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Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan, from left, head coach Doug Pederson, first round draft pick Travon Walker, and Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke hold a jersey during a press conference Friday, April 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Travon Walker, a defensive lineman from the University of Georgia, was the overall No. 1 pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Top pick Travon Walker signs $37.4M rookie deal with Jaguars

By Mark Long May. 12, 2022 03:48 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 1 overall draft pick Travon Walker signed a four-year,

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, left, talks with place kicker Josh Lambo after Lambo missed his second field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Former NFL place-kicker Josh Lambo has filed a lawsuit Tuesday, May 10, 2022 against the Jacksonville Jaguars seeking more than $3.5 million in salary and damages for emotional distress caused by former head coach Urban Meyer. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Kicker's lawsuit could shed light on Meyer's time with Jags

By Mark Long May. 11, 2022 12:34 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Placekicker Josh Lambo's lawsuit against the Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke answers questions from the media during a press conference Friday, April 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Travon Walker, a defensive lineman from the University of Georgia, was the overall No. 1 pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Jaguars address D in NFL draft, get little help for Lawrence

By Mark Long Apr. 30, 2022 08:56 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence doesn’t appear to have a true No. 1

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan smiles as he answers questions from the media during a press conference for Travon Walker, the Jacksonville Jaguars first round pick and No. 1 overall in the NFL football draft, Friday, April 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Jaguars get QB Lawrence help, draft Kentucky C Luke Fortner

By Mark Long Apr. 29, 2022 10:14 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Given Jacksonville's history at center, Luke Fortner should

FILE - Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. Walker is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Jags take 'athletic freak' Walker with top pick in NFL draft

By Mark Long Apr. 28, 2022 08:25 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Travon Walker “had a good feeling” he might be the top pick

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) is shown during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars essentially ruled out taking a left tackle with the top pick in the NFL draft by agreeing to terms with veteran Cam Robinson on a three-year extension Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
AP source: Jags, LT Robinson agree to 3-year, $54M extension

By Mark Long Apr. 27, 2022 11:04 AM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars essentially ruled out taking a

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson watches during warm ups before the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Jacksonville, which chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence last year and is expected to add Michigan pass rusher Hutchinson, Georgia's Travon Walker or an offensive tackle next, is looking to become the first to say it nailed both selections. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Jaguars trying to become 1st to nail back-to-back top picks

By Mark Long Apr. 23, 2022 02:46 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke turned

In a photo provided by Melissa Hutchinson, Aidan Hutchinson takes a selfie with family and fans after Michigan's win over Ohio State on Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jacksonville is expected to select Hutchinson with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, April 28. It's easy to see why the Jaguars would want him after watching what Hutchinson did last year at Michigan. Scouts who searched for more about his background found out Chris and Melissa raised a well-rounded son, uniquely shaped by a close-knit family that includes two older sisters. (Aidan Hutchinson via AP)
Jaguars fielding no offers for top pick, narrow choice to 4

By Mark Long Apr. 22, 2022 06:18 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are open to trading the No. 1 pick

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Jaguars have the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft for the second consecutive year. Alabama left tackle Evan Neal or North Carolina State’s Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu seemingly make as much sense for Jacksonville as Michigan standout pass rusher and betting favorite Aidan Hutchinson.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Jaguars could justify drafting offensive tackle at No. 1

By Mark Long Apr. 20, 2022 12:39 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Coach Doug Pederson’s first step in rebuilding the woeful

FILE- Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Robinson signed his franchise tender with the Jaguars on Wednesday, April 13. 2022, guaranteeing him $16.7 million this season. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Jaguars LT Robinson signs 1-year, $16.7M franchise tender

By Mark Long Apr. 13, 2022 02:50 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson signed his

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2017, photo, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan stands before an NFL football game against between the Jaguars and the Baltimore Ravens at Wembley Stadium in London. The Black News Channel shut down on Friday, March 25, 2022, after failing to meet its payroll and losing the support of its chief investor, Kahn. The network, founded by former GOP congressman J.C. Watts, relaunched last year following an investment by Kahn, hiring 250 Black journalists and production personnel. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Jaguars to play 1 home game annually at Wembley through '24

By Mark Long Mar. 29, 2022 11:04 AM EDT
With other NFL teams encroaching on the United Kingdom, the Jacksonville Jaguars want

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder (65) walks to the sideline during a timeout in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Linder is contemplating retirement after eight injury-filled seasons, according to a person familiar with discussions. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, Friday, March 18, 2022, because Linder is still weighing his career options. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Longtime Jaguars center Linder, a 5-time captain, retires

By Mark Long Mar. 28, 2022 08:58 AM EDT
Brandon Linder was one of the best centers in the NFL when healthy. That wasn't the

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder (65) walks to the sideline during a timeout in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Linder is contemplating retirement after eight injury-filled seasons, according to a person familiar with discussions. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, Friday, March 18, 2022, because Linder is still weighing his career options. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
AP source: Jags' Linder considering retirement after 8 years

By Mark Long Mar. 18, 2022 10:23 AM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Veteran center Brandon Linder has likely played his final

FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk looks on after playing against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game Jan. 9, 2022, in Phoenix. Kirk signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, March 17, 2022, that includes $37 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
Overpaid? Jags' Kirk relishes chance to prove doubters wrong

By Mark Long Mar. 17, 2022 06:51 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Christian Kirk spent the first part of his NFL career

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jaguars hope to never have to spend big again in free agency

By Mark Long Mar. 16, 2022 11:36 AM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars hope to never need to spend like

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, on Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville followed its free-agent spending spree with a cost-saving move: cutting veteran linebacker and defensive captain Myles Jack on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Jaguars cut veteran LB Myles Jack to create $8M in cap space

By Mark Long Mar. 15, 2022 05:51 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville followed its free-agent spending spree with a

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AP source: Jaguars open free agency with 6 splashy moves

By Mark Long Mar. 14, 2022 05:30 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No one should be calling Jacksonville Jaguars general

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jags tag Robinson again, clear path for pass rusher at No. 1

By Mark Long Mar. 08, 2022 05:36 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars used their franchise tag on left

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, left, and Doug Pederson, new head coach of the NFL football team, smile during a news conference, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Long)
Jaguars reverse course on EVP, stick with Pederson/Baalke

By Mark Long Mar. 01, 2022 01:23 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan reversed course on

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, left, and Doug Pederson, new head coach of the NFL football team, smile during a news conference, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Long)
Pederson's staff with Jags includes OC Taylor, DC Caldwell

By Mark Long Feb. 17, 2022 12:45 PM EST
New Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson announced his full staff Thursday, with