signing DL Gunter to 3-year, $18M deal

By Mark Long Mar. 18, 2020 08:08 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with the transaction says former

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP source: Jaguars dumping QB Nick Foles in trade to Bears

By Mark Long Mar. 18, 2020 01:51 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are trying to mitigate one

AP source: Jaguars revamp D with LB Schobert, CB Dennard

By Mark Long Mar. 17, 2020 03:28 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars opened free agency Tuesday

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars' Calais Campbell raises the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy before the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to trade a fifth-round draft pick in the upcoming draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars for veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
AP Source: Jags trading Campbell to Ravens for 5th-rounder

By Mark Long Mar. 15, 2020 01:09 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The "Mayor of Sacksonville" is on the move. And the