Jacksonville Jaguars
Maurice Jones-Drew - #32 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 7"/ 210 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/23/1985 |
| Birthplace | Oakland, CA |
| College | UCLA |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 2nd round, 28th pick by Jaguars |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | 414 | 1 |
Jaguars' Jennings could be more than just a handcuff
Fantasy owners who draft Jaguars RB Rashad Jennings could be getting more than just starter Maurice Jones-Drew's handcuff this season.
MJD's comments on Jags' QB situation not helping anyone
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew's loyalty toward incumbent starting QB David Garrard isn't helping anyone — including Garrard.
Jones-Drew's knee could be a lingering problem
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew recently revealed that he was playing with bone-on-bone contact in the back of his right knee toward the end of the season.
Cutler becomes the victim
The dust is beginning to settle after a potentially career-defining and painful two days for Bears QB Jay Cutler.
Colts' Brown must improve play in '11
Following two disappointing seasons, Indianapolis RB Donald Brown will have to pick up his game, especially his blocking, next season, according to AFC South Whispers.
Johnson replaces Jones-Drew on Pro Bowl roster
Titans RB Chris Johnson has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jaguars, who is out with a knee injury.
MJD, Garrard to miss Week 17 for Jaguars
The Jaguars will be without their top two offensive players for their must-win Week 17 matchup with the Texans.
Redskins' defense comes up with gutsy effort
The season long ago had gotten away from the Redskins, but the defense, which was down several players, performed like everything was on the line against the Jaguars.
Double dose of Week 16 letdown in Jags’ backfield
With a bum knee keeping Maurice Jones-Drew out of the biggest fantasy week of the season, backup Rashad Jennings was all set to run wild over the Redskins Sunday. Of course, things don't always play out as expected.
Smith, Cushing say on-field flare-up forgotten
Houston's Antonio Smith and Brian Cushing say the confrontation between the two during the Week 15 game at Tennessee was a "heat-of-the-moment thing" that has been patched up, according to AFC South Whispers.
Jones-Drew's status for Sunday in question
The Jaguars may be without RB Maurice Jones-Drew for their must-win game against the Redskins on Sunday.
Ten most intriguing players of Week 15
Based on last Monday's performance, and considering the Vikings' QB issues, Pat Fitzmaurice is not confident in Adrian Peterson being able to carry the load for his owners in the fantasy football playoffs.
Run 'D' unravels for collapsing Raiders
Oakland blew a 10-point third-quarter lead on Sunday, and its defense struggled to contain RBs Maurice Jones-Drew and Rashad Jennings, who each had more than 100 yards rushing.
Jaguars top Raiders in shootout
David Garrard threw three touchdown passes, Maurice Jones-Drew and Rashad Jennings each topped 100 yards rushing and the Jaguars beat the Raiders 38-31 Sunday in a wild game that featured six touchdowns of at least 30 yards.
MVP Meter: Running from the backs
Only one running back, Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jaguars, is ranked in our top 10 this week, and the top six players on the Meter are quarterbacks.
PLAYER NEWS
Jones-Drew has been placed on injured reserve because of a foot injury.|||||||
Jones-Drew injured his left foot Oct. 21 at Oakland when he was tackled on the opening play. He started running full speed last week, but his foot didn't respond as well as team trainers had hoped, so risking him in the season finale at Tennessee made no sense.
Jones-Drew ran 13 times for 38 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Bengals.|||||||
Despite Sunday's effort, Jones-Drew is running for 4.9 yards per carry.
Jones-Drew ran 12 times for 60 yards in Sunday's 27-7 loss to Houston.|||||||
His touchdown was the 75th of his career. He joined Randy Moss, Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates as the only active players with at least 75.
After skipping training camp in protest over his contract, Jones-Drew rushed for 77 yards on 19 carries during Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss at Minnesota.|||||||
Jones-Drew wasn't expected to receive much work but ended up carrying the load after Rashad Jennings exited with a knee injury. He faces a tough task next week against Houston's stifling defense but should still be considered a top-10 option, especially if Jennings can't play.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have activated running back Maurice Jones-Drew and waived second-year running back Keith Toston.|||||||
The Jaguars had a roster exemption for Jones-Drew, who ended a 38-day holdout last Sunday. He is expected to play in Sunday's season opener at Minnesota.
