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 still counting on Considine
Although he'd been used primarily on special teams and dime packages lately, Jaguars S Sean Considine is again playing a bigger role, according to AFC South Whispers.
Readers pick Colts to beat out Jaguars in AFC South
In a recent poll in which we asked readers to pick the AFC South champion this season, Indianapolis edged current division leader Jacksonville in the voting.
Jaguars put OT Haslam on I.R., add Baldridge
The Jaguars have placed rookie OT Kevin Haslam on injured reserve with a hand injury and promoted fellow rookie OT Daniel Baldridge from the practice squad to fill the vacated roster spot.
Jaguars granted blackout extension
The Jaguars have been granted a 24-hour extension to the NFL blackout deadline. The team has until 1 p.m. ET Friday to sell enough tickets for their game against the Raiders to be televised locally.
Cox coming on strong after early-season struggles
Jaguars CB Derek Cox has responded from his early-season benching by playing more aggressively in the second half.
Jaguars activate S Hamlin
The Jaguars activated S Michael Hamlin to the active roster and waived OT Adam Terry.
Jaguars have their mojo working
In knocking off the Titans on Sunday, the Jaguars won for the fourth time in five weeks. They control their playoff destiny with a full game lead over the Colts in the AFC South.
M.J.D. the guy to own for fantasy playoff glory
Maurice Jones-Drew might have given his owners a scare early in the season, but his play of late is reminding them why they used a first-round pick on the fantasy phenom.
Jaguars knock off Titans, maintain AFC South lead
Maurice Jones-Drew ran for a career-best 186 yards and Rashad Jennings and David Garrard each ran for a touchdown in leading the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 17-6 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
Jaguars still not happy with WR corps
One year after Jacksonville thought it had the makings of a competitive group of wide receivers, it appears the team will need to seek more help at the position next offseason, according to AFC South Whispers.
Jags WR Sims-Walker won't play Sunday vs. Titans
Jaguars WR Mike Sims-Walker will not play Sunday against the Titans, according to the Jaguars' official Twitter page.
Jaguars place LB Cutrera on I.R.
The Jaguars placed LB Jacob Cutrera on injured reserve because of a concussion and signed LB Slade Norris from their practice squad.
Jaguars RB Jennings could be valuable down stretch
The way we hear it, Jaguars RB Rashad Jennings, who racked up 53 yards and a TD on only seven carries against a stout Giants' "D" in Week 12, gives the club confidence and the flexibility to spell starter Maurice ...
Manning leads Giants to comeback win over Jaguars
Eli Manning threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Boss with 3:15 to play and the Giants rallied to beat Jacksonville 24-20 on Sunday, snapping a two-game slide and ending the Jaguars' three-game winning streak.
Jaguars concerned about OT Black's pass blocking
After giving up a pair of sacks in a loss to Cleveland, Jaguars ORT Jordan Black has his coaches concerned, but they don't have a better option on the roster, according to AFC South Whispers.
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.
