Jacksonville Jaguars
Dwight Lowery - #25 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 212 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/23/1986 |
| Birthplace | Santa Cruz, CA |
| College | San Jose State |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 4th round, 14th pick by Jets |
Jaguars sign WR Hill, cut ties with Sims-Walker
The Jaguars signed WR Jason Hill to a two-year contract on Thursday and informed WR Mike Sims-Walker that he was not in the team's plans for 2011.
Jaguars will take time to develop rookie signalcaller
The re-signing of Luke McCown earlier this week to a one-year deal means the rookie QB the Jaguars are expected to draft this April will begin his career at No. 3 on the depth chart behind David Garrard and McCown.
Jaguars sign two DBs
The Jaguars signed DB Tyron Brackenridge and CB David Jones to contracts on Thursday. Length and terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
AFC South free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is likely to be delayed. Yet, PFW examines the free-agent picture for each club, with the AFC South featured today.
Darius signs one-day contract to retire with Jaguars
S Donovan Darius signed a one-day contract with Jacksonville on Tuesday so that he could retire as a Jaguar.
Jaguars re-sign QB McCown
The Jaguars announced Monday that they have re-signed QB Luke McCown, who was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent.
Jaguars re-sign LS Cain
The Jaguars re-signed LS Jeremy Cain to a contract on Thursday before the five-year veteran became a free agent.
DE Spicer will retire as a Jaguar
Veteran DE Paul Spicer signed a one-day contract with Jacksonville on Wednesday so that he could retire with the team with which he spent nine seasons playing.
Jaguars give TE Lewis franchise tag
The Jaguars announced Wednesday that they have placed the franchise tag on Pro Bowl TE Marcedes Lewis.
Sanders meets with Jaguars, Bills
SS Bob Sanders has met with a few teams after being released by the Colts last week, as clubs weigh whether or not to take a risk on the injury-prone former Defensive Player of the Year.
Weaver's handling of Jaguars' coaching staff leads to unrest
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AFC South 2010 season-in-review team reports
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Reports: Jaguars to hire Sheppard as QB coach
The Jaguars will hire Bengals WR coach Mike Sheppard as their QB coach, the NFL Network, The Cincinnati Enquirer and The Florida Times-Union reported Saturday.
Jaguars QB coach Monken leaves for Oklahoma State
Jaguars QB coach Todd Monken will leave to be the new offensive coordinator at Oklahoma State University, just a month after being promoted from receivers coach.
Jaguars release OT Black, add C Vierling
The Jaguars announced Monday that they have released OT Jordan Black and added C Bradley Vierling to their roster.
PLAYER NEWS
The Jacksonville Jaguars have activated linebacker Daryl Smith from injured reserve and placed Lowery on IR with a foot injury.|||||||
Lowery's absence means second-year player Chris Prosinski moves back into the starting lineup. Prosinski started in place of Lowery earlier in the season.
Lowery is back in the starting lineup for the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing five games with a foot injury.|||||||
Lowery is active for Sunday's game against Tennessee, a good sign for a defense that allowed 527 yards passing last week at Houston.
The Jacksonville Jaguars won't have starting safety Dwight Lowery available for Sunday's season finale against Indianapolis.|||||||
Lowery was limited in practice all week because of a shoulder injury and had been listed as doubtful. Left tackle Eugene Monroe, listed as questionable, will start against the Colts.
Lowery is expected to replace Courtney Greene at free safety during this week's game against Carolina.|||||||
The Jaguars have used 13 different starting lineups in their defensive backfield over the last 23 games. Jacksonville believes Lowery could be the final piece to solidifying what was one of the worst defenses in the league last season. The Jaguars used five different safeties in 2010 - Gerald Alexander, Don Carey, Sean Considine, Greene and Anthony Smith - and couldn't find success with any.
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says he will start cornerback Dwight Lowery at safety when the Jets (9-4) play the Steelers (10-3).|||||||
New York is thin at the position with Eric Smith sitting this week with a concussion and Jim Leonhard out for the year with a broken shin.