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 |
Week Two fantasy tips: TEs
In the late-week fantasy TE tips, the PFW staff thinks Heath Miller and Dennis Pitta are solid plays, while there might be a sleeper in Oakland.
Examining the TE position in the AFC South
PFW's Arthur Arkush analyzes the interesting TE situations that are shaping up in the AFC South.
Jaguars rookie QB Gabbert needs more help from playmakers
Blaine Gabbert has regressed in recent weeks, and he has not gotten enough help from Jacksonville's two best playmakers, RB Maurice Jones-Drew and TE Marcedes Lewis.
Colts always struggling to find cornerbacks
With 2010 third-round pick Kevin Thomas a healthy scratch for the first five games, the Colts' difficulty in stocking their roster with capable cornerbacks is painfully apparent, according to AFC Whispers.
Jaguars give Lewis five-year deal
The Jaguars and TE Marcedes Lewis agreed to terms on a new five-year contract Friday.
Fantasy outlook: Last season's breakout stars
Pro Football Weekly takes a look at five breakout players from last season who might or might not repeat their career seasons in 2011.
Jaguars' Lewis happy with life - just not with franchise tag
Coming off his best season, Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis tells PFW he is happy and content even though his job and the big payday that he deserves are on hold because of the lockout.
Jaguars give TE Lewis franchise tag
The Jaguars announced Wednesday that they have placed the franchise tag on Pro Bowl TE Marcedes Lewis.
Colts rookie WR White about to get his chance
With Austin Collie recovering from thumb surgery and other receivers nicked up, rookie WR Blair White figures to get a fair share of snaps in the Indianapolis offense, according to AFC South Whispers.
Jaguars re-sign TE Wilford
The Jaguars re-signed TE Ernest Wilford on Thursday and waived first-year WR John Matthews to make room for Wilford, the club announced.
Garrard's three TD passes pace Jaguars in 24-17 win over Broncos
David Garrard threw three touchdown passes, two to TE Marcedes Lewis, and Jacksonville beat Denver 24-17 on Sunday in a season opener the Jaguars called one of the most important in franchise history.
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.
