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 release DT Henderson and four others
The Jaguars announced Monday the release of four players, including two-time Pro Bowl DT John Henderson.
2010 draft choices by team: Jaguars
Here are the players who were chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2010 NFL draft.
Jaguars pleased with compensation for Groves
What was Al Davis thinking? That is what we're hearing in Jacksonville, where the Jaguars acquired a fifth-round pick the day before the draft in exchange for underachieving DE Quentin Groves.
Jaguars get great value in Morrison deal
Quentin Groves was sent to Oakland on Wednesday in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Now, the Jaguars have acquired MLB Kirk Morrison and another fifth-rounder in exchange for their fourth-round pick.
Jaguars acquire LB Morrison
The Jaguars continued to bolster their defense on Saturday as they traded their fourth-round pick to the Raiders for ILB Kirk Morrison and Oakland's fifth-round pick.
Jaguars continue strengthening D-line
With only one selection on Day Two of the draft (74th overall), Gene Smith and the Jaguars continued rebuilding the defensive line, selecting their second tackle of the weekend, Louisiana Tech DT D'Anthony Smith.
Smith turns heads with Alualu pick
GM Gene Smith provided the first big surprise of Draft Day with the selection of Cal DE Tyson Alualu. When teamed with offseason acquisition Aaron Kampman and rookie Terrance Knighton, the Jaguars' defensive line should possess a tenacity that was ...
Alualu, that's who!
Eric Edholm shares his thoughts on Jaguars first-round pick Tyson Alualu. He'll make frequent posts throughout the draft, in his "Around the NFL" blog.
Raiders acquire DE Groves for fifth-round pick
The Raiders dealt a 2010 fifth-round pick to the Jaguars for DE Quentin Groves, according to reports.
Jaguars sign DE Hayward
The Jaguars announced Thursday that they have re-signed UFA DE Reggie Hayward.
Receiver not a priority for Jaguars in this year's draft
The Jaguars find themselves in an unfamiliar position as they prepare for the draft. The way we hear it, the club feels good about the WR position for the first time in years.
Jaguars' season-ticket holders not in favor of drafting Tebow
Despite Tim Tebow's rock-star status in his hometown of Jacksonville, some Jaguars fans are coming to the realization that drafting the local hero to resurrect the slumbering fan base is not the answer.
Kampman signing another step in the right direction for Jaguars
While the Jaguars still have a long way to go in fixing their defense — plenty of help is still needed on the defensive line in addition to outside linebacker and free safety — the signing of DE Aaron Kampman is a ...
Report: Jaguars sign Kampman
The Florida Times-Union reported late Saturday evening that the Jaguars agreed to terms on a contract with unrestricted free agent Aaron Kampman, a key defender for the Packers the last eight seasons.
Jaguars add ex-Charger Osgood
The Jaguars signed unrestricted free-agent WR-ST Kassim Osgood on Saturday, adding a proven special-teams player and a potential contributor to their WR corps.
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.
