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2 ruled out, 1 questionable in Colts vs. Jaguars

These are the players with injury designations ahead of the Week 1 matchup.

The Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars will be facing off Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium to get the 2023 season underway.

After releasing their final injury reports ahead of the Week 1 matchup, both teams have relatively low injury concerns. The Colts may be without one of their running backs while defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was added to the injury report without a designation so he’s expected to play.

Meanwhile, the Jaguars will be without a pair of their depth defenders going into the divisional matchup.

Here are the players with injury designations heading into Week 1:

Jaguars rule out Antonio Johnson, Tyler Lacy vs. Colts

Jaguars rookies Antonio Johnson and Tyler Lacy won’t make their regular season debut Sunday against the Colts.

Jacksonville Jaguars rookies Antonio Johnson and Tyler Lacy won’t be making their NFL debuts against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Both players were officially ruled out Friday when the team released its final injury report. Every other player on the Jaguars’ roster is good to go for the Week 1 opener in Indianapolis.

Johnson didn’t practice at all this week while he works his way back from a hamstring problem that Doug Pederson says could take a little bit longer to go away. Lacy was a limited participant all week, but isn’t quite ready to play.

Neither player was likely to see many snaps Sunday even if they were healthy and ready to play. Johnson is listed as the third-string free safety and Lacy is a second-team defensive end. Both will likely play special teams when they return to action.

As for the Colts, defensive lineman DeForest Buckner was a surprise addition to the report due to a forearm injury. However, Indianapolis said he’s a full go for Sunday against the Jaguars.

Running back Zack Moss is the only questionable player for the Colts. If he can’t play Sunday, Deon Jackson would be in line to start for Indianapolis.

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Jaguars DE Tyler Lacy still limited in Thursday practice

The Jaguars and Colts made no injury report changes Thursday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts made no changes from their Wednesday injury reports, listing the same two players each on Thursday.

For the Jaguars, rookie safety Antonio Johnson was still out of action due to a nagging hamstring problem while rookie defensive lineman Tyler Lacy was limited again due to a hip injury.

Earlier this week, Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said that Johnson is still a “week or two away” from being cleared to make his debut. There was more optimism about Lacy’s return, but he hasn’t yet participated in a full practice since suffering his injury.

The Colts again listed veterans Zack Moss and Shaquille Leonard on their injury report, although the latter has cleared the concussion protocol and appears set to play Sunday against Jacksonville.

If Moss is unable to play against the Jaguars due to his broken arm, third-year running back Deon Jackson would be in line to get the start Sunday.

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Jaguars S Antonio Johnson sits out Wednesday practice

The Jaguars and Colts listed two players each on their Wednesday injury reports.

Jacksonville Jaguars rookies Tyler Lacy and Antonio Johnson were the only two players who didn’t participate fully in practice Wednesday, the team announced.

Lacy was limited as he works himself back from a hip injury, while Johnson was out entirely due to his hamstring.

“Antonio is still kind of a week or two away, he’s still a little further away,” Pederson told reporters Wednesday. “Tyler is another one that we’re going to get him back out there and see where he’s at and just monitor him through the first half of practice.”

The good news for the Jaguars is that defensive lineman Folorunso Fatukasi, who missed time in August due to a heel injury, and offensive lineman Tyler Shatley, who had an incident of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) in camp, were both cleared to participate fully Wednesday.

The Jaguars’ Week 1 opponent, the Indianapolis Colts, also listed just two players on their injury report.

With Jonathan Taylor out of action on the PUP list, running back Zack Moss may be the team’s starting running back Sunday despite dealing with a broken arm.

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Former Aggie Safety is making a name for himself in training camp

Former Texas A&M safety Antonio Johnson is stacking days turning heads in training camp en route to the 53-man roster

Regarding fifth-round picks, there is usually a toss-up if that pick will actually make the team. However, I consider former Aggie safety Antonio Johnson more of a lock than a casualty of cut day. Reports coming out of camp support my prediction as well.

Like most late-round picks, special teams’ play is usually the key to making the 53-man roster. The Jaguars are one of the best units in the league when it does come to special teams, and the coordinator, Heath Farwell had this to say about the rookie’s progress:

“We got a ton of guys that come up, but a guy that shows up a ton is Antonio Johnson,” Farwell said, later adding that Johnson is a player that has caught his eye. “He’s a guy that’s been spectacular. You see him out there playing defense, but he’s been great for us as a gunner, vise stuff has been really good. Kickoff he’s been doing well.”

Johnson also understands that experience is the best teacher, so he makes sure to each out to his veteran teammates.

“I feel like, as a rookie safety, being in the room with those guys, it’s an honor. It’s a blessing at the same time because those guys got years in the league and [have had] great seasons, all of them, and on different levels and different aspects of the game as well. Just being able to go to them and pick their brain, get the knowledge they have.”

Aggies know what Johnson can bring to a team; we’ve seen him perform at a high level for three years, so to hear that he is making decent progress is expected. The Jaguars will be taking on the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game this weekend, so it won’t be long before we get our first look at Johnson in NFL action.

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Former Aggie safety Antonio Johnson sits down with TexAgs for an interview

Antoino Johnson takes time away from his busy training camp schedule to answer questions

With many Aggies in the NFL, it’s always a treat when a former player can answer a few questions from a familiar face. Rookie safety Antonio Johnson got a few minutes away from his busy training camp schedule to talk with David Nuño with TexAgs.

Johnson sat longer than expected on Draft weekend as he was mocked anywhere from the late first to the third round. To the surprise of many Aggie fans, the Jacksonville Jaguars did not call his name until the fifth round on day three.

While he does carry a small chip on his shoulder, due to this, it’s not something that he is obsessed with; he explained when talking with Nuño.

Being taken later in the draft put a chip on my shoulder, but that’s in the past. Once you get here, everyone is in the league. I want to prove myself to everybody. I was blessed with an opportunity to hear the Jaguars call my name.

 

Antonio Johnson back pedals in a drill during the 2023 Jaguars Rookie Minicamp held at TIAA Bank Field. Juston Lewis/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK

It’s still early in camp, and Johson will take a few days to get accustomed to the NFL way of life, but he already has an excellent grasp of what it takes to be successful in this league. For the full interview, visit TexAgs for a listen.

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Jaguars 2023 roster review: S Antonio Johnson

For the low cost of a fifth-round pick, the Jaguars added two-time All-SEC defender Antonio Johnson this offseason.

The brunt of the offseason is in the books and training camp is still off on the horizon. Join us in the NFL’s dead zone with a player-by-player review of the Jaguars roster ahead of the 2023 season.

Some mock drafters thought Antonio Johnson had a chance at being a first-round pick in April. Most expected him to come off the board in the second day. A slide to the fifth round was a shock.

While that weekend didn’t go exactly as planned for Johnson, his tumble down the draft order worked out well for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

For the small cost of a late-round draft pick, the Jaguars got a two-time All-SEC defender that many pundits believe will be an instant contributor as a rookie.

A full-time role at safety seems unlikely with Rayshawn Jenkins and Andre Cisco holding down the starting spots, but Johnson’s versatility and skills in the slot could prove useful.

Contract (2023): $750,000 base salary, $75,458 prorated signing bonus, $825,458 cap hit.

Acquired: Jaguars drafted Johnson with the No. 160 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

PFF grades: 

  • 81.6 (2022 – TAMU)
  • 87.4 (2021 – TAMU)
  • 62.6 (2020 – TAMU)

Statistics:

  • One sack, three forced fumbles, four tackles for loss, 71 tackles (2022)
  • One interception, one sack, one forced fumble, 8.5 tackles for loss, 79 tackles (2021)
  • 0.5 tackles for loss, 14 tackles (2020)

Highlight:

Quote: “For sure it put a chip on my shoulder. I just feel like it put that much hunger into me. God works in mysterious ways, and this is how it happened. I’m blessed to be here and I’m going to go out here and prove myself now.” – Johnson on draft slide

Calvin Ridley (No. 0) Travis Etienne Jr. (No. 1) Rayshawn Jenkins (No. 2) C.J. Beathard (No. 3) Tank Bigsby (No. 4) Andre Cisco (No. 5)
Chris Claybrooks (No. 6) Zay Jones (No. 7) Logan Cooke (No. 9) Parker Washington (No. 11) James McCourt (No. 12) Christian Kirk (No. 13)
Kendric Pryor (No. 14) Tim Jones (No. 15) Trevor Lawrence (No. 16) Evan Engram (No. 17) Nathan Rourke (No. 18) Sammis Reyes (No. 19)
Daniel Thomas (No. 20) Latavious Brini (No. 21) JaMycal Hasty (No. 22) Foyesade Oluokun (No. 23) Snoop Conner (No. 24) D’Ernest Johnson (No. 25)
Antonio Johnson (No. 26) Divaad Wilson (No. 27) Tevaughn Campbell (No. 29) Montaric Brown (No. 30) Darious Williams (No. 31) Tyson Campbell (No. 32)
Devin Lloyd (No. 33) Gregory Junior (No. 34) Ayo Oyelola (No. 35) Christian Braswell (No. 36) Tre Herndon (No. 37) Qadree Ollison (No. 38)
Jamal Agnew (No. 39) Erick Hallett (No. 40) Josh Allen (No. 41) Andrew Wingard (No. 42) Kaleb Hayes (No. 43) Derek Parish (No. 43)
Travon Walker (No. 44) K’Lavon Chaisson (No. 45) Ross Matiscik (No. 46) De’Shaan Dixon (No. 47) Chad Muma (No. 48) Leonard Taylor (No. 49)
Shaquille Quarterman (No. 50) Ventrell Miller (No. 51) DaVon Hamilton (No. 52) Willie Taylor III (No. 53) DJ Coleman (No. 54) Dequan Jackson (No. 55)
Yasir Abdullah (No. 56) Caleb Johnson (No. 57) Raymond Vohasek (No. 59) Darryl Williams (No. 60) Samuel Jackson (No. 62) Coy Cronk (No. 64)
Chandler Brewer (No. 67) Brandon Scherff (No. 68) Tyler Shatley (No. 69) Cole Van Lanen (No. 70) Walker Little (No. 72) Blake Hance (No. 73)
Cam Robinson (No. 74) Cooper Hodges (No. 75) Anton Harrison (No. 76) Josh Wells (No. 77) Ben Bartch (No. 78) Luke Fortner (No. 79)
Kevin Austin Jr. (No. 80) Seth Williams (No. 81) Elijah Cooks (No. 84) Brenton Strange (No. 85) Gerrit Prince (No. 86) Jaray Jenkins (No. 87)
Oliver Martin (No. 88) Luke Farrell (No. 89) Henry Mondeaux (No. 90) Jordan Smith (No. 92) Tyler Lacy (No. 93) Folorunso Fatukasi (No. 94)
Roy Robertson-Harris (No. 95) Adam Gotsis (No. 96) Nick Thurman (No. 97) Michael Dogbe (No. 98) Jeremiah Ledbetter (No. 99) Brandon McManus
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Antonio Johnson on draft slide: ‘For sure it put a chip on my shoulder’

Antonio Johnson wants to prove he should’ve been drafted much earlier than the fifth round.

It appeared likely that Antonio Johnson would be a Day 2 selection in the 2023 NFL draft with an outside chance at being a surprise first-round pick. Instead, the former Texas A&M safety slipped to the fifth round where he was taken by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 160 pick.

That was great news for the Jaguars, who were credited with landing one of the steals of the draft class. For Johnson, it was a frustrating weekend that he’s ready to use as fuel in his NFL career.

“For sure it put a chip on my shoulder,” Johnson said earlier this week, via the Florida Times-Union. “I just feel like it put that much hunger into me. God works in mysterious ways, and this is how it happened. I’m blessed to be here and I’m going to go out here and prove myself now.”

In Jacksonville, Johnson joins a secondary that was 28th against the pass in 2022. A lackluster pass rush was a significant part of the team’s struggles in that area, but the Jaguars added three defensive backs in each of the last two drafts.

Johnson, who played a significant amount of time in the slot during his collegiate career, may be well-equipped to contribute early in his career. While the Jaguars have a pair of starting safeties in Rayshawn Jenkins and Andre Cisco, the team struggled to find a reliable slot cornerback after moving Darious Williams outside late in the year.

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The Athletic places former Aggies Safety Antonio Johnson on their 2023 NFL ‘All-Draft Pick Team’

Former Texas A&M safety Antonio Johnson, drafted in the 5th-round by the Jacksonville Jaguars has made the Athletics ‘All-Draft Pick Team’

During the 2023 NFL Draft, there was a remarkable story surrounding the former Texas A&M safety Antonio Johnson. Despite being considered a second or third-round pick by many draft experts, he unexpectedly fell. He was ultimately selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round as the 160th overall pick. The Athletic deemed the Jaguars as brilliant for selecting the versatile player from East St. Louis, Ilinois.

In an article by writers Diante Lee and Nick Baumgardner, both combined their favorite picks during the Draft at every position, selecting 22 players that will make some impact as soon as the 2023 NFL season. Coming in last but not at all least, Johnson, alongside former Alabama safety Jordan Battle, is very close to being a perfect fit with the Jaguars.

The Jaguars needed depth and a future contingency for Rayshawn Jenkins as he approaches his age-30 season. Johnson is a good fit.

His game is a throwback to the strong-safety archetype of old: a true thumper in run support and a good tackler. Defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell can use more dependable players around the second level, and Johnson fits well in a defense that can blitz from all angles and likes to play zone. There won’t be instant gratification, but I trust that Jacksonville will be happy to have Johnson grow into a future role.

Lee and Baumgarder noted Johnson’s deficiencies without stating them in a specific fashion, as his overall lack of off-the-chart athleticism and “old school” play style as a player who thrives close to the line of scrimmage most likely scared several teams away. Yet, his overall fit with defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell is all that matters from a scheme perspective.

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Jaguars announce contracts for 10 of their 13 draft picks

Only three draftees are unsigned after the Jaguars announced a flurry of contracts Friday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed 10 draft picks Friday, announcing contracts for running back Tank Bigsby, linebacker Ventrell Miller, outside linebacker Yasir Abdullah, safety Antonio Johnson, wide receiver Parker Washington, cornerback Erick Hallett II, cornerback Christian Braswell, offensive lineman Cooper Hodges, defensive tackle Raymond Vohasek, and fullback Derek Parish.

That leaves only first-round pick Anton Harrison, second-round pick Brenton Strange, and fourth-round pick Tyler Lacy left unsigned from the team’s 2023 NFL draft class.

Strange reportedly reached a deal with the Jaguars on Friday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 in Houston, but the contract hasn’t been announced by the Jaguars yet.

Details of the rookie deals signed Friday haven’t been made public, but most of the terms of the contracts are pre-determined by the rookie wage scale written into the league’s collective bargaining agreement. An eventual deal with Harrison is expected to be for about $13.2 million over four years with a fifth-year option that’ll be impacted by play time and potential Pro Bowl appearances.

The Jaguars’ 13-player draft class is the largest in the franchise’s history. Ten of those selections came in Day 3, the most for any team in the last three drafts.

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