Training camp notebook: Lighter day of practice as Cowboys game approaches
Game day is right around the corner. In the football world, it is Thursday even though it is Wednesday. Itโs weird but it works. Since the game is on Saturday, the schedule moves up a day. Practice reflected the game prep. Wednesday was the 12th practice of camp and was a less physical day at the office.
Jaguars cornerback arrest came after heated dispute with girlfriend, who accused him of cheating: JSO
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Chris Claybrooks was arrested on a domestic battery charge Friday after police said the woman he was in a relationship with gave them video footage of the incident dating back to September, according to an arrest report.
Four takeaways: Can we see a bit more of Luton this season?
Here were my top four takeaways from the game:A mixed day for Jake LutonJake Luton had a day in line with what you would expect form a rookie. It was the fourth longest first completion for an NFL rookie in history. Then, needing a two-point conversion to tie the game, Luton threw behind DJ Chark. For the game, Luton completed 26 of 38 passes for 304 yards. โข The Ugly: In the third quarter, Luton made a bad decision and throw under pressure and that led to an interception by Vernon Hargreaves III.
Falcons WR Julio Jones out again with hamstring injury
Jones had been listed as questionable after missing practice throughout the week with a hamstring injury. Even so, the winless Falconsโ secondary gets a boost with safeties Keanu Neal (hamstring) and Ricardo Allen (elbow) returning from injuries. ___PHILADELPHIA AT PITTSBURGHEagles: TE Hakeem Butler; RB Jason Huntley, WR DeSean Jackson, WR Alshon Jeffery, CB Avonte Maddox, QB Nate Sudfeld, DE Casey Toohill. Falcons: S Jaylinn Hawkins, WR Julio Jones, CB A.J. Ravens: RB Justice Hill, WR Chris Moore, QB Trace McSorley, DT Broderick Washington, DT Justin Ellis, OL Tyre Phillips.
Still reeling: Jaguars canโt stop Bengals as slide continues
Gardner Minshew II of the Jacksonville Jaguars drops back to throw a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 4, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bullied, banged up physically and not even competitive in spots, the Jaguars left Cincinnati with a 33-25 loss and momentum quickly careening in the wrong direction. That such a statement was delivered by the Bengals of all teams shows just how much work lies ahead for Jacksonville. The Jaguars visit the Texans (0-4) next week with sole possession of the cellar in the division at stake. After a woeful start to the second half (the Bengals outscored Jacksonville 20-3 in the first 22 minutes after the break) Jacksonville made a push.
Jaguars sign final 4 draft picks from 12-man rookie class
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed their final four draft picks Monday, including first-rounder KLavon Chaisson. Fifth-round safety Daniel Thomas, sixth-round quarterback Jake Luton and seventh-round kick returner Chris Claybrooks also signed rookie deals. Jacksonville now has its largest draft class 12 players under contract a day before rookies are scheduled to report for COVID-19 testing. Under the NFLs rookie slotting system, Chaisson was scheduled to get a four-year deal worth $13.3 million that includes a $7.3 million signing bonus. The contract includes a team option for a fifth year.