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Jaguars announce 5 team captains for 2023 season

The Jaguars’ group of 2023 team captains features a couple of tenured players who received the honor for the first time.

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced five permanent captains for the 2023 season on Tuesday. A sixth captain will be chosen by Jaguars coaches on a weekly basis.

While there were some obvious choices, like quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the team didn’t pick the same five players it did in 2022.

Defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris is a first-time captain, replacing outside linebacker Josh Allen as one of the two defensive captains. Allen previously spent three straight seasons as a Jaguars captain.

Special teams ace Andrew Wingard also earned captainship for the first time, replacing long-time punter Logan Cooke.

Here are the five Jaguars captains in 2023:

Jaguars 2023 roster review: DE Roy Robertson-Harris

The Jaguars awarded Roy Robertson-Harris with an extension after he posted career-best stats in 2022.

The brunt of the offseason is in the books and training camp is underway. Join us for a player-by-player review of the Jaguars roster ahead of the 2023 season.

After a slow start to his tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars, defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris stepped up his game in 2022.

The imposing 6’5, 290-pound veteran defensive end (with a big personality to match) recorded career highs in tackles, quarterback hits, tackles for loss, and pass deflections. He also tied his career-best sack total with three.

It was enough that the Jaguars decided to keep Robertson-Harris with a three-year extension.

The former Chicago Bears defensive lineman has found a home in Duval and doesn’t appear to be going anywhere any time soon.

Contract (2023): $1,200,000 base salary, $3,833,334 prorated signing bonus, $400,000 roster bonus, $400,000 workout bonus, $5,833,334 cap hit.

Acquired: The Jaguars signed Robertson-Harris as a veteran free agent on March 17, 2021.

PFF grades:

  • 63.9 (2022)
  • 53.0 (2021)
  • 67.0 (2020 – CHI)
  • 68.3 (2019 – CHI)
  • 72.3 (2018 – CHI)
  • 58.4 (2017 – CHI)

Highlight:

Quote: “Ain’t no more coming to Jacksonville getting easy dubs. We’re going to play ’til the end and you’re going to have to fight us.” – Robertson-Harris

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) 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) Dawuane Smoot (No. 91) Jordan Smith (No. 92) Tyler Lacy (No. 93) Folorunso Fatukasi (No. 94)
Roy Robertson-Harris (No. 95) Adam Gotsis (No. 96) Michael Dogbe (No. 98) Jeremiah Ledbetter (No. 99) Brandon McManus (No. 10) Jacob Harris (No. 83)
Josh Pederson (No. 49)

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The NFL’s All-Underrated Team: One Secret Superstar for all 32 teams

From Matt Milano to Denico Autry to Tyler Lockett to Tony Pollard, here are the NFL’s most underrated players by team.

Why are great players underrated in any sport?

There are all kinds of reasons. In football, it could be that the guy playing your position is even better than you are, and he’s been doing it longer. Maybe we only have the attention span for one great player at your position Maybe you’re on a team that doesn’t get much national praise, or you’re part of a unit that… well, stinks… and you’re one of the few bright spots. Or, you’re just getting started on the ascent, and the world hasn’t quite caught up yet.

No matter the reason, there are many NFL players who ply their trade at an exceedingly high level, and they’re not given their proper due. Here, we look to rectify this in 32 individual instances with the most underrated player for every NFL team. Some of these guys have been doing it the right way in the shade for a long time for their teams; a few are new in their uniforms.

No matter why, all 32 of these NFL players deserve more love than they get, and here’s why. Here is every NFL team’s most underrated player.

(All advanced metrics courtesy of Pro Football Focus and Sports Info Solutions unless otherwise indicated). 

Details of 3-year extension for Roy Robertson-Harris revealed

The Jaguars gave Roy Robertson-Harris a raise for the 2023 season while cutting his cap number in half.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are currently making moves to retain impending free agents, inking C.J. Beathard and JaMycal Hasty to new deals and reportedly deciding to use the franchise tag on Evan Engram.

But the team also made it a priority to extend defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris, who wasn’t due to become a free agent until the 2024 offseason.

Initially reported as a three-year, $30 million extension when it was signed over the weekend, details of the contract were revealed Wednesday and they showed a deal much more in the Jaguars’ favor.

Both Spotrac and Over The Cap revealed that the contract was actually a three-year, $21.6 million extension for Robertson-Harris.

While the defensive lineman was due to count more than $10 million against the team’s salary cap in 2023, his new cap hit for the upcoming year is $5,833,334.

Still, it’s a raise for Robertson-Harris, who was previously set to take home $7.8 million in base salary and bonuses for the 2023 season, and is now set to make $9.5 million.

About two-thirds of the deal ($14.4 million) of the deal is fully guaranteed, including a $4 million option bonus due to Robertson-Harris in 2024.

While the Jaguars could save money by cutting Robertson-Harris after the 2024 or 2025 seasons, it would be minimal savings. The defensive lineman is due to count $8.9 million against the cap in 2025 and $9.1 million in 2026. The Jaguars could save $1.2 million and $3.7 million in cap space those years, respectively, by parting with Robertson-Harris.

Robertson-Harris has two addition years on his deal for the 2027 and 2028 years that will automatically void. Those extra seasons on the deal help the Jaguars spread out the bonuses for the lineman, but also mean the team will carry $3.1 million in dead money in 2027.

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Another free agency target off the board as Jaguars extend DT Roy Robertson-Harris

Another one bites the dust.

The number of defensive tackles that will be available in free agency has declined rapidly over the past two days. First, the New Orleans Saints extended Tanoh Kpassagnon, and now the Jacksonville Jaguars take another one off the board as they have agreed to a new deal with Roy Robertson-Harris.

The Browns need to overhaul their defensive tackle room, and there are still plenty of discount options for them to target so they can sign multiple names instead of one big name. But they may also have to look toward the 2023 NFL Draft to get their room solidified as well.

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Jaguars give three-year extension to DE Roy Robertson-Harris

Roy Robertson-Harris is staying in Jacksonville for the foreseeable future.

The Jacksonville Jaguars locked up defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris to a three-year, $30 million extension, according to a report Saturday from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Robertson-Harris, 29, had one season left on the three-year, $23.4 deal he signed with the Jaguars as a free agent during the 2022 offseason.

While the Jaguars are lacking in cap space to work with this offseason, the decision to spend $30 million in future money on Robertson-Harris likely saved the team cap space. The veteran defensive lineman was due to count just over $10 million against the team’s cap in 2023. By adding years to his contract, the Jaguars gave themselves the opportunity to push money into future seasons.

Robertson-Harris previously spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Chicago Bears after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2016. In his two seasons with the Jaguars, he has six sacks, 11 tackles for loss, and six pass deflections.

The new deal ties Robertson-Harris to the Jaguars through the 2026 season.

Jaguars need to get under $224.8 million salary cap in 2023

The NFL bumped the salary cap way up for the 2023 season, but the Jaguars still have work to do to get underneath it.

The NFL informed teams Monday that the salary cap for the 2023 season will be set at $224.8 million, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

That’s a massive increase from the $208.2 million cap of the 2022 season, but still a hair under Over The Cap’s original projection of a $225 million cap. That slight adjustment means the Jacksonville Jaguars are currently set to be $22,217,686 over the salary cap next season. Only four teams (Vikings, Titans, Buccaneers, and Saints) are deeper in the hole.

Fortunately for Jacksonville, there are some easy ways to clear large chunks of space.

Veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin, who underplayed early in the year before missing most of the season due to injury, can be cut in the offseason and save the Jaguars $13,147,059. The team could save another $7.8 million by cutting defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris, although a restructured deal may be the preferred solution.

“There’s ways to maneuver the cap, and there’s ways to extend things into the future, but you’ve also got to be smart and diligent when you’re doing that,” Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said last week.

Tight end Evan Engram, right tackle Jawaan Taylor, and pass rusher Arden Key are among the Jaguars players who are set to become free agents this offseason.

Roy Robertson-Harris: ‘No more coming to Jacksonville getting easy dubs’

The Jaguars are done being a pushover.

When Doug Pederson took over as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, he was tasked with turning around the culture of a team with four straight last place finishes in the AFC South.

It was a team that needed to learn how to win and that was on full display early in the 2022 season when the Jaguars repeatedly lost games they probably (and sometimes definitely) should’ve won.

It’s safe to say the Jaguars have figured it out.

“Ain’t no more coming to Jacksonville getting easy dubs,” Jaguars defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris told reporters after their 31-30 playoff win Saturday, via the Florida Times-Union. “We’re going to play ’til the end and you’re going to have to fight us.”

Or in the words of safety Rayshawn Jenkins, the Jaguars are cockroaches who can’t be killed.

A lack of respect for the Jaguars from players around the NFL isn’t a new phenomenon. Back in 2017, Michael Bennett of the Seattle Seahawks talked about how often games in the NFL come down to one point, “unless you’re playing the Jags or something, then it’s decided by 50.”

Jacksonville proved him wrong that year by making a run to the AFC Championship, but the franchise quickly fell back into disarray.

Regardless how the rest of the playoffs go for the Jaguars, something more sustainable seems to have been built in Jacksonville. And Robertson-Harris is right, the Jaguars are a pushover no more.

Jaguars’ Travis Etienne, Zay Jones limited in practice again Thursday

Travis Etienne and Zay Jones were limited in practice again Thursday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars got Roy Robertson-Harris back at practice Thursday after the veteran defensive lineman missed Wednesday due to an illness. That was the only change on the team’s injury report.

Still limited were starters Travis Etienne Jr, Zay Jones, and Andre Cisco, who are dealing with foot, chest, and shoulder injuries, respectively.

Etienne is the only one of those three players who missed time during the Jaguars’ 28-27 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12. Coaches say the second-year running back “insists” he’s ready to return to action in Week 13, but offensive coordinator Press Taylor says the team will lean on the advice of medical staff.

Very little changed for the Lions from Wednesday to Thursday, as well. The most notable difference in the reports was second-year offensive tackle Penei Sewell returned on a limited basis after missing the entire day Wednesday.

While both guard Jonah Jackson and cornerback Jeff Okudah were both listed as limited again after missing Week 12 due to concussions, neither player wore non-contact jerseys at practice Thursday.

5 Jaguars players to watch vs. Broncos in Week 8

These five players need to show up in a big way in London.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are seventh in total offense and have allowed the 10th fewest points in the NFL, but through seven weeks, they’re in the same exact place as the 2-5 Denver Broncos.

While the stats say the Jaguars should have a better record, the numbers say the Broncos are right about where they should be. Denver is dead last in scoring and keeps losing, despite having a top three defense.

Jacksonville keeps losing games it should win, though. It’s favored in Week 8, but lost the first two games it was favored in this season.

Here are five players who need to have a big day in London to keep the Jaguars from extending their losing streak to five: