Jacksonville

Ramsey’s roller-coaster ride has been ongoing for years

Published

7 years ago

September 27, 2019

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Ramsey’s three-plus seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars have been far from smooth.

Between fighting, trash-talking, getting ejected, being suspended, questioning coaches, ripping quarterbacks and requesting a trade, Ramsey has crammed a career’s worth of chaos into 51 games.

Skipping practice this week — for several reasons — hardly created a stir in Jacksonville’s locker room. Teammates, coaches and others inside the football facility have learned to endure Ramsey’s antics.

The Jaguars (1-2) also seem to be doing everything possible to appease the disgruntled star. They believe he’s worth the headaches, although they have a 19-32 record during the two-time Pro Bowler’s tenure.

“I’m not sure if I’ve played my final game for the Jags yet or not, but my trade request still stands,” Ramsey told the Uninterrupted’s “17 Weeks” podcast, which was released Thursday. “For me, respect is a huge thing. … Once respect is lost for both parties, I think it is time to part ways. I’m going to continue being a top corner in this league for years to come. The money will come, but money isn’t everything. Peace and happiness means a lot more than the money.”

Ramsey hasn’t missed a start in his professional career. The Jaguars hope the streak continues Sunday at Denver (0-3). Either way, it will be the next bullet point in Ramsey’s roller-coaster resume.

Here’s a look:

— April 28, 2016: Jacksonville selects Ramsey fifth overall in the NFL draft.

— Sept. 25, 2016: Ramsey rips Baltimore receiver Steve Smith after Jacksonville’s 19-17 victory, calls him an old man and says he has no respect for the future Hall of Famer.

— Oct. 16, 2016: Ramsey holds Chicago’s Alshon Jeffery to one catch for 3 yards in the second half and knocks down Brian Hoyer’s fourth-down pass to Jeffery to seal a 17-16 win.

— Oct. 23, 2016: Ramsey gets ejected late in the fourth quarter of a loss to Oakland after scuffling with receiver Johnny Holton.

— Nov. 20, 2016: TV cameras catch Ramsey crying on the sideline and saying “I’m tired of losing” late in a loss at Detroit.

— Dec. 18, 2016: Ramsey has the best game of his rookie season, holding DeAndre Hopkins to eight catches on 17 targets and recording his first interception in a 21-20 loss at Houston. The Jags fire coach Gus Bradley following the game.

— Jan. 1, 2017: Following a season-ending loss to Indianapolis, Ramsey and two teammates complain about defensive coordinator Todd Wash. Ramsey suggests a “complete flip” of the defensive coaching staff.

— Nov. 5, 2017: Ramsey and Bengals receiver A.J. Green were ejected for fighting just before halftime of Jacksonville’s 23-7 victory. Three days later, Ramsey said he provoked the attack by calling Green weak and soft.

— Jan. 7, 2018: Ramsey makes a diving interception with 26 seconds left to seal a 10-3 victory against Buffalo in an AFC wild-card game. It was Jacksonville’s first playoff game in a decade and first at home since 2000.

— Jan. 14, 2018: Hours after a playoff victory at Pittsburgh, Ramsey tells a crowd gathered at TIAA Bank Field that the Jaguars are going to beat New England in the AFC title game.

— Jan. 21, 2018: Ramsey is critical of Wash’s decision to play zone coverage for much of the fourth quarter against the Patriots, a 24-20 loss that saw New England overcome a 10-point deficit in the final 12 minutes.

— Aug. 13, 2018: Ramsey and Dante Fowler Jr. are suspended a week for violating team rules. Ramsey went on a profane rant against media members and threatened one on Twitter. Fowler and fellow defensive end Yannick Ngakoue got into a post-practice fight.

— Aug. 15, 2018: GQ magazine publishes a story in which Ramsey criticizes several NFL quarterbacks. He calls Buffalo’s Josh Allen trash, says Atlanta’s Matt Ryan is overrated and adds that Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger is “decent at best.” He also compliments others, including Houston’s Deshaun Watson and New Orleans’ Drew Brees.

— Sept. 13, 2018: Ramsey says he definitely would hit his grandmother if she lined up against him on the football field.

— Nov. 11, 2018: Ramsey is responsible for three coverage busts, two of which result in touchdowns, in a 29-26 loss at Indianapolis. Ramsey hints that he’s unhappy in Jacksonville in several social media posts the following morning.

— Nov. 15, 2018: Ramsey insists he wants to play his entire career in Jacksonville.

— Nov. 18, 2018: Jaguars denied an ESPN report stating the team is likely to consider trading Ramsey in the offseason.

— April 18, 2019: Executive vice president of football operations Tom Coughlin calls out Ramsey and linebacker Telvin Smith for not attending voluntary workouts. Coughlin doesn’t mention either by name, but they are the team’s only players skipping workouts.

— April 19, 2019: Ramsey responds to Coughlin’s comments by saying the team knows why he’s not there and that he’ll show up in shape when attendance is mandatory.

— April 25, 2019: The Jaguars pick up the fifth-year option in Ramsey’s contract, which would pay him $13.7 million in 2020.

— June 11, 2019: Ramsey says Jacksonville has no plans to offer him a contract extension in 2019. Ramsey jokes on social media later that day that he’s going to “ask for so much money, they have to put me on layaway.”

— July 24, 2019: He reports to training camp in the back of an armored bank truck, a not-so-subtle hint to his desire for a new contract.

— Aug. 5, 2019: Ramsey tells a podcast co-hosted by Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan that his ideal landing spots would be Nashville or Las Vegas if Jacksonville lets him hit free agency.

— Sept. 15, 2019: Ramsey gets into a heated exchange with Marrone on the sideline at Houston. He’s upset Marrone didn’t challenge a 3-yard completion to Hopkins. Ramsey and Marrone have to be separated near the bench. Coughlin reportedly chastises Ramsey in a private meeting after the game. Ramsey calls his agent and says “my time is up here in Jacksonville.”

— Sept. 17, 2019: Ramsey holds a 16-minute news conference in which he confirms his trade request, says he doesn’t want to be a distraction and insists he will play hard “as long as I’m part of this team.”

— Sept. 19, 2019: He tells the “17 Weeks” podcast that his trade request stemmed from “some disrespectful things said on their end.” Ramsey plays in the team’s 20-7 victory over Tennessee and hugs several teammates after the game. Ramsey declines to answer any questions about his trade request.

— Sept. 22, 2019: Ramsey notifies the team that he is sick and misses practice.

— Sept. 25, 2019: Ramsey misses practice because of an apparent back injury. The team later announces that Ramsey has left to be with his family for the birth of his second child in Nashville, Tennessee. Marrone says Ramsey will return “when he’s ready.”

— Sept. 26, 2019: Ramsey tells the “17 Weeks” podcast that his trade request still stands, adding it is time to part ways when “respect is lost for both parties.”

Jacksonville

Jaguars Lose to the Bills 27-24 in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs

Published

4 months ago

January 11, 2026

Mike Brodsky

Jaguars vs. Bills in the AFC Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (13-5) lost to the Buffalo Bills (13-5) 27-24 at EverBank Stadium today in the AFC Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs. The Jaguars finished with nine more victories than last season, but fans are still disappointed that the miracle season has come to an end.

On Jacksonville’s second drive of the game, QB Trevor Lawrence threw a pass intended for WR Parker Washington that was intercepted by Bills LB Shaq Thompson. A couple of plays later, Bills QB Josh Allen was tacked by Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen, and Allen went to the Bills’ blue tent to be evaluated for a concussion, but was cleared to return. On the fourth down, K Matt Prater kicked a 50 yard field goal to put the Bills on the board 3-0, which was the score at the end of the first quarter.

Early in the second quarter, Trevor Lawrence completed a 3 yard touchdown pass to WR Brian Thomas Jr. and K Cam Little added the extra point, putting the Jaguars ahead 7-3. On the kickoff, the Jaguars benefited from a fumble by Bills RB Ray Davis that LB Devin Lloyd recovered. The Jaguars were on Buffalo’s 9 yard line when Trevor Lawrence tried to dive for a first down on 4th and 2, but came up a little short on the officials’ review. The Bills took possession and ended up scoring on Josh Allen’s two yard touchdown run, followed by Prater’s XP. The Jaguars managed to get into field goal position just before the half, but Cam Little missed a 54 yard field goal that hit the left upright, ending his streak of 20 consecutive field goals made, including a 67 yarder just last week which set the NFL outdoor record. The Bills were up 10-7 at halftime.

Matt Prater kicked a 47 yard field goal on the Bills’ first drive of the third quarter, extending their lead to 13-7. Cam Little redeemed himself with a 43 yard field goal on the Jaguars’ next drive, to narrow the Jags’ deficit to 13-10, which remained the score at the end of the third quarter.

Early in the fourth, Trevor Lawrence found Parker Washington in the end zone for a 6 yard touchdown pass, and after Cam Little’s XP, the Jags were ahead 17-13. But Josh Allen’s 15 yard touchdown pass to TE Dalton Kincaid, followed by Matt Prater’s XP, put the Bills up 20-17. The Jags responded with a 14 yard Lawrence touchdown pass to RB Travis Etienne Jr., and a Little XP, to put the Jaguars ahead 24-20. Josh Allen ran into the end zone for another Bills touchdown, followed by Prater’s XP with just over a minute left in the game, putting the Bills up 27-24. Trevor Lawrence threw a pass that was intercepted by Bills S Cole Bishop, effectively ending the season for the Jaguars.

Trevor Lawrence finished with 207 passing yards and 3 TDs. Travis Etienne Jr. led the Jaguars’ rushing with 67 yards. Parker Washington was the leading receiver with 107 yards and 1 TD. Today’s attendance was 70,250.

Today marked the Jaguars’ 17th playoff game in history. With today’s loss, they are now 5-3 in the Wild Card round, and 4-2 at home in the playoffs. Jacksonville beat the Bills in the 1996 AFC Wild Card round to win their first playoff game in franchise history.

The AFC Divisional Playoff schedule will be announced after the completion of this weekend’s playoff games. Be sure to follow www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

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Jaguars Topple the Titans 41-7

Published

4 months ago

January 4, 2026

Mike Brodsky

Jaguars Topple the Titans (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4) beat the Tennessee Titans (3-14) 41-7 at EverBank Stadium today. With today’s victory, Jacksonville won a 13th game for only the second time in franchise history. Head Coach Liam Coen also became the seventh first-year coach in NFL history to win at least 13 games.

The Titans were the first to score, as rookie QB Cam Ward ran 7 yards for a touchdown, followed by the extra point from K Joey Slye. Ward injured his right shoulder on that play and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, and was replaced by QB Brandon Allen. The Jaguars responded on their next drive, with a 23 yard touchdown pass from QB Trevor Lawrence to WR Parker Washington, followed by the XP from K Cam Little, to tie the game at 7-7, which remained the score at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, WR Brian Thomas Jr. left the game after a defensive pass interference, and was evaluated for a concussion. Fortunately, Thomas cleared concussion protocol and returned later in the game. On the next play, Lawrence completed a 7 yard touchdown pass to TE Brenton Strange, with Little providing the XP. The Titans next drive ended as S Antonio Johnson intercepted a Brandon Allen pass intended for WR Elic Ayomanor, returning it 59 yards for a touchdown, followed by Little’s XP, extending the Jaguars lead to 21-7. Lawrence added another TD pass for 5 yards to TE Quinton Morris, followed by Little’s XP. Little also added a 67 yard field goal as the clock expired heading into halftime, to put the Jaguars ahead 31-7. With those three points, Cam Little also broke the franchise record for most points in a season, which had previously been held by K Mike Hollis with 134 points in 1997.

Late in the third quarter, Cam Little added another field goal, this one for 52 yards, extending the Jaguars lead to 34-7, the only points scored in the quarter.

Early in the 4th quarter, Trevor Lawrence reached more than 4,000 passing yards for the season with a 23 yard pass to Parker Washington. The Jaguars replaced Lawrence with QB Nick Mullens for the remainder of the game, to ensure Trevor would be healthy for the playoffs. Midway through the quarter, Travis Etienne Jr. also surpassed 1400 scrimmage yards for the third season in his career. RB Bhayshul Tuten later added a 5 yard touchdown run, and Little kicked the XP, to put the Jaguars ahead 41-7. After the two minute warning, the Titans attempted, but missed, a 52 yard field goal by Joey Slye. The Jags then ran down the clock to secure their victory.

Trevor Lawrence finished with 255 passing yards and 3 TDs. Travis Etienne Jr. led the Jaguars’ rushing with 32 yards. Parker Washington was the leading receiver with 87 yards and 1 TD. Today’s attendance was 66,015.

Trevor Lawrence breaks the franchise record for total touchdowns in a single season. (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

Trevor Lawrence also set the Jaguars franchise record for the most single season touchdowns with 38, breaking the previous record of 37 set by Blake Bortles in 2015. Since the beginning of the Jaguars win streak in week 11, Lawrence has led the league with 24 total touchdowns. Lawrence also moved into second place in passing yards in franchise history, exceeding Blake Bortles’ mark of 17,646 yards. First place is held by Mark Brunell with 25,698 yards.

The Jaguars will advance to the AFC Playoffs, which begin next weekend. The schedule will be announced after the completion of week 18 games. Be sure to follow www.FloridaNationalNews.comfor more.

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Jaguars Down the Jets 48-20 in Jacksonville

Published

5 months ago

December 14, 2025

Mike Brodsky

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4) beat the New York Jets (3-11) 48-20 at EverBank Stadium today. Jets QB Brady Cook made the first start of his career. Cook was the first undrafted rookie QB to start for the Jets in 50 years.

On the first drive of the game, QB Trevor Lawrence found WR Brian Thomas Jr. in the end zone for a 4 yard touchdown pass, followed by the extra point from Cam Little, giving the Jaguars an early 7-0 lead. The Jaguars second drive ended with a 15 yard touchdown run by Lawrence, followed by another Little XP, to put the Jags up 14-0. But Brady Cook completed his first career TD pass to WR Adonai Mitchell for 9 yards, followed by the XP by K Nick Folk, to put the Jets on the board. At the end of the first quarter, the Jaguars were ahead 14-7.

Early in the second quarter, Trevor Lawrence completed a 16 yard touchdown pass to RB Bhayshul Tuten, and Little added the XP to put the Jags up 21-7. Several minutes later, Jets WR Isaiah Williams appeared to score a touchdown returning Logan Cooke’s punt, but an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty nullified that TD. Several plays later, the Jets settled for a 41 yard Nick Folk field goal, to narrow the Jets deficit to 21-10. Cam Little added a 33 yard field goal for the Jags shortly before the half, extending their lead to 24-10. Just two downs later, CB Montaric Brown intercepted a Brady Cook pass intended for Adonai Mitchell, and the Jags moved the ball down the field, with Lawrence ultimately hitting RB Travis Etienne Jr. in the end zone for a 20 yard touchdown pass, followed by Little’s XP. This completion put Trevor Lawrence ahead of David Garrard for third place on the Jaguars all-time franchise record for passing TDs with 90. The Jaguars went into halftime up 31-10.

Nick Folk kicked a 51 yard field goal on the Jets’ first drive of the third quarter. The Jaguars responded with another touchdown pass by Lawrence to Etienne, this one for 8 yards. After Little’s XP, the Jaguars led 38-13. This was Travis Etienne Jr.’s 30th touchdown of his career. Late in the third, Cam Little added a 22 yard field goal, which was the 50th of his career, making him the youngest player in NFL history to kick 50 field goals. The Jaguars were up 41-13 at the end of the third quarter.

The Jets scored early in the fourth on a 24 yard touchdown run by RB Isaiah Davis, followed by Folk’s XP, to make the score 41-20. Two plays later, the Jaguars added another Lawrence to Etienne touchdown pass, this time for 45 yards, followed by Little’s XP, extending their lead to 48-20. The Jaguars brought QB Nick Mullen in to relieve Lawrence soon after as a precautionary move. Midway through the fourth, the Jets were threatening to score, but Jags LB Ventrell Miller intercepted a Brady Cook pass intended for WR Allen Lazard in the end zone. Late in the fourth, Brady Cook was once again picked off, this time by S Antonio Johnson. The final score remained 48-20.

Trevor Lawrence finished with 330 passing yards and 5 TDs. Trevor Lawrence also led the Jaguars’ rushing with 51 yards and 1 TD. Travis Etienne Jr. was the leading receiver with 73 yards and 3 TDs. Today’s attendance was 60,815.

Trevor Lawrence reached 3,000 passing yards for the fourth time in his five year career. In Jaguars franchise history, only Mark Brunell has had more such seasons, with five.

The Jaguars have two games on the road against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 21 and the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 28, before returning home for the final game of the season against the Tennessee Titans. That game will be held either Jan. 3 or 4, but the date and time have not yet been confirmed. Be sure to follow www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.