CHRISTIAN KIRK NEWS

Winless Jags hope to end skid against the banged-up Colts, who last won in Jacksonville in '14

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have picked the perfect time to don throwback uniforms

OCTOBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Kirk, Andre Cisco and Brian Thomas Jr. Speak on Throwback Week vs. Colts | Media Availability Jaguars' WR Christian Kirk, S Andre Cisco and WR Brian Thomas Jr. meet with the media in the locker room following Wednesday's practice befo...

OCTOBER 2 • JAGUARS.COM

Nabs first TD of 2024 Kirk caught seven of 12 targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Texans.

Impact The veteran wideout led the Jaguars in receptions and targets, although rookie Brian Thomas out-gained him by 25 receiving yards. Kirk has seen double-digit targets in back-to-back contests, and he appears to have re-asserted himself as Trevor Lawrence's most reliable downfield option, capping his performance Sunday with his first TD of the season on an eight-yard grab in the third quarter. Kirk will look to keep rolling in Week 5 against the Colts.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kirk says Jaguars just need to take the talk 'to the field' Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Christian Kirk met with media Wednesday, discussing the team's struggles and where they need to move forward.

SEPTEMBER 27 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

WR Christian Kirk Vocal in Star Players Leading This Team to a Win in Week 4 WR Christian Kirk as the Jaguars (0-3) prepare to play the AFC South-leading and defending division champion Houston Texans (2-1) at NRG Sta...

SEPTEMBER 26 • JAGUARS.COM

Big resurgence in loss Kirk secured eight of 10 targets for 79 yards in the Jaguars' 47-10 loss to the Bills on Monday night.

Impact After an utterly forgettable first two games where he'd generated a combined 2-29 line on seven targets, Kirk was the focus of Trevor Lawrence's attention very frequently in the lopsided loss. The veteran wideout led the way for Jacksonville in all of receptions, receiving yards and targets, a major departure from the first pair of contests. Kirk's usage Monday night was much more in line with what fantasy managers' expectations were coming into the season, and he could be very busy again during a Week 4 road divisional matchup against the Texans that is a must-win game for Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy start-sit NFL Week 3: Trevor Lawrence, Brian Thomas Jr., Gabe Davis, Christian Kirk | Sporting News After a disappointing start to the season, can the Jacksonville Jaguars' top pass catchers be trusted in fantasy lineups against the Buffalo...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Uninvolved again Kirk recorded one catch on three targets for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 18-13 loss to the Browns.

Impact Kirk was targeted less than Gabe Davis, Brenton Strange and Brian Thomas, and he now has only two receptions for 29 yards through two games. His slow start can be blamed at least in part on Jacksonville's sluggish offensive performances, as the team mustered only 81 yards in the first half and was then reliant on deep shots to move the ball in the second quarter. Kirk has played a key role for the Jaguars' offense in each of the last two years, so it would be a surprise to not see him bounce back, though he will be tough to trust heading into a Week 3 matchup against Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Uninvolved again Kirk recorded one catch on three targets for -1 yard in Sunday's 18-13 loss to the Browns.

Impact Kirk was targeted less than Gabe Davis, Brenton Strange and Brian Thomas, and he now has only two receptions for 29 yards through two games. His slow start can be blamed at least in part on Jacksonville's sluggish offensive performances, as the team mustered only 81 yards in the first half and was then reliant on deep shots to move the ball in the second quarter. Kirk has played a key role for the Jaguars' offense in each of the last two years so it would be a surprise to not see him bounce back, though he will be tough to trust heading into a Week 3 matchup against Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence comes up short in 2nd half with season opener on the line

Trevor Lawrence has no excuses for his season-opening performance

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited to one big catch Kirk brought in one of four targets for 30 yards in the Jaguars' 20-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact With Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones now elsewhere, Kirk was expected to fill a true No. 1 role for Trevor Lawrence, at least early in the season. However, that didn't exactly come to fruition Sunday, with Kirk unable to follow up his early second-quarter chunk play. Kirk did finish tied for the team lead in targets, but the entire passing game could be more productive in a Week 2 home opener against a Browns team that played much less effective defense on the road than it did at home last season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared of calf injury Kirk (calf) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact The only player who didn't attain full participation for Jacksonville on Wednesday was safety Daniel Thomas (Achilles), so Kirk had no limitations and isn't in danger of missing the regular-season opener in Miami on Sunday. Kirk had missed some time in training camp due to what was described as a mild calf injury, but he has plenty of established chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence and is set to work as Jacksonville's top wide receiver following the offseason departure of Calvin Ridley.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy football: Where to draft Jacksonville Jaguars WR Christian Kirk Jacksonville Jaguars WR Christian Kirk has been in the NFL for 6 seasons after being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2nd round in 20...

AUGUST 30 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Will practice this week Coach Doug Pederson said Monday that Kirk (calf) will resume practicing this week, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Impact Kirk has missed roughly two weeks of practice due to a calf injury described as mild, so it will be encouraging to see him back on the field in at least a limited capacity. The 27-year-old still has just under two weeks remaining to get fully healthy for Jacksonville's regular-season opener against the Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 8, so he figures to be ready to rock by the time Week 1 kicks off.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing this week Coach Doug Pederson said Kirk (calf) won't practice this week, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact This will be Kirk's second week of missed practice since suffering a calf injury that Pederson described as mild. The 27-year-old played in Jacksonville's preseason opener and still has nearly three weeks to get healthy before the regular-season opener (Sept. 8 at Miami).

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Has minor calf injury Kirk is dealing with a "mild" calf injury and won't practice this week, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Impact Coach Doug Pederson termed the absence "precautionary" and said Kirk will be re-evaluated next week, per Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville. The Jags plan to rest key players this upcoming Saturday against Tampa Bay, after giving most of the top guys (including Kirk) a single drive in a preseason-opening win over the Chiefs on Sunday. A mild calf injury -- with three and a half weeks to go before the regular-season opener -- isn't especially likely to threaten Kirk's availability for the games that actually matter.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in preseason opener Kirk did not log any targets during the Jaguars' 26-13 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday night.

Impact The Jaguars' starting offense was out there for the first two possessions, but Kirk wasn't on the receiving end of any of Trevor Lawrence's four pass attempts. Despite the quiet night in the opener, Kirk's chemistry with Lawrence is above question as they head into their third season together, and the veteran wideout is the clear No. 1 receiver in Jacksonville's air attack following the departure of Calvin Ridley this offseason.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Saturday Kirk and other starters are scheduled to play "a series or two" in Saturday's preseason game against Kansas City, Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Kirk and TE Evan Engram are the returning standouts in a new-look group of pass catchers, with Calvin Ridley (Titans) and Zay Jones (Cardinals) having been replaced by Gabe Davis and first-round pick Brian Thomas. There's been no report of any injury trouble for Kirk this spring or summer, after he missed the final five games of last season to undergo core muscle surgery. Prior to suffering the injury Week 13, he led the Jaguars in targets, catches and receiving yards, averaging 5.1 receptions for 69.2 yards on 7.6 targets per game.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 8 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Christian Kirk Brings New 'Bite' to Jaguars' 2024 Training Camp WR Christian Kirk spoke to the media following practice on Day 5 of Jaguars Training Camp at the Miller Electric Center Monday: “I’ve got a...

JULY 29 • JAGUARS.COM

Christian Kirk on Laying the Foundation at 2024 Training Camp | 1on1 Interview WR Christian Kirk sits down with team reporter Kainani Stevens to discuss how proud he is of Trevor Lawrence with the contract extension, th...

JULY 29 • JAGUARS.COM

QB Trevor Lawrence says 'time's now' after the Jags commit nearly $500M to retain 3 key starters

The Jacksonville Jaguars have never spent money like this

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Kirk Breaks Down His Most Clutch Play of the 2023 Season! | Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars Wide Receiver Christian Kirk breaks down his most clutch play of the 2023 Season. Kirk takes a look at an option route he took all t...

JULY 9 • JAGUARS.COM

Feeling healthy again Kirk (groin) said Monday at OTAs that he feels back to full health and looks forward to leading Jacksonville's revamped wide receiver room, Shaaz Peerani of ABC News reports.

Impact Kirk missed the final five games of the 2023 season due to a groin issue, but he said that he's now healthy and "ready to wake some people back up and remind them of the type of player I am." The 27-year-old is now the most experienced starter in the Jaguars' wideout corps, with Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones having been replaced by Gabe Davis and rookie first-rounder Brian Thomas. Kirk praised Thomas and second-year pro Parker Washington, but the 27-year-old is the favorite to re-emerge as Trevor Lawrence's most trusted target, with tight end Evan Engram also primed to occupy a key role in the passing game.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars select LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. in the NFL draft, giving QB Trevor Lawrence a big target

The Jacksonville Jaguars continued to build around franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence by trading down six spots and drafting LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. with the 23rd overall...

APRIL 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS