Jacksonville Jaguars
Jason Babin - #58 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 267 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/24/1980 |
| Birthplace | Kalamazoo, MI |
| College | Western Michigan |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 1st round, 27th pick by Texans |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 0 |
Recap of Friday's NFL fines
Broncos LB Von Miller was fined again this season, this time $25,000 for a hit on Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman.
Eagles fire Washburn
The Eagles announced early Monday morning that they have relieved defensive line coach Jim Washburn of his duties.
What Babin's release means for Eagles' future
The Eagles' release of DE Jason Babin is murky on some levels, crystal-clear on others. But either way you look at it, the move had major ramifications.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Eagles demise began with Washburn hiring
Things started going downhill for Andy Reid and the Eagles when they hired DL coach Jim Washburn before hiring a defensive coordinator.
Jaguars claim DE Babin
The Jaguars claimed former Eagles DE Jason Babin off waivers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported.
Eagles release DE Babin
The Eagles released DE Jason Babin, the team announced on Tuesday. He had only 5½ sacks this season after 18 a year ago.
Report: Eagles' Babin out 2-3 weeks
Eagles DE Jason Babin is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a calf injury, Reuben Frank of CSNPhilly.com reported Tuesday.
Eagles WR Cooper fractures collarbone
Eagles WR Riley Cooper suffered a left collarbone fracture in Saturday’s practice, the team confirmed.
Eagles scale back 'wide-9' DL alignment
The Eagles plan to dial back their "wide-9" alignment to help with the run defense, but it's not being scrapped.
New schemes, personnel to mark Eagles 'D' in '11
The Eagles have new schemes and personnel to display on their defense in 2011, including DE Jason Babin, who will play some "wide-9" technique.
Eagles agree to deal with DE Babin
DE Jason Babin, who is coming off a career year, is returning to Philadelphia and will reunite with DL coach Jim Washburn.
Titans' Gray wants bigger D-linemen
The way we hear it, the Titans, under new defensive coordinator Jerry Gray, are looking to add some brawn to the defensive line this offseason.
Loss of Washburn blow to Titans' defense
The Titans' defense is in a state of flux after the loss of two assistant coaches.
Many contributors to Titans' stingy 'D'
When looking for reasons for Tennessee's strong start, the collective play of the defense belongs at or near the top of the list.
Titans rookie DE Morgan out for year
The Titans' pass rush took a hit Monday as they announced rookie DE Derrick Morgan is out for the season with a torn ACL.
Titans CB Finnegan and DE Babin fined again
The NFL fined Titans CB Cortland Finnegan and DE Jason Babin $5,000 apiece for unnecessary roughness penalties in Sunday's win over the Giants.
Brown becoming bigger factor in Colts' ground game
Although his pass blocking needs more work, Colts RB Donald Brown is becoming more involved in Indianapolis' running attack, according to AFC South Whispers.
Titans' Babin making most of 'legit shot'
Given an opportunity to play, Titans DE Jason Babin has produced. And Babin has gotten that opportunity with his new team, starting at left end in place of the injured William Hayes.
DE Babin joins Titans
DE Jason Babin will join the Titans after the Eagles declined to match an offer sheet the restricted free agent signed with Tennessee on Wednesday, the Titans announced Friday. Babin reportedly signed a one-year, $1 million deal with Tennessee.
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PLAYER NEWS
The Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed Babin off waivers from Philadelphia.|||||||
The Jaguars (2-9) will pay the remaining $1.69 million of Babin's 2012 salary, essentially taking a low-risk look at someone who could significantly upgrade one of the league's worst pass rushes. Jacksonville has a league-low 13 sacks, a glaring weakness on a team filled with holes.
The Philadelphia Eagles have released two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Babin in the first major roster move for a team that's lost seven straight games. Coach Andy Reid says the team cut Babin to give more playing time to younger players.|||||||
Babin had just 5.5 sacks after recording 18 last year. He signed a five-year, $28 million deal last summer after going to his first Pro Bowl with Tennessee following the 2010 season.
The Philadelphia Eagles have reached agreement on a five-year contract with Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Babin, who had a breakout season with Tennessee last year. The Eagles won't be able to officially announce an agreement with Babin until Friday, but his publicist Amanda Mitchell confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on Thursday.|||||||
Babin played for the Eagles in 2009. He signed with the Titans in free agency and had a career-best 12.5 sacks playing under defensive line coach Jim Washburn. He's now reunited with Washburn, who joined the Eagles in the same role during the offseason. A first-round pick by Houston in 2004, the 31-year-old Babin never had more than five sacks in a season until last year. He has 30 career sacks in seven seasons playing for five different teams.
Babin was one of two Titans players to draw $5,000 fines from the NFL on Friday.|||||||
Babin was penalized for a late hit with the crown of his helmet in a 29-10 win over the New York Giants, while cornerback Cortland Finnegan threw Giants wide receiver Steve Smith to the ground by his helmet.
Tennessee has acquired Babin after the Philadelphia Eagles declined to match the Titans' offer.|||||||
Babin, a first-round draft pick in 2004 out of Western Michigan, has played for Houston, Seattle, Kansas City and Philadelphia. Last season, the 6-foot-3, 267-pound end played in 12 games and had 20 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks for the Eagles. He will help replace Kyle Vanden Bosch, who signed with Detroit on the first day of free agency, and Jevon Kearse, who was benched in October in the final year of his contract.
