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Team Notebook: Jacksonville JaguarsJaguars | Alexander says he is healthy Ryan Robinson, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars FS Gerald Alexander (neck) said he is fully healthy after missing a majority of the 2008 season after fracturing his vertebrae. Jaguars | Alexander happy but shocked by trade Ryan Robinson, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars FS Gerald Alexander said he was surprised by the trade but is happy to play with the team. "I'm just excited about being in this situation. Obviously there is a shock value, but I'm looking forward to being a part of this team. I have to move on to a new situation and learn a new system; get acquainted with a new group of people," Alexander said. Jaguars | Z. Miller used as a quarterback in Wildcat formation Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars TE Zach Miller saw some time as a quarterback in the Wildcat formation during OTAs. However, head coach Jack Del Rio said the staff used Miller as a Wildcat quarterback to simulate the offense of the Miami Dolphins, a preseason and regular-season opponent. Jaguars | Z. Miller contract update Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars sixth-round draft pick TE Zach Miller signed a four-year deal for minimum salaries with escalators and a signing bonus of approximately $111,000. Jaguars | Z. Miller expected to compete for backup job The Florida Times-Union reports Jacksonville Jaguars TE Zach Miller is expected to compete for the backup job with TE Marcedes Lewis. Jaguars | Z. Miller signs The Florida Times-Union reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed sixth-round draft choice TE Zach Miller. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Jaguars | Likely will look to add veteran WR Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars likely will look to sign a veteran free-agent wide receiver before the start of training camp. Jaguars | Traded Northcutt because of other receivers Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars decided to trade WR Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions because the coaching staff did not believe he was a significant upgrade over the team's current rookie receivers to justify paying his $2.75 million salary this season, according to team sources. Jaguars | Team acquires G. Alexander John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Detroit Lions have traded S Gerald Alexander to the Jacksonville Jaguars for WR Dennis Northcutt, according to multiple sources. The trade was agreed upon Friday, June 26, and is expected to be finalized next week. Jaguars | Looking to trade Northcutt Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to trade WR Dennis Northcutt, according to his agent Jerome Stanley. Jaguars | Defensive line will be a focus at camp Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said one of the team's focuses during training camp will be improving the defensive line. "I think that's probably, I mean realistically that's the area that we have, I don't know if I'd say the most work, but certainly as much work as any group that we have on our football team," Del Rio said. "It's going to get a lot of focus in camp." Jaguars | Bell waived Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have waived FB Kyle Bell. Jaguars | Will start training camp Aug. 2 The Florida Times-Union reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are scheduled to report to training camp Sunday, Aug. 2. The team's first practice session will be Monday, Aug. 3. The last day of training camp will be Aug. 13. Jaguars | Impressed with Holt so far Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars believe WR Torry Holt will make a major impact both on and off the field this season. "I think the one thing that Torry has brought is a level of trust for David (Garrard), so he's aware that at third-and-7, he's going to run more than seven yards. I think that'll be a good thing for David," general manager Gene Smith said. Holt also has been working with several of the team's young receivers this offseason. Jaguars | Admit to having better chemistry in offseason Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports one of the reasons the Jacksonville Jaguars feel optimistic about the 2009 season is an improved team chemistry and atmosphere after the departure of several players who had character issues or who were unproductive on the field. "We had some things going on, and coach (Jack) Del Rio took care of that and (general manager) Gene Smith took care of that," assistant coach Mike Tice said. "That was great. It makes it a lot easier for us to coach." General manager Gene Smith has also noticed a difference during offseason workouts. "I think there's better peer leadership," Smith said. "There's a different level of accountability. I think they have a greater understanding that it's a privilege to be in the NFL. I've seen a lot more self-discipline in the players with their mental focus. I'm a firm believer that mental will win more than physical skill." Jaguars | Monroe looking to avoid holdout Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Sonny Shah, agent for Jacksonville Jaguars first-round draft choice OT Eugene Monroe, said Monroe does not want to hold out of training camp. Jaguars | Cox, Underwood expected to be ready for camp Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said CB Derek Cox (hamstring) and WR Tiquan Underwood (hamstring) should be ready for the start of training camp. Jaguars | Henderson misses practice Thursday Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars DT John Henderson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 18. Head coach Jack Del Rio said Henderson will be ready for the start of training camp. Jaguars | Cain claimed off waivers Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed LB Jeremy Cain (Redskins) off waivers. Jaguars | Could keep only two QBs on roster Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars may enter the season with only two quarterbacks on the roster. Jaguars | Bouman likely will be No. 2 QB Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars QB Todd Bouman likely will enter the season as the team's No. 2 quarterback. Jaguars | English waived Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have waived WR Jason English. Jaguars | Boeckman, Strickland signed Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed undrafted free-agents QB Todd Boeckman (Ohio State) and WR Andy Strickland (Wofford). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Jaguars | Three released Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have released C Drew Miller, DE Mkristo Bruce and CB Weldon Brown. Jaguars | Lemon's contract terminated Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have terminated the contract of QB Cleo Lemon. Jaguars | Manuwai cleared to practice Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars OG Vincent Manuwai (knee) has been cleared to participate in practice. Jaguars | James, Davis released Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have released CB William James and TE Charles Davis. Jaguars | Staying healthy is key for Williamson Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said he thinks the key for WR Troy Williamson is staying healthy so he can have a chance to display his skill and athleticism. "He should be able to get some things done if he can stay on the football field for us," Del Rio said. Williamson also has to do a better job catching the football. He even acknowledged he makes the easy catches look harder than what they are supposed to be. Williamson is in a battle for a roster spot due to offseason additions to the receiver position for the Jaguars. Jaguars | Pashos has trimmed down this offseason Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars OT Tony Pashos has lost about 16 pounds during the offseason workouts. Jaguars | Williamson has been impressing during OTAs Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Troy Williamson has had a strong showing during organized activities this week. "Troy's done well,'' head coach Jack Del Rio said. "He's done a nice job of competing.'' Jaguars | Henderson misses practice Tuesday Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars DT John Henderson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 9, because he does not feel ready to practice. Jaguars | Underwood suffers injury Tuesday Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Tiquan Underwood (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring during practice Tuesday, June 9. He could be shut down for the remainder of the organized team activities. Jaguars | Holt gets day off Tuesday Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Torry Holt (knee) was given the day off from practice Tuesday, June 9, because his knee had a little swelling. Jaguars | Manuwai close to returning Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said OG Vincent Manuwai (knee) is close to returning to practice. "Vinny is getting close, he's getting anxious and saying, 'Coach, I'm ready to go. They won't let me go yet.' And I say, 'Well, until they do, I can't work with you.' So, he's doing well," Del Rio said. Jaguars | Henderson's relationship with Del Rio fine Updating a previous report, The Nashville Tennessean reports Jacksonville Jaguars DT John Henderson (shoulder) said he was upset with head coach Jack Del Rio's comments about him not practicing because of his shoulder injury but the two have talked and everything is good. "I was a little upset, but we talked about it and everything is all right," Henderson said. "We talked like men. I let him know about the shoulder. He saw the X-rays. He was good on it. We're both good and we're getting back to work." Jaguars | Henderson hopes to practice Thursday The Tennessean reports Jacksonville Jaguars DT John Henderson (shoulder) will have his shoulder re-evaluated Monday, June 8, and hopes to be able to participate in the organized team activities next week. Jaguars | Monroe works with first team Thursday Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars OT Eugene Monroe worked with the first-team offense at left tackle at times during practice Thursday, June 4. Jaguars | Williamson excused from practice Thursday Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Troy Williamson was excused from practice Thursday, June 4, because of a personal matter. Jaguars | Henderson practices Thursday Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars DT John Henderson (shoulder) participated in practice Thursday, June 4. He said he talked to head coach Jack Del Rio about the coach's comments and everything is fine now. Jaguars | Abdallah, Patterson waived The Associated Press reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have waived DT Nader Abdallah and SS Kevin Patterson. Jaguars | McCree agrees to terms Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent FS Marlon McCree (Broncos). Terms of the contract were not disclosed but it is believed to be a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. Jaguars | Williamson misses practice Tuesday Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Troy Williamson did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 2. Head coach Jack Del Rio would not comment on why Williamson did not practice. Jaguars | Del Rio unhappy with Henderson missing practice Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio was not happy that DT John Henderson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 2, after injuring his shoulder while rolling on it. "John has a shoulder that, back when I played, nobody would've missed a snap. Lombardi might be rolling over. It's disappointing to see him pull himself out. I'm not going to worry about somebody who's pulled himself out of a drill," Del Rio said. Jaguars | Working on Wildcat Monday Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars practiced in the Wildcat formation during their organized team activity Monday, June 1. QB David Garrard lined up at wide receiver while RB Maurice Jones-Drew behind center in the shotgun. Jaguars | Del Rio to get more involved in defense Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said he will become more involved with the defense this season. "I'm directly involved," Del Rio said. "... I feel like the standard that we set has not been met the last year or two, so we're getting back to some of the things we believe in. I think to be good on defense, you've just got to know with certainly where you belong and then go with your hair on fire to get there, and we're going to play that way this year.'' |
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