Darnell Savage - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up as expected Savage (quadriceps) is active Sunday against the Colts.

Impact Savage hasn't played since Week 1, but he'll now return after a three-week absence. The return of the Maryland product should be a boost to the Jaguars' secondary when they take the field for a divisional matchup against Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up as expected Savage (quadriceps) is active Sunday against the Colts.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Week 5 Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Savage (quadriceps) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Impact Savage has missed three straight games due to a lingering quad injury, but he's managed to practice in a limited capacity in advance of Week 5 action. Friday's final injury report of the week will reveal whether Savage carries an official injury definition, but barring any setbacks, the safety should be available versus Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week as limited Savage (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Savage has missed the Jaguars' last three games due to a quadriceps injury sustained in the team's Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. The first-year Jaguar has now logged seven consecutive limited practice sessions, so he's likely nearing a return to the field. If Savage misses his fourth consecutive game in Week 5, expect Antonio Johnson to serve as Jacksonville's top free safety.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 4 Savage (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Head coach Doug Pederson told reporters Tuesday that Savage would return to the field this week after missing the Jaguars' last two contests with a quadriceps injury. However, it now appears the first-year Jaguar hasn't fully recovered, and he'll miss his third consecutive game Sunday. Antonio Johnson is expected to see more work with Jacksonville's first-team secondary in Savage's stead.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Week 4 Head coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday that Savage (quadriceps) will be back this week, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Savage hasn't played since Week 1 with the injury, but it sounds like he may be suiting up this Sunday against the Texans, barring any setbacks. He was able to practice in a limited fashion last week, so he does appear to be on the proper trajectory. However, it'll be worth monitoring his practice status in the days ahead to confirm his availability, and he should still be considered questionable for now.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Week 4 Head coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday that Savage (quadriceps) will be back this week, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Savage hasn't played since Week 1 with the injury, but it sounds like he may be suiting up this Sunday against the Texans, barring any setbacks. He was able to practice in a limited fashion last week, so he does appear to be on the proper trajectory. However, it'll be worth monitoring his practice status in the days ahead to confirm his likely availability, and he should still be considered questionable for now.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars In and Out, 2024 Week 3: Evan Engram, Darnell Savage Out S Darnell Savage, TE Evan Engram inactive for the Jaguars against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday

SEPTEMBER 23 • JAGUARS.COM

Not playing Monday Savage (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Bills, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Savage was a limited participant in all three practices this week and was given a questionable tag Saturday. However, the quadriceps injury that kept him out of Week 2 still appears bothering him, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 4 against the Texans on Sept. 29. Daniel Thomas will be the primary backup at safety behind starters Andre Cisco and Antonio Johnson for Monday's game.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Week 3 Savage (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Saturday's practice and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bills, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Savage was held out of the Jaguars' Week 2 loss to the Browns due to a quadriceps injury. He's given himself a chance to return from a one-game absence after logging three-straight limited practice sessions this week. If Savage is unable to suit up Monday, Daniel Thomas would serve as the primary backup at safety behind starters Andre Cisco and Antonio Johnson.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to start week Savage (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Savage was sidelined for Week 2 against the Browns after being unable to practice leading up to the contest. His limited participation Thursday is a sign that Savage is moving in the right direction towards playing in Week 3 against the Bills. The Jaguars' injury report Friday and Saturday will provide a better indication of Savage's status ahead of Monday's game.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jags provide updates for TE Evan Engram, S Darnell Savage Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson updated the statuses of tight end Evan Engram and safety Darnell Savage on Thursday.Engram sustaine...

SEPTEMBER 19 • SACBEE.COM

Jaguars In and Out, 2024 Week 2: Darnell Savage, Maason Smith and Four Others Out S Darnell Savage, DL Maason Smith inactive for the Jaguars against the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium Sunday

SEPTEMBER 15 • JAGUARS.COM

Jaguars rule out DB Darnell Savage, Browns' Myles Garrett good to go with foot injury The Jaguars will be without their top two defensive backs Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Meanwhile, Myles Garrett will play.

SEPTEMBER 14 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Officially out Week 2 Savage (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Browns.

Impact Head coach Doug Pederson told reporters earlier Friday that Savage wasn't expected to suit up for the Jaguars' Week 2 contest, and the team's injury report released later that day confirmed it. Andre Cisco and Daniel Thomas are currently the only two healthy safeties on the Jaguars' active roster, as Andrew Wingard (knee), Tashaun Gipson (suspended) and Savage will all be sidelined Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss Week 2 Coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Savage (quadriceps) is not expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Browns, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Savage looks set to miss at least one game due to his quadriceps injury, though he won't be officially ruled out until Friday's injury report is released, at the earliest. With Daniel Thomas (Achilles) also uncertain for Week 2, safety Andre Chachere seems a likely candidate to be elevated from the practice squad to face Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Logs DNP Savage (quadriceps) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Savage's inability to take the field Thursday may not bode well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against Cleveland. He'll have another chance to take the field Friday, but if he's unable to play Week 2, the Jaguars may have a shortage in the secondary. Daniel Thomas (Achilles) is also working his way back from injury. leaving Andre Cisco as the only healthy safety currently on the roster.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Darnell Savage Preseason Sideline Interview Jaguars Safety Darnell Savage visits with Brent Martineau on the sideline during the Jaguars' final preseason game against the Atlanta Falco...

AUGUST 24 • JAGUARS.COM

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AUGUST 20 • JAGUARS.COM

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