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 |
M.J.D. breaks out while Sims-Walker continues to disappoint
Concerned fantasy owners of Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew finally got the performance they were looking for Sunday. Meanwhile, WR Mike Sims-Walker continues to be an enigma.
Scobee's 59-yarder gives Jags win over Colbs
Josh Scobee's 59-yard field goal on the final play gave the Jacksonville Jaguars a 31-28 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Weaver could pull trigger on Del Rio soon
One more lopsided defeat could seal the fate of Jack Del Rio as head coach in Jacksonville.
Four teams risk blackouts in Week Four
Four NFL games could be blacked out on local television this Sunday as teams scramble to sell tickets before Thursday afternoon's deadline.
Jaguars WR Osgood OK after attack
Jaguars WR Kassim Osgood had to jump for his life on Monday night when he leapt out of a second-floor window to escape a armed intruder who attacked him and a 19-year-old Jaguars cheerleader, according to police.
Five coaches unlikely to return in '11
PFW publisher/editor Hub Arkush just doesn't get Jack Del Rio, Eric Mangini, Tom Cable or Mike Singletary, but he admires Wade Phillips. However, Arkush doesn't see any of these five NFL head coaches returning to their teams ...
Jaguars claim QB Edwards
The Jaguars claimed former Bills QB Trent Edwards off waivers on Tuesday.
Jaguars sign LB Alexander
The Jaguars signed former Patriots LB Eric Alexander to a two-year deal on Monday.
Garrard, Jags' pass 'D' clueless vs. Eagles
The Jaguars hoped that returning home after being dismantled in San Diego by the Chargers in Week Two would be just what they needed to get David Garrard and the defense back on track. Michael Vick and a relentless Eagles ...
Jaguars sign QB Null, waive CB Coe
The Jaguars signed QB Keith Null on Monday and waived CB Michael Coe.
Vick's four TDs lead Eagles past Jags
Michael Vick threw three touchdown passes, ran for another score and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-3 Sunday.
Jaguars will sink or swim with Garrard
New backup QB Todd Bouman gives the Jaguars a veteran who knows the offense, but he isn't likely to lead the team to victories if starter David Garrard gets injured.
Jaguars place rookie McGee on injured reserve
The Jaguars have placed rookie return specialist Scotty McGee on injured reserve and signed LB Jacob Cutrera.
Jaguars sign QB Bouman; send McCown to I.R.
The Jaguars signed QB Todd Bouman on Tuesday and placed backup QB Luke McCown on I.R. after he tore his ACL at the end of Week Two.
Jaguars backup QB McCown has torn ACL, done for year
Jaguars backup Luke McCown suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's game against the Chargers, an MRI confirmed Monday. He will miss the rest of the 2010 season.
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.
