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 |
Report: Jaguars to play multiple games in London
The Jaguars will replace the Rams as the NFL team that will play multiple games in London.
Number crunching starting to change NFL thinking
Fans and media have wondered when the "Moneyball"-ization of the NFL would happen. That movement might very well be under way.
Jaguars trading in TD celebrations for charity, team building
Mike Mularkey's promise to donate money to charity if his players skip endzone celebrations could pay dividends to the Jaguars this season.
Jaguars taking right stance on Mojo
Despite needing an offensive boost, the Jaguars are taking the right approach with holdout Maurice Jones-Drew, writes Arthur Arkush.
Jaguars release Evans; waive/injure Price
The Jaguars released veteran WR Lee Evans and waived/injured WR Taylor Price, the team announced Sunday.
Blackmon agrees to terms with Jaguars
The Jaguars announced Monday that they have agreed to terms on a contract with rookie first-round pick WR Justin Blackmon.
Wife of Jaguars CB Ross wins Olympic gold
The wife of Jaguars CB Aaron Ross won the gold medal in the women's 400 meters Sunday at the London Olympics.
Jaguars' WR corps a work in progress
The Jaguars have high hopes for their overhauled WR group this season, but it remains very much a work in progress, we hear.
Banking on Jaguars' improvement no unreasonable gamble
The Jaguars' win total is low at Nevada sportsbooks — too low, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening, who sees Jacksonville improving this season.
Jaguars sign CB Torrence
The Jaguars signed seventh-year veteran CB Leigh Torrence on Tuesday and waived CB T.J. Heath.
Jaguars place CB Corner on I.R.
Jaguars CB Reggie Corner will go on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Saturday’s practice.
Mularkey earning high marks in Jacksonville despite adversity
Jaguars observers are impressed with the way new head coach Mike Mularkey and his staff have handled adversity early in training camp.
Mularkey to fine Jags players who talk about injuries
New Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said he will fine players $10,000 if they talk about their injuries with the media.
Jones-Drew doesn't report to Jaguars' camp
Disgruntled RB Maurice Jones-Drew didn't show up at the opening of Jaguars training camp on Thursday.
Blackmon avoids jail time for drunken driving
Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Oklahoma on Tuesday and will avoid jail time.
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.
