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Team Notebook: Jacksonville Jaguars News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Jaguars | T. Thomas expected to be released this week Updating a previous item, Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to release OT Tra Thomas sometime this week. Jaguars | Holt expected to be released this week Updating a previous item, Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to release WR Torry Holt sometime this week. Jaguars | Holt will be released Vito Stellino, of the Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are planning to release WR Torry Holt. Players cannot be waived until Monday, Feb. 8, but the team has given him advance notice. Jaguars | T. Thomas will be released Vito Stellino, of the Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are planning to release OT Tra Thomas. Players cannot be waived until Monday, Feb. 8, but the team has given him advance notice. Jaguars | Del Rio says he does not think Garrard is elite Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said during a television appearance that he believes QB David Garrard is a good quarterback but is not an elite quarterback. Jaguars | Smith does not seem worried about Mathis' health Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith indicated that he is not worried about the injuries that plagued CB Rashean Mathis last season. "Rashean had a good preseason and started out really well and ended up with a couple of different injuries. Some of it was bad luck," Smith said. Jaguars | Smith hopes Knighton will improve Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith said he hopes DT Terrance Knighton will improve his pass rush because he did well against the run this season. "I think he's got to develop more as an inside rusher," Smith said. "If he is going to be on the field in passing situations, he's got to be more of a force inside. He was dominant in terms of the run." Jaguars | Will try to add some DL during offseason Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith said the Jaguars will try to some defensive linemen during the offseason but will not try to force any moves. Jaguars | Harvey expected to enter season as starter Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars DE Derrick Harvey is expected to enter next season as the starter at left defensive end. Jaguars | Smith expects several competitions on defense Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith said he expects there to be several competitions for starting jobs on defense next season. He mentioned both safety positions, two of the linebacker positions and the right defensive end as starting jobs up for grabs. Jaguars | Likely will emphasize run next year Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith said the Jaguars likely will emphasize their running game next season with expanded passing game objectives. Jaguars | Will use 4-3 defensive next season Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith said the Jaguars will use an attacking 4-3 defensive alignment next season and have drop the idea of using a 3-4 defensive alignment. Jaguars | Byner hired Updating a previous report, Gary Estwick, of The Tennessean, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former Tennessee Titans assistant coach Earnest Byner as their new running backs coach, according to his agent. Jaguars | Three could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars LB Clint Ingram, DT Montavious Stanley and WR Troy Williamson could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year. Jaguars | Byner hoping to join team Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports former Tennessee Titans running backs coach Earnest Byner is hoping to join the Jacksonville Jaguars to fill in at the same position. No offer is imminent yet for Byner, but it is believed there is momentum toward him getting the job with Jacksonville. Jaguars | Boras hired as TE coach Jeff Dickerson, of ESPNChicago.com, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former Chicago Bears tight ends coach Rob Boras as their new tight ends coach. Jaguars | Monachino fired Michael DiRocco and Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, report the Jacksonville Jaguars have fired defensive line coach Ted Monachino. Jaguars | Cullen hired Michael DiRocco and Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, report the Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former Detroit Lions assistant coach Joe Cullen as their defensive line coach. Jaguars | To meet with Tebow Michael DiRocco, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars plan to meet with Florida QB Tim Tebow this week at the Senior Bowl, according to general manager Gene Smith. Smith said the meeting will be the first in a series of meetings with Tebow. "I talked to his dad yesterday (Sunday, Jan. 24) and I certainly will catch up with him here and we will do the same at the combine," Smith said. "We'll do the same at the Florida workout. There's not a lot that I think we need to know about him because of the fact he's from Florida and there's been so much exposure, but you still want to sit down and get a feel for us, not just us getting a feel for him. I think we'll get plenty of additional exposure beyond this one." Jaguars | Garrard added to Pro Bowl ESPN.com reports Jacksonville Jaguars QB David Garrard has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster in place of Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning, according to The Florida Times-Union. Jaguars | Shula to stay with team Kevin Scarbinsky, of The Birmingham News, reports Jacksonville Jaguars quarterbacks coach Mike Shula plans to stay with the team even though his name has been linked to the East Carolina University head coaching position. Jaguars | Monachino's future could be uncertain Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars defensive line coach Ted Monachino's future would be uncertain if the team decided to hire former Detroit Lions assistant coach Joe Cullen as their defensive coordinator. Jaguars | No deal with Cullen at this time Vito Stellino, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars do not have a deal with former Detroit Lions assistant coach Joe Cullen at this time. If hired, Cullen would become the team's defensive line coach. Jaguars | Could look to hire Cullen Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars could look to hire former Detroit Lions assistant coach Joe Cullen. The team has consulted with commissioner Roger Goodell before setting things in motion with Cullen. It is not clear would job Cullen would fill with the Jaguars. Jaguars | Owner believes Del Rio can take team to another level Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver said he believes head coach Jack Del Rio and general manager Gene Smith can guide the Jaguars to an elite level after meeting with Del Rio. "I feel good that Jack and I are on the same page. I feel good that the team of Gene Smith and Jack Del Rio is going to take this franchise to an elite level," Weaver said. Jaguars | Curry signed Jaugars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed street free-agent DE Walter Curry. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Curry played last season in the Canadian Football League. Jaguars | Will not play in London The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver said the team will not have a home game in London in 2010. Jaguars | Del Rio to remain head coach Peter King, of SI.com, reports via Twitter that Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio will remain the team's head coach for next season. Jaguars | Del Rio says he was not offered USC job ESPN.com reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio denied Tuesday, Jan. 12, that he has been made an offer by the University of Southern California to become the school's next head coach. "All of those things are manufactured," Del Rio told WJXT of Jacksonville. "The only thing I can tell you is I've been busy working on the Jaguars for 2010. We're busy at work, trying to build this thing strong." Jaguars | Del Rio scheduled to meet with owner The Florida Times-Union reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio is expected to meet with owner Wayne Weaver Tuesday, Jan. 12. Jaguars | Del Rio interested in USC job Scott Wolf, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio is interested in the head coaching job at the University of Southern California, however, sources said USC officials have reservations about offering him the job. One reason could be Del Rio's lack of college coaching experience. Jaguars | Del Rio could be fired ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio could be fired. He is owed around $15 million, but money will not be a factor in a decision. Jaguars | Owner says team not for sale Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver disputed reports that the Jaguars are for sale. "We're not for sale. We're trying to re-energize this fan base and get them excited about the team," Weaver said. Jaguars | Owner expecting playoffs next season Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver said the Jaguars being average is unacceptable and he expects the team to make the playoffs in 2010. "Being average is not acceptable. We've got to get better. We had a great draft class, a lot of young players. For the most part, they all produced. Building off this last draft class, and going into the offseason, I think we're a team that's ascending. I don't expect to be sitting home in January next year [during the playoffs]. I'll tell you that," Weaver said. Jaguars | Three re-signed to future contracts Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed free agents RB Allen Patrick, WR Clarence Denmark and OG Cameron Stephenson to future contracts. Jaguars | Del Rio appears safe Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports via Twitter that Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio's job appears to be safe. Jaguars | Miller catches two touchdowns Week 17 The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars TE Zach X. Miller caught eight passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns in Week 17. Jaguars | Week 17 Inactives The Jacksonville Jaguars have declared C Cecil Newton, DL Julius Williams, CB Kennard Cox, TE Marcedes Lewis, OL Paul McQuistan, CB Rashean Mathis, WR Torry Holt, OT Tra Thomas inactive for Week 17. Jaguars | K. Cox signed to active roster Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed practice squad CB Kennard Cox to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Jaguars | Ellison placed on IR Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have placed DT Atiyyah Ellison (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season. Jaguars | Three practice Friday Jacksonville Jaguars CB Derek Cox (foot), DT John Henderson (shoulder) and S Anthony Smith (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 1. Each are listed as probable for Week 17 and will play. Jaguars | D. Smith probable for Week 17 Jacksonville Jaguars LB Daryl Smith (neck) is listed as probable for Week 17 and he will play. Jaguars | M. Lewis, Mathis out for Week 17 Jacksonville Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis (cheek, head) and CB Rashean Mathis (groin) missed the team's practice Friday, Jan. 1, and both are out for Week 17. Jaguars | Holt out for Week 17 Jacksonville Jaguars WR Torry Holt (hand) missed the team's practice Friday, Jan. 1, and he is out for Week 17. Jaguars | Ellison out for Week 17 Jacksonville Jaguars DT Atiyyah Ellison (knee) is out for the team's Week 17 game. |
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