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 |
Report: Jaguars to play multiple games in London
The Jaguars will replace the Rams as the NFL team that will play multiple games in London.
Number crunching starting to change NFL thinking
Fans and media have wondered when the "Moneyball"-ization of the NFL would happen. That movement might very well be under way.
Jaguars trading in TD celebrations for charity, team building
Mike Mularkey's promise to donate money to charity if his players skip endzone celebrations could pay dividends to the Jaguars this season.
Jaguars taking right stance on Mojo
Despite needing an offensive boost, the Jaguars are taking the right approach with holdout Maurice Jones-Drew, writes Arthur Arkush.
Jaguars release Evans; waive/injure Price
The Jaguars released veteran WR Lee Evans and waived/injured WR Taylor Price, the team announced Sunday.
Blackmon agrees to terms with Jaguars
The Jaguars announced Monday that they have agreed to terms on a contract with rookie first-round pick WR Justin Blackmon.
Wife of Jaguars CB Ross wins Olympic gold
The wife of Jaguars CB Aaron Ross won the gold medal in the women's 400 meters Sunday at the London Olympics.
Jaguars' WR corps a work in progress
The Jaguars have high hopes for their overhauled WR group this season, but it remains very much a work in progress, we hear.
Banking on Jaguars' improvement no unreasonable gamble
The Jaguars' win total is low at Nevada sportsbooks — too low, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening, who sees Jacksonville improving this season.
Jaguars sign CB Torrence
The Jaguars signed seventh-year veteran CB Leigh Torrence on Tuesday and waived CB T.J. Heath.
Jaguars place CB Corner on I.R.
Jaguars CB Reggie Corner will go on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Saturday’s practice.
Mularkey earning high marks in Jacksonville despite adversity
Jaguars observers are impressed with the way new head coach Mike Mularkey and his staff have handled adversity early in training camp.
Mularkey to fine Jags players who talk about injuries
New Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said he will fine players $10,000 if they talk about their injuries with the media.
Jones-Drew doesn't report to Jaguars' camp
Disgruntled RB Maurice Jones-Drew didn't show up at the opening of Jaguars training camp on Thursday.
Blackmon avoids jail time for drunken driving
Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Oklahoma on Tuesday and will avoid jail time.
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.
