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 |
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
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.
