News, notes and notables from Thursday's open practice between the Jaguars and the Buccaneers.

News, notes and notables from Wednesday's Jaguars training camp and joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Jaguars are headed towards Saturday’s preseason clash with Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a pair of joint open practices with them this week. The first of those was Wednesday and the finale is Thursday.

Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week.

The first round of the high school baseball state playoffs are Tuesday and Wednesday night this week. A glance at the opening round games.

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

While they’re no longer playing football in Jacksonville, six players with area ties are headed to the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 in Tampa Bay. A look at those players on the rosters of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs who have ties to the area. Position, PlayerRB Leonard FournetteTeam: Tampa BayAge: 26Years in league: FourArea tie: Former Jaguars playerStats this season: Had 97 carries, 367 yards, 6 TDs in regular season; 48 carries, 211 yards, 2 TDs in playoffs. WR Jaydon MickensTeam: Tampa BayAge: 26Years in league: ThreeArea tie: Former Jaguars playerStats this season: Has seven catches for 58 yards. AdOT Josh WellsTeam: Tampa BayAge: 29Years in league: SevenArea tie: Former Jaguars playerStats this season: Played in 15 games with one start.