Taven Bryan
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, stands with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer before the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Adam Gotsis (96) as he throws in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Lawrence 'disappointed in myself' as struggles continue

By Mark Long Nov. 15, 2021 11:55 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jaguars' stunner vs Bills 'no good unless we build on it'

By Mark Long Nov. 08, 2021 04:26 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Matthew Wright (15) walks off the field with teammates after kicking a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jags get better Josh Allen in this meeting, beat Bills 9-6

By Mark Long Nov. 07, 2021 04:30 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Rebuilt Bills return to Jacksonville as Super Bowl contender

By Mark Long Nov. 04, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright (15), right, kicks a field goal to win the match during the second half of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Jags turn to quick-hitter called 'slider' to end epic slide

By Mark Long Oct. 18, 2021 12:03 PM EDT

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws the ball during a practice and media availability by the Miami Dolphins In Ware, England, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. The Dolphins play the Jaguars in a regular season NFL game on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspurs White Hart Lane stadium in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Tagovailoa to start, CBs Howard, Jones out for Dolphins

Oct. 17, 2021 08:46 AM EDT

A fan shapes-up to pass the ball as he arrives for an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Miami Dolphins at Jacksonville Jaguars 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 07:15 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans tight end MyCole Pruitt runs for a touchdown past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Plenty of blame to go around as Jaguars’ skid reaches 20

By Mark Long Oct. 11, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers tight end Dan Arnold, center, tries to make a catch as Houston Texans' Lonnie Johnson Jr. (1) and Eric Murray (23) defend during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Jaguars trade CB CJ Henderson to Panthers for TE Dan Arnold

By Mark Long Sep. 27, 2021 11:25 AM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars' Taven Bryan arrives for NFL football training camp in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Tuesday, July 27, 2021, file photo. Taven Bryan started the month with a black eye. He might end it with a bruised ego. A first-round draft pick 3½ years ago, Bryan is squarely on Jacksonville’s roster bubble as the Jaguars prepare to close out the preseason at Dallas on Sunday. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)
Bubble trouble? Jags' Bryan hoping to do enough in finale

By Mark Long Aug. 27, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum, left, looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Lawrence debuts with sack, fumble, preseason loss to Browns

By Mark Long Aug. 14, 2021 10:15 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, right, talks with Damien Wilson during an NFL football training camp in Jacksonville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
AP source: Rebuilding Jags trade LB Joe Schobert to Steelers

By Mark Long Aug. 12, 2021 09:39 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars' Taven Bryan arrives for NFL football training camp in Jacksonville, Fla., Tuesday, July 27, 2021. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Career resurgence? Jags hoping for help from 1st-round flops

By Mark Long Aug. 07, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer makes remarks to fans before an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags' Lawrence gets 'plus, plus' grades, 'real stuff' next

By Mark Long Jul. 31, 2021 04:39 PM EDT

Jaguars' K'Lavon Chaisson dances to the blasting music during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the team's practice fields outside TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Jaguars take hands-off approach to camp following $300K fine

By Mark Long Jul. 28, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Jaguars decline 5th-year option on struggling DT Taven Bryan

May. 03, 2021 06:57 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville declined to pick up the fifth-year option in defensive tackle Taven Bryan’s rookie contract, meaning 2021 likely will be...

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (94) celebrates with teammate Aaron Lynch (59) after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Wild Sunday ride ends with Lawrence slipping from Jags' grip

By Mark Long Dec. 07, 2020 03:41 PM EST

Houston Texans safety Eric Murray (23) tries to break up a pass reception by Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jaguars halfway home to another high pick, potential reboot

By Mark Long Nov. 09, 2020 01:11 PM EST

Houston Texans players, from left, Cornell Armstrong (30), Keion Crossen (35), Nate Hall (48), Michael Thomas (28) and Justin Reid (20) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 01:26 PM EST