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Jaguars WR Porter to miss start of training camp (PA SportsTicker)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jerry Porter is expected to miss part of training camp because of a hamstring injury that hasn't healed, according to a published report on Friday.

Jaguars' Porter has hamstring surgery (AP)

Jerry Porter had surgery Friday to repair a torn hamstring tendon and the Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver will miss at least the entire preseason. It was a significant setback for a team with Super Bowl expectations. Porter signed a six-year, $30 million contract with Jacksonville in February and was supposed to give the team its first go-to receiver since Jimmy Smith retired.

Jaguars Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

•  The Jaguars received welcome news last week when a Jacksonville jury acquitted starting cornerback Brian Williams of drunken driving charges from a 2006 incident involving Williams and a police officer.

Williams had originally entered a no-contest plea to drunken driving charges. But that was only part of the accusations against the Jaguars defensive back. Just as damaging was a report by the arresting officer who stated that Williams threatened him with sex acts with the officer's family, offering a female companion in Williams' car for sex in exchange for his release and belittling the officer with epithets ranging from "trailer park trash" to unprintable profanity.

Williams said he changed his original plea because it was the only way he could clear...

'08 Preview: Jags position self for big step (Yahoo! Sports)

Jack Del Rio doesn't want to admit it, but Jacksonville has the look of a team ready for a Super Bowl run.

Jaguars sign CB Williams (PA SportsTicker)

The Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday signed cornerback Trae Williams.

Trae Williams signs with Jaguars (AP)

Cornerback Trae Williams signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars on Thursday, leaving Jacksonville with two rookies left unsigned before training camp. Williams, a fifth-round draft pick out of South Florida, will compete for a backup spot behind starters Rashean Mathis and Brian Williams and nickelback Drayton Florence.

AccuScore: How would teams fare with Favre? (Yahoo! Sports)

Brett Favre's impact with a new team might not be as significant as expected.

AFC North could produce a sub-.500 champion (SportingNews.com)

Thanks in part to their daunting schedules, the teams in the AFC North face a tough road to the postseason. In fact, don't be surprised if the division produces a sub-.500 champion.

Jaguars DB Williams found not guilty of DUI (PA SportsTicker)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Brian Williams on Thursday was found not guilty of driving under the influence.

Williams not guilty on drunken driving (AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Brian Williams has been found not guilty of drunk driving after a night of partying. The athlete showed no reaction as the verdict was read Thursday. Had he been convicted, he faced up to a year in jail. "I'm happy," he said. "Excuse me if I don't show too much emotion." Officers say Williams swerved his Jaguar in front of a patrol car and had watery and bloodshot...

Jaguars WR Jones arrested (PA SportsTicker)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of possession of a controlled substance.

Jaguars' Jones arrested on felony drug charge (AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones faces a felony drug charge in his former college town after police say he was inside a car cutting up cocaine with a credit card. The 25-year-old Jones and two others were arrested early Thursday. A police report said officers approached the car and an officer drew his handgun after Jones did not immediately show his hands.

Owner: Jaguars not for sale (AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver is refinancing debt, considering taking on a financial partner, and struggling to sell tickets and secure a stadium naming rights deal. Despite the problems, he wants to make one thing clear: His team is not for sale and is not going anywhere. "I just wanted to ...

Jaguars' Jones facing felony drug charge in Arkansas (Yahoo! Sports)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones faces a felony drug charge in his former college town after...

NFL offseason report card: Grades are in (SportingNews.com)

The usual teacher's pets slacked off a bit, but the Eagles got the gold star and the Jets and Vikings moved to the head of the class.

Jaguars' burning question: Will they feel a better rush? (SportingNews.com)

The Jaguars had a good defense in 2007, but acquisitions along the defensive line, not to mention an aggressive new defensive coordinator, should help the unit be even better in '08.

L.A. prize: NFL owners lining up to move? (SportingNews.com)

Examining the ten most likely scenarios in which NFL football could return to Los Angeles.

Jaguars' Spicer gets contract extension (AP)

Defensive end Paul Spicer signed a two-year, $8 million contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday, giving him a chance to end his career with the team. Spicer, who led the Jaguars with 7 1/2 sacks last season, skipped Jacksonville's first eight voluntary workouts last month in hopes of getting a new deal.

Jaguars re-sign DE Spicer (PA SportsTicker)

The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed defensive end Paul Spicer to a contract extension on Friday.

Jaguars No.1 pick Harvey may not be easy to sign (Yahoo! Sports)

The most difficult draft pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars to sign might be first-round choice Derrick Harvey, a...