DARNELL SAVAGE NEWS

Underwhelms in Jacksonville Savage recorded 51 total tackles and six passes defended, including one interception, over 13 games in 2024.

Impact The first-year Jaguar started all 13 games he appeared in this season, playing more than 90 percent of the team's defensive snaps in eight contests. However, Savage tallied the same amount of total tackles as he did in 2023 with the Packers, despite playing 190 more defensive snaps and appearing in three more games in 2024. The Maryland product showed flashes of brilliance, nonetheless, posting the most passes defended since his 2021 campaign. Savage is expected to remain one of Jacksonville's starting safeties in 2025, having signed a three-year, $21.75 million deal with the team last offseason.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 18 Savage passed concussion protocol and has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Colts, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Savage was inactive for Week 17 after being concussed the previous week. The veteran safety should resume his full-time role on the back end of Jacksonville's secondary for the regular-season finale. Through 12 contests this season, Savage has logged 42 tackles (33 solo), including two TFLs, and six pass breakups, including one interception.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars, Colts try to salvage something from disappointing seasons

The Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars find themselves in similar predicaments Sunday

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs full practice Thursday Savage (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Savage entered concussion protocols during the Jaguars' Week 16 loss to the Raiders, which caused him to be sidelined for Week 17 against the Titans. His ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is progressing through the league's five-step concussion protocol, though he'd have to clear it completely in order to play against the Colts on Sunday.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

In and Out, 2024 Week 17: Darnell Savage, Ventrell Miller, Walker Little and Two Others Are Out LT Walker Little, LB Ventrell Miller and S Darnell Savage inactive for the Jaguars against the Tennessee Titans in a 2024 Week 17 game at Ev...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Won't face Tennessee Savage (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Savage was concussed in last Sunday's game against the Raiders and remains in the league's protocol. Veteran Andrew Wingard took over at safety next to Andre Cisco following Savage's exit and figures to draw the start Sunday against Tennessee.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Titans WR Calvin Ridley wants to 'chirp' in his return to Jacksonville to face his former team

Calvin Ridley was relatively quiet at EverBank Stadium in 2023

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Titans and Jags meet for 2nd time in 4 weeks, but with QB Mason Rudolph starting for Tennessee

Tennessee and Jacksonville meet for the second time in four weeks

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

There's no defending Jaguars GM Trent Baalke, especially amid his latest free-agent class

There’s no defending Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

O'Connell passes for 257 yards and Raiders snap 10-game skid with 19-14 win over Jaguars

Aidan O’Connell returned from an injury and passed for 257 yards, and the Las Vegas Raiders ended a 10-game losing streak with a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters concussion protocols Savage has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Savage took a hit to the head in the second quarter and went to the sidelines to be evaluated for a concussion. He won't be able to play in Week 17 against the Titans on Sunday, Dec. 29 until he clears the league's five-step concussion protocols. With Savage done for the day, Andrew Wingard will be the Jaguars' lone backup safety for the rest of Sunday's contest.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Checked for possible concussion Savage (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Savage suffered a head injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game and is being evaluated for a possible concussion. Andrew Wingard will serve as the Jaguars' backup safety behind Andre Cisco and Antonio Johnson for as long as Savage is sidelined.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Savage (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Savage suffered a head injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game and is being evaluated for a concussion. Andrew Wingard will serve as the Jaguars' backup safety behind Andre Cisco and Antonio Johnson for as long as Savage is sidelined.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Darnell Savage Detonates Raiders' Trick Play Well Behind Line of Scrimmage Jacksonville Jaguars safety Darnell Savage detonates Las Vegas Raiders' trick play well behind line of scrimmage.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Five tackles in loss Savage recorded five total tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed in Sunday's 32-25 loss to the Jets.

Impact Savage finished second on the team in takedowns, trailing only cornerback Tyson Campbell's six tackles in the loss. Savage has now produced 41 total tackles (33 solo) and six passes defensed, including an interception, over 11 games in his first season with the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vintage performances by Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers carry Jets past defenseless Jaguars 32-25

Davante Adams caught nine passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns all in the second half and the New York Jets rallied to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 32-25 to end a four-game ski...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaguars score final 10 points, end Titans' slim playoff hopes with 10-6 win

Tank Bigsby ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 6:46 left and the Jacksonville Jaguars snapped a five-game skid and ended the Tennessee Titans’ slim playoff hopes Sunday by scoring th...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Over ankle injury Savage (ankle) was absent from the Jaguars' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Savage exited the Jaguars' Week 13 loss to the Texans after sustaining an ankle injury, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report suggests that he's already recovered. The first-year Jaguar is expected to serve as Jacksonville's top backup free safety, playing behind Antonio Johnson as the season progresses.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars should shut down QB Trevor Lawrence amid his concussion and shoulder injury

The Jacksonville Jaguars should shut down quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the rest of the season

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injures ankle Sunday Savage sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Texans, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Impact Prior to his exit in the second half, Savage had tallied seven tackles (all solo), which ended up pacing the Jaguars in Week 13. He's been handling a large role in the defense for some time, earning at least 90 percent of the snaps in the five games before a Week 12 bye. As a result, Savage's status will be one to monitor as the team gears up for next Sunday's contest at Tennessee.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB Lawrence

Joe Mixon ran for 101 yards and a touchdown, Nico Collins caught eight passes for 119 yards and the Houston Texans beat Jacksonville 23-20 after knocking quarterback Trevor Lawrenc...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records interception in Week 10 Savage finished Sunday's loss to Minnesota with four tackles (three solo) and an interception.

Impact Savage came up with a big pickoff of Sam Darnold, intercepting a pass intended for Justin Jefferson in the Jaguars' end zone and returning it 29 yards. It was the first pickoff of the campaign for Savage, who has logged every one of Jacksonville's defensive snaps three of the past four weeks. On the season, Savage has recorded 22 tackles (17 solo) and four pass defenses over seven contests.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Savage on Defensive Flexibility, Facing Former Team | Press Conference Jaguars Safety Darnell Savage meets with the media on Tuesday ahead of the matchup versus the Green Bay Packers in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL Se...

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • JAGUARS.COM

Not on injury report Savage (head) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Savage was evaluated for a concussion during the Jaguars' loss to the Bears in Week 6, per Demetrius Harvey of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union, but he was cleared and managed to return to the game. He can be considered fully on track to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Savage is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Savage will be unable to return to the game and have to enter the league's five-step protocol if he suffered a concussion. However, if cleared he should be able to return to Sunday's game in London.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE