ANDREW WINGARD NEWS

Returns to Jaguars Wingard re-signed with the Jaguars on Monday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

Impact Wingard has been with the Jaguars since signing with them as an undrafted free agent out of Wyoming in 2019. The 25-year old saw his role increase to full-time starter in 2021, while appearing in 15 games and recording 88 tackles (57 solo), with one sack, a pass defensed and an interception. He'll work to keep his starting free safety role in 2022.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extended tender Wingard has received an RFA tender from the Jaguars, giving them the right of first refusal on any contract offers he gets.

Impact Wingard signed with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in 2019. Since then, he has played in 44 games, including 21 starts. As of now, he projects to compete for the team's starting free safety role in 2022.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jags cut Jack, get help for Lawrence as free agency begins

The Jacksonville Jaguars added four potential starters around quarterback Trevor Lawrence to open the NFL's legal tampering period before free agency

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits COVID protocols Wingard was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Wingard spent 13 days in COVID protocols and missed the Jaguars' final two games. Prior to his two absences, Wingard hadn't missed a game this season and played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in 11 of 15 games. The third-year pro set a career high of 88 tackles (57 solo) this year.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 list The Jaguars placed Wingard (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact It's not yet clear whether Wingard has tested positive for COVID-19 or whether he'll be able to return in time for Sunday's game against the Patriots. If he's held out, Andre Cisco would likely take on a starting role for Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Totals eight tackles Wingard had eight tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 37-7 loss to the Rams.

Impact Wingard played all but one defensive snap and led Jacksonville in tackles during the blowout defeat. The eight stops tied a season high, which he originally set back in Week 2. Wingard has 67 tackles (44 solo), one sack and one interception in 12 games this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Century mark: Rams' Kupp reaches 100 receptions in 12 games

Cooper Kupp didn’t know after the Los Angeles Rams' 37-7 thrashing of the Jacksonville Jaguars that he had reached 100 catches

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons take advantage of Jaguars' mistakes in 21-14 victory

Cordarrelle Patterson scored twice in his return from an ankle injury and the Atlanta Falcons found the end zone and the win column for the first time in three weeks in a 21-14 vic...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Allen, Josh Allen have different plans for 1st meeting

Josh Allen and Josh Allen have very different plans for their first meeting Sunday

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hauls in first interception Wingard recorded seven tackles (four solo) and an interception during Sunday's 31-19 loss to Arizona.

Impact The 24-year-old played every defensive snap and picked off Kyler Murray on the Cardinals' first drive of the second half. Wingard is receiving his first extended run as a starter at free safety this season and has 21 tackles (13 solo), one sack and one interception through three contests.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies sack Week 2 Wingard had eight tackles (five solo) and a sack during Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Wingard led the defense in tackles and also picked up his first sack of the season while playing 74 percent of the defensive snaps. The 24-year-old surprisingly won the starting job at strong safety in training camp, and he has 14 total tackles and a sack through the first two games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of concussion Wingard (concussion) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wingard suffered the concussion during the preseason matchup with the Browns, but he was able to clear the necessary protocols over the past couple weeks. The 24-year-old had 50 tackles (35 solo) and two interceptions in 13 games last season, and he'll open 2021 as Jacksonville's starter at strong safety, per John Reid of The Florida Times-Union.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lawrence debuts with sack, fumble, preseason loss to Browns

Trevor Lawrence’s professional debut opened with a sack and a fumble, hardly ideal but not too concerning for the Jacksonville Jaguars

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins active roster Wingard (abdomen) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The 23-year-old has been on the shelf since suffering the abdominal injury Week 5, but he's ready to retake the field for Jacksonville. Wingard should work as a reserve safety for the Jags, but he could have an increased role with strong safety Josh Jones (groin) landing on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice The Jaguars designated Wingard (abdomen) for return Wednesday, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Wingard returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering the abdominal strain in Week 5 against the Texans. The team will now have 21 days to officially activate the Wyoming product, but as long as he's out, Brandon Watson will continue to operate as the team's depth free safety behind Jarrod Wilson.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jags place Andrew Wingard on injured reserve The Jacksonville Jaguars placed safety Andrew Wingard on injured reserve Monday due to an abdominal strain. The injury was one he was dealin...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Moves to injured reserve Wingard was placed on injured reserve Monday with an abdominal strain.

Impact The 23-year-old dealt with a core muscle injury during practice last week but suited up Sunday against the Texans only to aggravate the injury. It's unclear how long Wingard is expected to be sidelined, but he'll need to spend at least the next three games on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates injury Sunday Wingard (core muscle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Wingard dealt with the core muscle issue during practice last week before suiting up in Week 4, and now he appears to have aggravate the injury. As long as Wingard is sidelined, Brandon Watson will handle depth free safety duties behind Jarrod Wilson.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Texans look for 1st win of season after O'Brien's firing

The Bill O’Brien era is over in Houston, and now it’s up to Romeo Crennel to help the Texans try to turn around this dreadful season

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catalogues full practice Wingard (core muscle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wingard appears to have fully recovered from the core muscle injury that force him out of last Thursday's loss to the Dolphins. He's on track to draw his usual start at safety in Cincinnati on Sunday.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reality check: Jags look like many expected in lopsided loss

This is what the Jacksonville Jaguars were expected to look like in 2020

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids serious injury Wingard suffered a minor groin pull during Thursday's 31-13 loss to the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Wingard was ruled out to return to Thursday's contest due to what was initially disclosed as a core muscle injury, but the results his MRI on Friday have eliminated the possibility of a sports hernia. The starting safety will get the benefit of three extra days to get healthy before the Jaguars visit Cincinnati in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars stumble out of gate again, lose 31-13 to Dolphins

Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone might be done deferring

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fitzpatrick handles Jaguars again, this time with Dolphins

Different team, familiar result for Ryan Fitzpatrick against the Jacksonville Jaguars

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Done for night Wingard was ruled out of the remainder of Thursday's game against Miami with a core muscle injury.

Impact Wingard's absence will leave the team thin at safety going forward, as Brandon Watson is the only healthy free safety dressed Thursday. Watson will step in as the starter Thursday, and Wingard will have an extra few days to recover before his team is back out there in Week 4 against Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE