The Jaguars had a controlled scrimmage Saturday, and on Sunday they practiced at TIIA Bank Field in front of fans in what was called a mock game featuring multiple game and yardage situations throughout the morning.
“You know, having the fans out here is always awesome. I’m just excited for the season. There’s just a lot of energy around here, so we’re pumped. We’ve had a great camp and it was fun to have a little scrimmage day in front of some of the fans,” rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence said Sunday.
Cornerback CJ Henderson returned to practice on Tuesday. He missed practice Sunday’s scrimmage for personal reasons.
“Anytime you have a great young man like that, you want to make sure you’re doing everything you possibly can to help him. And to help him get back on track,” said associate head coach Charlie Strong of Henderson. “I was telling Coach [Meyer], we’re out of the process of getting guys and pushing them aside. Our whole thing is creating value for them.”
Wide receiver Marvin Jones also practiced Tuesday. The former Cal wide receiver is entering his 10th NFL season. Laviska Shenault and Josh Allen both missed practice Tuesday for personal reasons.
Receiver DJ Chark had surgery to repair a broken finger on his right hand. He should return in time for the season opener.
This Saturday, the NFL Network airs Lawrence’s preseason debut at 7 p.m. when the Jaguars host 2018 No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns.
Urban Meyer on Bobby Bowden
“I love Bobby Bowden. He couldn’t be more genuine of a person, him and Ann. Obviously we coached against each other, but compared to the time we spent together on those Nike trips, a dear friend and one of the greatest people I’ve ever met in my life. What a life he lived, though. 91 years of a great life.”
Well, you think about coach Bowden and coach (Steve) Spurrier in that era, all young coaches grew up watching coach Bowden in Tallahassee and coach Spurrier at the Swamp, and that changed college football.
Burns Added to Roster
Jacksonville claimed cornerback Lorenzo Burns off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals. Burns signed with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent at the conclusion of the 2021 draft. He attended the University of Arizona where he played in 42 games with 40 starts in five seasons. Burns finished his career at Arizona with 192 total tackles (142 solo), nine interceptions, 35 passes defensed and eight tackles for loss. In his final two seasons as a Wildcat, Burns was a Pac-12 honorable mention and, in 2019, he was voted as the team defensive MVP.
