Jacksonville Jaguars
Brad Meester - #63 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 292 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/23/1977 |
| Birthplace | Iowa Falls, IA |
| College | Northern Iowa |
| Years played | 14 |
| Drafted | 2000, 2nd round, 29th pick by Jaguars |
Jaguars waive WR Underwood, four others
The Jaguars reduced their roster to 85 on Thursday by waiving five players, including WR Tiquan Underwood.
Del Rio: Garrard will start Week One
Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio confirmed Tuesday that David Garrard will be the team's starting quarterback in the season opener.
Jaguars sign TE Haynos
The Jaguars announced Sunday that they have signed veteran UFA TE Joey Haynos.
Jaguars edge Falcons 15-13
Neither David Garrard nor Blaine Gabbert led the Jaguars on a TD drive Friday night, but No. 3 QB Luke McCown did, and it was the difference in host Jacksonville's 15-13 win vs. Atlanta.
Rash of injuries for Jaguars ORT Britton continues
The health of Jaguars ORT Eben Britton, who will miss the entire preseason after undergoing a minor back procedure, is a concern.
NFL fines Jaguars undrafted rookie $20,000
The NFL has fined Jaguars LB Mike Lockley $20,000 for an unsafe play during last week's preseason opener vs. the Patriots.
Dolphins sign WR Matthews
The Dolphins signed former Jaguars WR John Matthews on Tuesday. They waived WR Brooks Foster.
AFC South training-camp reports
How will Mario Williams adapt to the switch from defensive end to rush linebacker in Wade Phillips' 3-4 defense? The answer will be key to the Texans' showing this season, as PFW examines the AFC South teams.
Jaguars sign LB Wilkinson, P Bowden
The Jaguars signed veteran LB Gerris Wilkinson and P Brent Bowden on Saturday. The team waived LB Alvin Bowen and WR John Matthews.
Jaguars hope DE Roth will bolster pass rush
The Jaguars hope the signing of DRE Matt Roth will provide added juice off the edge opposite Aaron Kampman.
Mallett outplays Gabbert as Patriots thump Jaguars
Blaine Gabbert had an inconsistent NFL debut and his Jaguars teammates didn't do any better in a loss to the Patriots.
Report: Jaguars land OLB Roth
Matt Roth is no longer a free agent, as the outside linebacker signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Jaguars.
Jaguars add OL Moll
The Jaguars have signed veteran OL Tony Moll, who spent last season with the Ravens.
Jaguars sign Bouman; Gabbert to start Thursday
The Jaguars brought back veteran QB Todd Bouman on Tuesday, and head coach Jack Del Rio said rookie Blaine Gabbert will start in the team's first preseason game.
Jaguars add P Brooks
The Jaguars signed second-year P Durant Brooks on Friday and released rookie P Brian Saunders.
PLAYER NEWS
Meester has decided to rejoin the Jacksonville Jaguars, signing a one-year deal to play a 14th season.|||||||
Meester, a second-round draft pick in 2000, has spent his entire career in Jacksonville. He holds franchise records for games played (193) and started (193), and is the only player to spend 13 seasons with the club. He will enter next season with a streak of 74 consecutive starts, tied for the second-longest in team history and the second-longest streak among active NFL centers.
Feeling like he has another year in him and not wanting to end his career with the worst season in franchise history, veteran center Brad Meester decided Tuesday to keep playing. Meester signed a one-year contract to play a 14th season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.|||||||
A second-round draft pick in 2000, Meester holds franchise records for games played (193) and started (193). He will enter next season with a streak of 74 consecutive starts, tied for the second-longest in team history and the second-longest streak among active NFL centers. He met with new general manager Dave Caldwell and coach Gus Bradley in recent days, and said their energy played a role in keeping him around for one of the worst franchises in the NFL.
The Jacksonville Jaguars opened free agency by re-signing Meester.|||||||
It wasn't the big moves the Jaguars have had in recent years - they signed defensive end Reggie Hayward, cornerback Brian Williams, right tackle Tony Pashos, cornerback Drayton Florence and receiver Jerry Porter to open free agency the last four years.
Meester could miss the start of the season because of a strained right biceps.|||||||
Meester sustained the injury during training camp Sunday, but it wasn't clear he was hurt until he missed practice Monday night. It's the third injury in the last four seasons for the 31-year-old offensive lineman and the second in as many training camps. Longtime backup Dennis Norman, who filled in for Meester in '05 and '07, will move back into the starting lineup.
Meester is expected to return to the lineup Sunday, according to the Florida Times Union.|||||||
Meester missed the first five weeks of the season after cracking a bone in his ankle during the preseason. It's not known whether he'll start, but the likelihood is he won't.
