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Bubble trouble? Jags' Bryan hoping to do enough in finale

A first-round draft pick 3½ years ago, Taven Bryan is squarely on Jacksonville’s roster bubble as the Jaguars prepare to close out the preseason at Dallas Sunday

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures touchdown Monday Johnson caught his lone target for a 24-yard touchdown during Monday's preseason game against the Saints.

Impact Johnson played 23 offensive snaps and saw his only production of the contest come late in the fourth quarter with C.J. Beathard helming the offense. Johnson hasn't produced much through two preseason games, as he has now caught two of three targets for 24 yards and a touchdown while playing 71 offensive snaps. With DJ Chark (finger) still sidelined after undergoing surgery in early August, it's a bit concerning Johnson isn't working with either the first- or second-team offense in preseason action while fighting for the No. 4 spot on the depth chart.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over Jags

Jameis Winston passed for touchdowns of 43 and 29 yards to Marquez Callaway, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason game

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One catch Saturday Johnson caught one of two targets for zero yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Browns.

Impact Johnson played 48 offensive snaps to lead Jacksonville's wideouts, but he didn't have much involvement in the offense during the preseason opener. The 23-year-old is attempting to secure the No. 4 spot on the depth chart and is dealing with a revamped group of wide receivers. Josh Hammond and Tavon Austin were the only depth receivers for the Jaguars to eclipse 20 receiving yards in the contest.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Rebuilding Jags trade LB Joe Schobert to Steelers

A person familiar with the deal says the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to trade linebacker Joe Schobert to the Pittsburgh Steelers

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meshing with Lawrence Johnson played well during Saturday's scrimmage and was a favorite target of quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Ashlyn Sullivan of the Jaguars' official site reports

Impact Johnson caught a pair of touchdowns and also had three straight receptions on another drive as he's clearly established an early rapport with the rookie signal-caller. The second-year wideout opened camp No. 4 on the depth chart, but an opportunity may have opened up after DJ Chark recently underwent surgery to address a hairline fracture in his finger. Chark is expected to be available for the season opener Sept. 12 in Houston, but it still should provide Johnson more chances to work with the starting offense during the preseason. Johnson totaled only 272 receiving yards as a rookie last year, but he flashed his potential with eight catches for 162 yards and a touchdown Weeks 12 and 13. He's unlikely to have much fantasy relevance if Chark, Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault are able to play, but Johnson could be in prime position to step up should the opportunity arise during the regular season.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drops on depth chart Johnson (hamstring) is poised to enter camp as Jacksonville's No. 4 wideout after the signing of Marvin Jones, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old came on strong during the second half of 2020 before the hamstring injury sidelined him for the final two weeks of the season, but he won't begin camp in line for a significant role. Johnson, a 2020 fifth-round pick, flashed his potential with eight catches for 162 yards and one touchdown between Weeks 12 and 13 last year, but he wasn't a likely bet to open 2021 as the team's No. 3 wide receiver. He still figures to be involved in the offense, but Jones, DJ Chark and Laviska Shenault should start out as the Jaguars' top wideouts.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR Johnson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Johnson had previously been ruled out for the season finale, but he'll officially shift to IR as the Jaguars signed Terry Godwin to the active roster in a corresponding transaction.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Skidding Jags rule out WR Chark for season finale at Colts

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without receiver DJ Chark for their season finale at Indianapolis on Sunday

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jags limp into finale with QB Glennon, without RB Robinson

The worst and potentially best season in Jacksonville’s relatively brief history is coming to a close

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not suiting up in finale Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone ruled Johnson (hamstring) out for Sunday's game against the Colts, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact The hamstring injury will cost Johnson the final two games of his rookie season, but before getting hurt, the 23-year-old likely did enough to lock up a regular spot in Jacksonville's receiver rotation entering 2021. Over his 14 appearances this season, Johnson hauled in 18 of 31 targets for 272 yards and two touchdowns.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Sunday Johnson (hamstring) won't play Week 16 against Chicago, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Johnson was sidelined for a third straight practice Friday, eliminating his chance of suiting up Sunday. The rookie receiver has tailed off since tallying four catches for 96 yards and a touchdown Week 12 versus Cleveland, but his absence this weekend will affect the Jaguars' depth at wideout. Chris Conley should benefit the most from Johnson's absence, as he now has a clearer path to seeing work when one of Jacksonville's top three receivers -- DJ Chark, Laviska Shenault and Keelan Cole -- subs out of the contest.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Johnson (hamstring) did not participate during the Jaguars' practice session Thursday.

Impact The rookie wideout's Week 16 status stands in question after he exited last Sunday's loss to the Ravens with his hamstring injury. Given a pair of subsequent practice DNPs Wednesday and Thursday, Johnson is seemingly in danger of missing his first game action of 2020. The Texas product has posted 11 catches for 203 yards and a touchdown over his past four appearances, boosted largely by a four-catch, 96-yard performance Dec. 6 against Minnesota.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Johnson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The rookie fifth-round pick was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Ravens due to a hamstring issue, so it's worrying to see him sidelined at practice. John Shipley of SI.com reports that coach Doug Marrone didn't express optimism about Johnson's chances of playing Week 16. Chris Conley would stand to handle increased snaps if Johnson misses Sunday's upcoming home game against the Bears.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson leads surging Ravens to 40-14 rout of Jaguars

The Baltimore Ravens built a 26-point halftime lead against helpless Jacksonville and rolled to a 40-14 victory Sunday that boosted their playoff chances and extended the Jaguars’...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with hamstring injury Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a hamstring injury, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old was responsible for Jacksonville's only catch of the first quarter with an eight-yard reception, but he was forced to exit due to the injury. Chris Conley will see increased work as the team's No. 4 wideout if Johnson cannot retake the field.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garners three targets Johnson caught two of three targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Titans.

Impact The rookie fifth-round pick had eight receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown over the previous two contests, but he received only three targets during Sunday's blowout defeat. Even with Jacksonville trailing all day, Johnson played only 19 of 71 offensive snaps and remains clearly behind DJ Chark, Laviska Shenault and Keelan Cole on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie RB James Robinson proving to be 'real deal' for Jags

Jacksonville’s next regime won’t have to start from scratch

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Collin Johnson shines once again Collin Johnson stood out for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. Rookie wide receiver Collin Johnson was a bright spot for the Jacksonville...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Mistakes abound as Jaguars collapse again in 27-24 OT loss

When linebacker Joe Schobert returned an interception 43 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the second half the Jacksonville Jaguars had their biggest lead of the season at...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings outlast error-prone Jags 27-24 on Bailey's OT kick

Dan Bailey kicked a 23-yard field goal with 1:49 left in overtime that lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 victory over Jacksonville

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't-Miss Play: Collin Johnson leaps through roof for 34-yard grab Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson leaps through roof for 34-yard grab on pass from Mike Glennon against the Minnesota Viking...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • NFL.COM

Collin Johnson, Mike Gesicki and the players benefitting from a QB change Collin Johnson and Denzel Mims are just two of the players who benefit from a change at QB. Brandon Howard dives into the ones to watch.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM