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Lawrence: Hunter brings ‘juice’ to Jags’ offense

Michael DiRoccoMay 19, 2025, 04:35 PM ET

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Add quarterback Trevor Lawrence to the list of people excited about the potential impact that rookie receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter will have on the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Especially for an offense that produced only 17.9 points per game in 2024.

“Ball skills, running after the

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Why Travis Hunter is ready to become NFL star as first full-time two-way player in 60 years

Michael DiRoccoMay 13, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — When Travis Hunter walked the stage in the University of Colorado’s undergraduate commencement ceremony at Folsom Field stadium on Thursday, the white sash that topped his black gown told the world he’s a first-generation college graduate.

What he wore under his academic dress told the world

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Hunter’s reps on D for Jaguars to start next week

Michael DiRoccoMay 10, 2025, 04:41 PM ET

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Travis Hunter‘s first appearance on defense for the Jacksonville Jaguars will come next week.

Coach Liam Coen said the two-way standout has been learning the offensive and defensive playbooks, but they opted to have him just catch passes during the Jaguars’ two-day rookie camp that concluded

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Jags release Davis after disappointing ’24 season

Michael DiRoccoMay 7, 2025, 10:17 AM ET

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars released Gabe Davis on Wednesday morning, nearly 14 months after signing the wide receiver to a three-year contract worth $39 million.

The Jaguars are designating Davis as a post-June-1 release, meaning they will absorb a $5.7 million dead cap hit rather

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Source: Jags to cut 2-time Pro Bowl TE Engram

Michael DiRoccoMar 6, 2025, 06:27 PM ET

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jaguars plan to release tight end Evan Engram, per a league source, in a move that will save the team $5.98 million against the salary cap.

The move comes on the same day the team agreed to trade receiver Christian Kirk

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Jags center Morse retires after 10 NFL seasons

Michael DiRoccoMar 6, 2025, 10:55 AM ET

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars center Mitch Morse announced his retirement Thursday morning, ending a 10-year NFL career that began with the Chiefs in 2015.

“The things I’ll remember and cherish most about my career are the relationships and bonds I created with my teammates, both

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Source: Jags plan to release veteran WR Kirk

Michael DiRoccoMar 5, 2025, 01:06 PM ET

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The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to release veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The move will save the Jaguars $10.732 million against the salary cap. Kirk, who was entering the final year of his four-year contract, was scheduled to have the Jaguars’ highest

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U-M DT Graham on credentials: Roll the OSU tape

Michael DiRoccoFeb 26, 2025, 01:07 PM ET

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INDIANAPOLIS — Mason Graham is regarded as a lock to be a top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL draft and likely will be taken in the top five. So there shouldn’t be any question about his ability.

But if any teams have any nagging doubts, the former Michigan defensive tackle

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