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Tampa Bay Buccaneers “My Cause, My Cleats”

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TAMPA, Fla. – This week, more than 50 players and staff from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will participate in the NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats campaign, a league-wide initiative that offers players the opportunity to promote charitable causes that are important to them through creative cleat designs. When the Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, the players will showcase a wide variety of colors and designs supporting nearly 50 different charitable organizations throughout the country.

Participating Buccaneers will view their cleats for the very first time during today’s open locker room media availability, beginning at noon at AdventHealth Training Center.

For this year’s campaign, numerous Buccaneers collaborated with children and representatives from their respective non-profit organization to help design their one-of-a-kind cleats. Linebacker Lavonte David, a National Ambassador for Big Brothers Big Sisters, collaborated with a “Big” and “Little” pair from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay to design his custom cleats. Wide receiver Chris Godwin teamed up with his long-time Best Buddy, Hayden, to create cleats that inspire them both. As a high school student, Chris met Hayden as part of the Best Buddies International friendship program and the pair have maintained their friendship over the years. Hayden will receive the game-worn cleats from Godwin as a keepsake

 

“I was able to build a lifelong friendship through Best Buddies and want to encourage others to get involved and form meaningful connections with those who have intellectual disabilities,” says Godwin.

 

On Sunday, Buccaneers Head Coach Dirk Koetter will be wearing specially-designed sneakers to raise awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, for which Koetter has pledged $5,000. Also supporting causes in which they are passionate about are General Manager Jason Licht, Director of Player Personnel John Spytek and Director of Football Administration Mike Greenberg, who will be sporting sneakers in support of the National CMV Foundation. Spytek co-founded the National CMV Foundation with his wife, Kristen, in honor of their daughter, Evelyn Grace, who passed away from CMV in 2014. Offensive linemen Ali Marpet and Alex Cappa will also be wearing cleats to raise awareness of CMV.

 

Beginning this week, players will start sharing images and the stories behind their custom designs using the hashtag #MyCauseMyCleats. Fans may visit the team’s website at Buccaneers.com/MyCauseMyCleats for exclusive My Cause, My Cleats images and videos, with new content being added each day leading up to Sunday’s game.

 

Below is a list of each Buccaneers player that is participating in the campaign:

 

PLAYER ORGANIZATION NAME

Adams, Andrew

Moffitt Cancer Center

Alexander, Kwon

Kwon Alexander Foundation

Allen, Beau

The Chris Long Foundation

Anger, Bryan

Bryan Anger’s Project Restoration Foundation

Auclair, Antony

Shriner’s Hospital for Children

Barber, Peyton

Starting Right, Now

Benenoch, Caleb

Warrick Dunn Charities

Brate, Cameron

Special Olympics

Cappa, Alex

National CMV Foundation

Cichy, Jack

Alzheimer’s Association

Conte, Chris

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Cross, Alan

Shriner’s Hospital for Children

Curry, Vinny

Vinny Curry’s Rush2Victory Foundation

David, Lavonte

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Davis, Carlton

Safe and Sound

Elliot, Javien

The Heart of Cager Foundation

Evans, Justin

Metropolitan Ministries

Evans, Mike

Mike Evans Family Foundation

Fitzpatrick, Ryan

National Compassion Fund

Gholston, Will

Champions for Children

Godwin, Chris

Best Buddies

Griffin, Ryan

The C4 Foundation

Hargreaves, Vernon

Wounded Warrior Project

Harris, Demone

Gerald McCoy’s Patricia Diane Foundation

Howard, O.J.

O.J.’s Got Da Juice Foundation

Hudson, Tanner

After-School All-Stars

Humphries, Adam

Operation GROGL (Get Right or Get Left)

Jackson, DeSean

DeSean Jackson Foundation

Jensen, Ryan

Show Your Soft Side

Johnson, Isaiah

Humane Society of the United States

Jones, Ronald

American Heart Association/Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

Liedtke, Michael

American Hearing Research Foundation

Lynch, Cameron

Uplifting Athletes – Syracuse University

Marpet, Ali

National CMV Foundation

McCoy, Gerald

Gerald McCoy’s Patricia Diane Foundation

Nassib, Carl

Penn State THON

Nuñez-Roches, Rakeem

Starting Right, Now

Ogunbowale, Dare

Special Olympics

Pierre-Paul, Jason

Children’s Burn Foundation

Rodgers, Jacquizz

Epilepsy Foundation

Sanborn, Garrison

Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation

Smith, Donovan

Autism Speaks

Smith, Evan

Jackson in Action 83 Foundation

Smith, Ryan

Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay

Stewart, M.J.

Epilepsy Foundation

Vea, Vita

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation

Watson, Justin

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Wester, Leonard

Samaritan’s Purse

Whitehead, Jordan

American Cancer Society

Wilson, Bobo

The Spring of Tampa Bay

Winston, Jameis

Jameis Winston’s Dream Forever Foundation / JDRF

For games during Weeks 13-15, each NFL team will designate one home game as their My Cause, My Cleats game. More than 800 players throughout the NFL are planning to showcase their causes on-field during My Cause, My Cleats games. The themes players have chosen represent hundreds of different charitable organizations, from ones that focus on bullying prevention to those that work with autistic youth to those that showcase military appreciation.

To help produce this year’s cleats, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers worked predominantly with local artist Jason Hulfish as well as Miami-based SolesbySir and Joe V Designs out of Ludlow, MA.

NFL players have the opportunity to raise funds for the causes of their choosing by auctioning their cleats at NFL Auction; 100% of funds raised will be donated to charities selected by players. Fans may bid on game-issued player cleats at NFL.com/Auction and help players raise funds for their chosen causes. In addition, fans can visit www.nfl.com/mycausemycleats to learn more about each player’s chosen cause.

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Jaguars Blowout the Browns 34-10

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) beat the Cleveland Browns (0-1) 34-10 at EverBank Stadium today. The Jags scored early and often in this dominant victory over Cleveland, extending their winning streak to nine games, which is now the second-longest regular season winning streak in franchise history.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson entered this game 7-0 against the Jaguars. This was also his first game since October 20, 2024, when he ruptured his Achilles tendon. Watson’s first drive of the game was ended by a Foye Oluokun interception. The Jaguars first drive ended with a 30 yard touchdown pass by QB Trevor Lawrence to WR Parker Washington, with K Cam Little adding the extra point, to put the Jags ahead 7-0. The Jags added another score on their next drive, as Lawrence had his 100th career touchdown pass, a 4 yard completion to WR Josh Cameron, for Cameron’s first career TD reception. Little added the XP, to put the Jags up 14-0 at the end of the first quarter.

The Jaguars next possession in the second quarter ended with a 47 yard field goal by Little, extending the Jaguars lead 17-0. On the Browns’ next possession, the Jags forced a fumble by WR KC Concepcion Jr., which was recovered by DE Josh Hines-Allen. Five plays later, Lawrence later completed a 14 yard touchdown pass to TE Brenton Strange, followed by another Little extra point, as the Jags moved ahead 24-0, which remained the score at halftime.

The Jaguars’ first possession of the third quarter ended with another score, as Lawrence found WR Jakobi Meyers in the end zone, completing a 32 yard pass, followed by another XP by Little. The Jags now led 31-0. The Browns finally put points on the board on their next drive, with a 26 yard field goal by K Andre Szmyt, reducing the deficit to 31-3. Little added a 40 yard field goal, putting the Jags ahead 34-3 at the end of the quarter.

Nick Mullens entered the game at Quarterback for the Jags about midway through the fourth quarter. Trevor Lawrence left the game with a QB rating of 150.6, his highest ever. The Browns did manage a 46 yard touchdown pass by Watston to WR Denzel Boston just after the two-minute warning, followed by Szmyt’s XP, making the final score 34-10.

Trevor Lawrence finished with 245 passing yards and 4 TDs. Bhayshul Tuten led the Jaguars’ rushing with 66 yards. Parker Washington was the leading receiver with 83 yards and 1 TD.

Trevor Lawrence also became only the fourth player in NFL history to record at least 100 passing touchdowns and 20 rushing touchdowns before turning 27 years old. The first three were Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Cam Newton.

Today’s game also marked the return of WR/CB Travis Hunter, who missed 10 games last season with a torn LCL.

The Jaguars’ stadium renovations also continue all season long, with the team playing in Orlando’s Camping World Stadium for the 2027 season. For an update on this construction project, visit https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdPBZU-BqKC/?stkn=a2lrcXViMmx0aWJ5.

The Jaguars head west to Denver to play the Broncos on Sunday, September 20th at 4:05 p.m. EST. They return to EverBank to play the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 27th at 1:00 p.m. Be sure to follow www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

 

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

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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

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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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