Jacksonville Jaguars
Marcedes Lewis - #89 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 272 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/19/1984 |
| Birthplace | Los Alamitos, CA |
| College | UCLA |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 1st round, 28th pick by Jaguars |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | 540 | 4 |
Garrard era coming to an end in Jacksonville
David Garrard's miscues on Sunday, including a terrible interception at the Jaguars' 17-yard line on the first overtime possession, further demonstrates the need for the Jaguars to address the quarterback position in the draft for the first time since ...
Redskins top Jags on Gano's kick in OT
Kevin Barnes intercepted David Garrard's second pass in overtime, setting up Graham Gano's 31-yard field goal that gave the Redskins a 20-17 victory over the Jaguars and snapped a four-game losing streak Sunday.
Jones-Drew's status for Sunday in question
The Jaguars may be without RB Maurice Jones-Drew for their must-win game against the Redskins on Sunday.
Del Rio's indiscretion on fourth down hurts Jaguars
Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio's decision in Week 15 to go for it on 4th-and-1 at his own 39-yard line with his team trailing the Colts by only four points early in the third quarter was a poorly ...
Jaguars let golden opportunity slip away in Indianapolis
The Jaguars no longer control their own playoff destiny after a disappointing loss to the Colts in Week 15.
Colts put Jaguars' title celebration on hold
Peyton Manning threw two TD passes Sunday, avoided throwing an interception for the second straight game, and led Indianapolis to a season-saving 34-24 victory over Jacksonville.
Garrard needs pregame shot for sore hamstring
David Garrard is active for the Jaguars' big Week 15 tilt with the Colts and is expected to start, but he had a bit of a pregame scare.
Manuwai key to Jaguars' unstoppable ground game
Two years after tearing an ACL, Jacksonville OG Vince Manuwai is hitting his stride at the same time that the team's rushing attack is doing likewise, according to AFC South Whispers.
Jaguars make roster move
The Jaguars have signed QB Todd Bouman and placed CB Terrence Wheatley on injured reserve.
FB Jones keys Jaguars' explosive run game
Jaguars FB Greg Jones is as healthy as he has been in years and is leading the way for one of the league's more explosive rushing attacks.
2010 NFL playoff scenarios for Week 15
The NFL has released the possible playoff scenarios heading into the Week 15 games.
Spencer, Middleton fined for QB hits
Cowboys LB Anthony Spencer and Jaguars DB Will Middleton were fined this week for hits to quarterbacks during last Sunday's games.
Jaguars' special teams deliver in win over Raiders
On a day when the Jaguars and Raiders combined for 69 points and 861 yards, the Jacksonville special teams surprisingly proved to be the difference in a thrilling 38-31 Jaguars' victory.
Jaguars top Raiders in shootout
David Garrard threw three touchdown passes, Maurice Jones-Drew and Rashad Jennings each topped 100 yards rushing and the Jaguars beat the Raiders 38-31 Sunday in a wild game that featured six touchdowns of at least 30 yards.
PLAYER NEWS
Lewis had seven catches for 103 yards in the Jaguars' loss to the Titans on Sunday.|||||||
Lewis posted season highs in both catches and yards in the loss.
Lewis is inactive for the Jaguars' game against the Jets.|||||||
Lewis, who had two catches in Jacksonville's season-opening win over Tennessee, was doubtful with a strained right calf.
Lewis should know later this week whether he will be able to play against the New York Jets.|||||||
Lewis injured his right calf in Sunday's opener against Tennessee. He initially thought it was a cramp and got intravenous fluids before determining it was a strained muscle. He sat out practice Wednesday and probably will do the same Thursday.
Lewis has signed a five-year contract worth about $35 million with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He will get nearly $17 million guaranteed.|||||||
The Jaguars placed the franchise tag on Lewis after he caught 58 passes for 700 yards and 10 touchdowns - all career highs - in 2010. The 6-foot-6, 262-pounder signed a one-year tender worth $7.28 million, the average salary of the five highest-paid tight ends in the league. The NFL lockout prevented Lewis' agent and the Jaguars from working out a long-term deal, and Lewis skipped the first five days of training camp while waiting for a new deal before reporting Monday.
Lewis has ended his holdout and reported to Jacksonville's training camp.|||||||
Lewis passed his physical Monday morning and attended a walkthrough with teammates. But he won't take part in any full-contact drills until he has a new contract, a deal he worked out with coach Jack Del Rio. The Jaguars placed the franchise tag on Lewis, who caught 58 passes for 700 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2010. Lewis signed a one-year tender worth $7.28 million this season, but both sides have been negotiating a long-term deal.
