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FILE - This file Sept. 24, 2017 file photo shows Shad Khan at Wembley Stadium in London. The Jacksonville Jaguars will play two home games in London next season, strengthening the franchise’s foothold in an overseas market the NFL is eager to expand. The Jaguars will play back-to-back games at historic Wembley Stadium, giving them a potential “home-field” advantage in the second one since they won’t have to travel that week. Specific dates were not announced.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)
Jaguars to play consecutive home games in London next season

By Mark Long Feb. 04, 2020 12:00 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars will play consecutive home

AFC wide receiver Courtland Sutton, of the Denver Broncos, (14) scores a touchdown ahead of NFC linebacker Shaquil Barrett, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, (58), during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pro Bowlers remember Kobe Bryant as AFC tops NFC again

By Mark Long Jan. 26, 2020 05:45 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Green Bay linebacker Za’Darius Smith hastily organized an

NFC tight end Austin Hooper, of the Atlanta Falcons, laughs as he runs a route during a practice for the NFL Pro Bowl football game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pro Bowl packed with pending free agents like Brees, Henry

By Mark Long Jan. 25, 2020 02:57 PM EST
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A number of Pro Bowlers are about to get paid.

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, then-Washington Redskins head football coach Jay Gruden gestures during a news conference at the Redskins NFL training camp in Charlottesville, Va. The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former Washington coach Jay Gruden as their offensive coordinator. Gruden signed his contract Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, and replaces John DeFilippo, who was fired earlier this month after just one season. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Jaguars hire former Redskins coach Jay Gruden as OC

By Mark Long Jan. 21, 2020 10:20 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone didn't really

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone directs his players against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars fire offensive coordinator DeFilippo after 1 season

By Mark Long Jan. 13, 2020 11:23 AM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Gardner Minshew was as good as any rookie quarterback

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole, front, makes a reception in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rock Ya-Sin during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Minshew, Jaguars close out season with 38-20 win over Colts

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2019 07:32 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — This much is certain for the Jacksonville Jaguars:

Indianapolis Colts' Nyheim Hines (21) celebrates with E.J. Speed (45) after running back a punt for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jaguars hope to avoid another slow start vs Colts in finale

By Mark Long Dec. 26, 2019 02:46 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are making a few tweaks for

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Inept Jaguars have to add more playmakers in pending rebuild

By Mark Long Dec. 23, 2019 06:10 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Assuming general manager Dave Caldwell and coach Doug

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jaguars adjust clocks with Coughlin gone, stump for Marrone

By Mark Long Dec. 19, 2019 05:04 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — About 12 hours after Jaguars owner Shad Khan fired

File-This photo taken Aug. 29, 2019, shows Tom Coughlin, executive vice president of football operations for the Jacksonville Jaguars watching players warm up before an NFL preseason football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Owner Shad Khan has a decision to make about the Jaguars (4-7), who are on the verge of missing the playoffs for the 11th time in the last 12 years. Khan hired Coughlin and head coach Doug Marrone at the same time in 2017, adding them to incumbent general manager Dave Caldwell and creating a triumvirate that worked well for two seasons. It now appears to be falling apart. Marrone took a shot at Coughlin on Tuesday, the first clear sign of internal strife. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jaguars fire Coughlin amid 3rd season, following NFLPA shot

By Mark Long Dec. 18, 2019 04:33 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars fired top executive Tom

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue as Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Jaguars need to find way to keep Yannick Ngakoue beyond 2020

By Mark Long Dec. 16, 2019 05:49 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is essentially

File-This photo taken Aug. 29, 2019, shows Tom Coughlin, executive vice president of football operations for the Jacksonville Jaguars watching players warm up before an NFL preseason football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Owner Shad Khan has a decision to make about the Jaguars (4-7), who are on the verge of missing the playoffs for the 11th time in the last 12 years. Khan hired Coughlin and head coach Doug Marrone at the same time in 2017, adding them to incumbent general manager Dave Caldwell and creating a triumvirate that worked well for two seasons. It now appears to be falling apart. Marrone took a shot at Coughlin on Tuesday, the first clear sign of internal strife. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Arbitrator rules against Jaguars in grievance with NFLPA

By Mark Long Dec. 16, 2019 03:36 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tom Coughlin tried to fine former Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, left, looks to pass as he is rushed by Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James, center, and defensive end Melvin Ingram, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jaguars' pending rebuilding project won't be a quick fix

By Mark Long Dec. 09, 2019 03:50 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville's pending rebuild won't be a quick fix.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, left, scores a touchdown past Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Andrew Wingard (42) on a 30-yard pass play during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chargers break out of offensive slump, rout Jaguars 45-10

By Mark Long Dec. 08, 2019 09:19 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers receiver Mike Williams

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon celebrates after his 1-yard touchdown run against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chargers end skid, hand Jaguars 5th straight lopsided loss

By Mark Long Dec. 08, 2019 07:14 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone sat slumped

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 42-20. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Chargers, Jaguars streaking in wrong direction

By Mark Long Dec. 05, 2019 01:37 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Close losses have defined the Los Angeles Chargers'

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles (7) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Moving on from QB Nick Foles would be costly for Jaguars

By Mark Long Dec. 02, 2019 06:36 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are seemingly stuck with

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles directs signals against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars switching back to rookie QB Minshew amid 4-game skid

By Mark Long Dec. 02, 2019 02:03 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Mississippi Mustache is back in Jacksonville’s

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) celebrates with teammates including linebacker Kevin Minter (51), free safety Jordan Whitehead, second from left, and outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) after scoring a touchdown on a Jacksonville Jaguars fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Buccaneers have defensive building blocks in White, Barrett

By Mark Long Dec. 01, 2019 07:12 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers call it "One-Hand Friday."

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Bucs turn Foles’ turnovers into touchdowns, beat Jags 28-11

By Mark Long Dec. 01, 2019 04:32 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The shouting could be heard as soon as the locker