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Body cam footage surfaces of events before Lerentee McCray’s arrest

More details have surfaced on McCray’s incident from earlier this month.

Pending Jacksonville Jaguars free-agent Lerentee McCray unfortunately found himself in trouble with the law earlier this month after he was arrested for leading the Fruitland Police Department of Central Florida on a high-speed chase. McCray was arrested and eventually released from the Lake County Jail of Tavares, Florida after paying a bond of $5,000.

According to reports, McCray gave police officers  “an expletive hand gesture using his middle finger” as they trailed him to get him to pull over. After a while, though, the officers decided to call off the chase with McCray’s Dodge Ram being recklessly driven across multiple lanes.

However, on Wednesday, more video was released showing when police caught up with McCray at a 7-Eleven gas station as he attempted to purchase gas for an officer who was driving an SUV. The officer declined several times, at one point shoving McCray when he tried to stop the officer from pulling the gas nozzle out of his vehicle. The situation didn’t escalate any further, but McCray did walk back to his truck to retrieve a child’s bicycle, then placed it on his truck’s windshield. 

According to News4Jax, this was one of the incidents that resulted in the officers documenting “erratic” behavior on McCray’s part in their report. Eventually, McCray was seen getting on the ground (though it’s not clear if he was asked to do so), and an officer can be heard telling a fellow officer to put him in cuffs. News4Jax also reported that marijuana was found in his vehicle. 

McCray was taken to a hospital at some point in the process. When questioned there by officers, McCray reportedly responded to one question by saying, “Oh that was you? My bad.”

As stated in the initial report, McCray was arrested for fleeing and eluding police with disregard of safety to persons or property – a second-degree felony. McCray is now scheduled for arraignment Feb. 14. McCray was also cited for speeding after radars recorded him at 80 mph in a 50 mph zone just after 1 a.m. EST on Sunday.

McCray joined the Jags in 2017 and has been with the team since, though he did opt out in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic started. He’s mostly contributed on special teams while sporadically helping out on defense and has a total of 75 tackles and four sacks throughout 84 games.

Jags special-teamer Lerentee McCray facing felony charge for fleeing police

McCray was arrested on Sunday after leading the Fruitland Park Police Department on a high-speed chase and is facing a second-degree felony charge.

Jacksonville Jaguars edge-rusher and special-teamer Lerentee McCray was arrested in Central Florida by the Fruitland Park Police Department after leading them on a high-speed chase on Sunday. According to records, he was booked into the Lake County Jail of Tavares, Florida just before 8 a.m. EST and released a little before 9:20 a.m. after paying a bond of $5,000.

McCray now faces charges of fleeing and eluding police with disregard of safety to persons or property. The charge falls into the second-degree felony category, and the pending free agent is now scheduled for arraignment on Feb. 14. McCray was also cited for speeding in the process after radars picked him up at 80 mph in a 50 mph zone just after 1 a.m. EST on Sunday.

 

According to the report, an officer picked up McCray at the aforementioned speed in a white Dodge Ram pickup truck. As the officer tried to stop McCray, the report states that he used “an expletive hand gesture using their middle finger” while electing not to stop.

Eventually, a second officer joined the chase and pursued the Dodge truck, too, as it hit speeds up to 100 mph. According to ESPN, they decided to call off the chase as the vehicle was being driven recklessly across multiple lanes.

Eventually, the FPPD was informed by members of the Tavares Police Department that McCray had stopped his vehicle and appeared in an “altered mental status.” That led to him being taken to the hospital, and eventually the Lake County Jail.

According to the police report, McCray was eventually questioned at the hospital by the FPPD officer with who he first was in a chase with and he acknowledged that he was the operator of the vehicle. After a particular question was asked by the officer, McCray specifically responded by saying “Oh that was you? My bad.”

As for the Jags, they said that they’ve been informed of the situation and have no comments to offer at the moment as more information is being gathered.

McCray signed with the Jags in 2017 and has been with the team since, though he did opt out in 2020. He’s mostly been a special teams player while helping out on defense occasionally and has a career total of 75 tackles and four sacks in the process of playing in 84 games.

Jaguars Week 16 final injury report: Center Brandon Linder ruled questionable vs. Jets

Jags center Brandon Linder was a late addition to the injury report due to a quad injury and has been ruled questionable against the Jets.

The Jacksonville Jaguars released their injury report Friday for Week 16’s game against the New York Jets and only two players surfaced in the status column. Those two players were center Brandon Linder (quad) and defensive end/ outside linebacker Lerentee McCray (ankle).

Linder wasn’t initially on the injury report, but surfaced on it Friday and didn’t practice. If he can’t play Sunday, the Jags will insert Tyler Shatley into the game in his place as he’s started in six games already this season.

As for McCray, he was limited Friday, which means there is a chance that he will suit up Sunday.

On the Jets’ end, they ruled five players questionable. Among those players were linebacker C.J. Mosley and defensive linemen Quinnen Williams and Sheldon Rankins. Receiver Jamison Crowder was ruled doubtful, while safety Elijah Riley was ruled OUT.

Jaguars Week 15 injury report: WR Lavish Shenault Jr. upgraded to limited Thursday

The Jags upgraded WR Laviska Shenault (shoulder/foot) and a few other players Thursday on the injury report, but also added a new one in Jihad Ward (back).

Three players with injury-related issues were upgraded on Thursday’s injury report for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Those players were receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (shoulder/foot), defensive end/ linebacker Lerentee McCray (ankle), and offensive lineman Andrew Norwell (back), all of whom were limited.

The two players who sat out of practice Wednesday to rest in kicker Matthew Wright and linebacker Damien Wilson returned to practice, too, but were full participants.

The Jags also had a new addition to the injury report in defensive end/ linebacker Jihad Ward, who didn’t practice with a back injury. Heading forward, his injury will be an important one to watch as the Jags already have two players who play his same position on the report in McCray and Josh Allen.

Lastly, the Jags downgraded running back James Robinson, however, that’s been a part of the plan for a few weeks now as Thursday has been a designated rest day for the second-year running back and veteran linebacker Myles Jack.

As for the Jets, they had two changes on their report as linebacker C.J. Mosely and defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins were upgraded to limited participation.

Jaguars Week 6 injury report: LB Myles Jack not seen at practice after sustaining oblique injury

Myles Jack exited Week 5’s game with an oblique injury and wasn’t seen at practice Wednesday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars released their first injury report for Week 6’s game in London against the Miami Dolphins and only two players missed practice on Wednesday.

One of those players was linebacker Myles Jack, who left Week 5’s game against Tennessee early with an oblique injury and wasn’t seen Wednesday. The other player to miss Wednesday’s session was receiver Marvin Jones Jr., who missed practice for a personal matter that wasn’t injury-related.

With Jack missing practice, Dakota Allen, who was able to be a full participant despite his shoulder injury, and Damien Wilson were the two players getting reps at inside linebacker. As fans witnessed Sunday, that would likely be the tandem the team rolls with on Sunday, too, if Jack is not able to play. They would also have Shaquille Quarterman available as a backup behind both veterans if needed.

Aside from Jack, Jones, and Allen, five other players surfaced on the injury report. On defense, those players were pass-rusher Lerentee McCray (hamstring), cornerback Tyson Campbell (toe), and defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris (ankle). McCray was a full participant, but Campbell and Robertson-Harris were limited, though coach Urban Meyer said he believes they could be back Sunday.

On offense, guard Ben Bartch (groin) and interior lineman Tyler Shatley (groin) were both limited. Their situations will be worth watching as they both are set to start Sunday with A.J. Cann and Brandon Linder on injured reserve.

Week 5 final injury report: Jags rule Robertson-Harris out vs. Titans, Campbell, McCray ruled questionable

The Jags will be without DL Roy Robertson-Harris for the third consecutive week. They also ruled CB Tyson Campbell and DE/OLB Lerentee McCray questionable.

The Jacksonville Jaguars ruled just one of four players out for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans in defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris (ankle). As a result, the veteran will be out for his third consecutive game.

The Jags also ruled two of the four players on the injury report questionable in cornerback Tyson Campbell (toe) and edge rusher Lerentee McCray (hamstring). The decision on both players comes as they were both limited on Thursday and Friday. McCray didn’t practice on Wednesday, though, and Campbell was once again limited.

McCray sustained his injury last week against the Cincinnati Bengals and was questionable to return as a result.

The last player to mention on the Jags injury report was running back Carlos Hyde (shoulder). He was a full participant in practice all week and didn’t surface in the status column as a result.

Playing for Robertson-Harris will likely be veteran Adam Gotsis, who started Weeks 3-4 against the Arizona Cardinals and Bengals in his place. He’s been solid against the run in the process, which could be huge for the Jags as Derrick Henry is coming to town.

Playing in Campbell’s place could be Tre Herndon or Nevin Lawson, as both are listed as CB2s on the Week 5 depth chart. If Herndon gets the nod, then Chris Claybrooks could then kick in to nickel if needed.

Lastly, if McCray can’t play (who isn’t a starter), the Jags could make rookie pass-rusher Jordan Smith active in his place. If they did, it would mark the rookie’s first regular season game.

Jags announce Week 2 inactives: Pass-rushers Jordan Smith, Lerentee McCray ruled OUT

Three of the four players from the Jags’ final injury report have been ruled OUT against Denver. Meanwhile, the Broncos will be without a starting guard.

The list of inactives for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Week 2 game against the Denver Broncos is almost identical to last weeks. Cornerback Tre Herndon was already ruled out Friday, but the team announced that pass-rushers Jordan Smith and Lerentee McCray will join him after both being ruled questionable.

The three other players who will join them are players who were inactive last week in offensive tackle Walker Little, tight end Jacob Hollister, and defensive tackle Jay Tufele. Of the group, fans were hoping to see the two rookies (Tufele and Little) become active this week, but it appears their debuts will be put on hold.

As for the Broncos, they announced that fourth-year pass-rusher Bradley Chubb (ankle) will be active, giving them their dynamic duo of him and Miller. However, the will be without their starting guard in Graham Glasgow (illness).

The rest of their inactives are as follows:

Week 2 final injury report for Broncos vs. Jaguars

As expected, Tre Herndon will miss Sunday’s game vs. Denver, but two others could potentially join him as pass-rushers Lerentee McCray and Jordan Smith are questionable.

As previously reported, the Jacksonville Jaguars ruled cornerback Tre Herndon out for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, but luckily he was the only player who is guaranteed to be inactive. However, pass-rushers Lerentee McCray (hamstring) and Jordan Smith (knee) could join him as they were ruled questionable on the final injury report, while cornerback Tyson Campbell (calf) didn’t appear in the status column.

On the Broncos’ end, starting guard Graham Glasgow (illness) was ruled doubtful. Pass-rusher Bradley Chubb (ankle) and linebacker Jonas Griffith (back) were ruled questionable.

Every other player on their injury report didn’t surface in the status column, including notable Shelby Harris and Noah Fant.

7 bubble players to watch in Jags’ preseason finale vs. Cowboys

While the starters who are available will play, Sunday’s game is equally important for some bubble players. Here’s our list of Jaguars who need a good performance to solidify a place on the team.

The final preseason game has almost arrived for the Jacksonville Jaguars as they will be taking on the Dallas Cowboys at 1 p.m. EST at AT&T Stadium. Afterward, Jags coach Urban Meyer and his staff have some tough decisions to make as they have to trim the final roster down to 53 players by 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday.

The Jags will enter Sunday’s game with plenty to figure out, and that’s especially the case on the back end of the roster. That means various bubble players need to make a splash against Dallas if they want to make it to the final roster, or even earn a practice squad designation. Here are a few players we feel will be in that category and believe the staff will be watching closely.

Jags 2021 training camp: 5 under-the-radar names to watch on defense

Jags safety Daniel Thomas made some plays at OTAs and could be looking to pickup where he left off when training camp arrives.

With the Jacksonville Jaguars set to take the field for training camp at the end of the month, we’ve begun looking over the roster to get fans prepared for what should be an exciting summer. Earlier in the week, we looked at five under-the-radar names to watch on offense, and now it’s time to switch to the defense.

Here are the five low-key players we think could turn heads on Joe Cullen’s unit, which will be looking to improve in 2021.