APRIL 3, 2023 • JAGUARS.COM
MEKHI SARGENT
Roster Moves: Jaguars Waive Running Back Mekhi Sargent Jacksonville Jaguars News: The official source of the latest Jaguars news, editorials, stats, media and more.
Sticks with Jacksonville The Jaguars' signed Sargent to a reserve/future contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Sargent landed a practice-squad deal with the Jaguars after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster to begin the season. He was never elevated for any contests, but with his new contract, he'll be able to stick around the organization and compete for a larger role during the offseason. The Iowa product made seven appearances for three different teams (Jaguars, Rams and Titans) during his rookie campaign in 2021, totaling 16 touches for 71 yards.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 57 scrimmage yards Sargent had five carries for 22 yards and caught all five of his targets for 37 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Raiders.
Impact Sargent led Jacksonville in both carries and receptions with the team's top weapons all sitting out the Hall of Fame Game. Snoop Conner currently is listed as the No. 3 running back behind Travis Etienne (illness) and James Robinson (Achilles), but Sargent may be the next man up, which could result in significant run during the preseason.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Receives contract tender The Jaguars have extended a contract tender to Sargent.
Impact Sargent, who was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars from the Rams this past December, played in seven total games in 2021 en route to recording five carries for 11 yards. Looking ahead to the coming season, the 5-8, 208-pounder will look to compete for a depth role in a Jacksonville backfield that also includes James Robinson (Achilles) and Travis Etienne (foot).
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Receives one carry in finale Sargent had one carry for two yards and failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 26-11 win over the Colts.
Impact Sargent was inactive for his first game with Jacksonville after being claimed off waivers in late December, but he suited up and played two offensive snaps during the third quarter Week 18. The rookie UDFA out of Iowa will enter the offseason as an exclusive rights free agent, so he'll remain with the Jaguars if the team tenders him a contract.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch Sunday Sargent (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game at New England.
Impact Sargent was claimed off waivers from the Rams at the start of the week but won't be suiting up for his first game with the Jaguars. Nathan Cottrell is up from the practice squad to provide depth behind Dare Ogunbowale and Ryquell Armstead.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Claimed by Jags Sargent was claimed off waivers by Jacksonville on Monday.
Impact Sargent was waived by the Rams over the weekend but was quickly able to latch on with a new team. Jacksonville lost starting tailback James Robinson to a torn Achilles, and Sargent should provide backfield depth in the wake of the injury. Dare Ogunbowale is the current favorite to take over as the Jaguars' top running back down the stretch.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Rams Sargent was signed to the Rams' active roster Wednesday.
Impact Sargent was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's win over the Jaguars and rushed twice for five yards. He'll now serve as the Rams' No. 3 option at running back, but he's unlikely to have a significant role behind Darrell Henderson and Sony Michel.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reverted to practice squad Sargent was sent back to the practice squad Monday.
Impact Sargent was elevated for Week 13 against the Jaguars, rushing the ball twice for five yards. With Darrell Henderson (thigh) active but not logging any snaps, Sargent played second-fiddle to Sony Michel, but he will no longer be needed going into Week 14.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Receives garbage-time looks Sargent rushed twice for five yards during Sunday's 37-7 win over Jacksonville. He only played two offensive snaps.
Impact The 24-year-old running back spelled Sony Michel at the end of the game in garbage time for his two rushes, so he was hardly a factor in the game plan. Additionally, once Darrell Henderson (thigh) is healthy, Sargent will likely be entirely uninvolved in the offense.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted for Week 13 Sargent was elevated from the Rams' practice squad Saturday.
Impact Sargent joined the team in early November but has not been active since. He spent time with Tennessee earlier in the season but logged only two rushes for four yards across three games. Sargent could serve as the team's backup running back behind Sony Michel if Darrell Henderson (thigh) is ruled out against Jacksonville.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Los Angeles' practice squad Sargent signed with the Rams' practice squad Friday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Sargent has seen few opportunities on the field during his NFL career (two rushing attempts), and the 24-year-old running back figures to be a depth piece for the Rams in case of multiple injuries to their backfield.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Added to Titans' practice squad Sargent was added to the Tennessee practice squad Tuesday.
Impact The 24-year-old was waived from the team's active roster Saturday after being a healthy scratch the three weeks prior. Fellow running back Darrynton Evans returned to the active roster this past weekend, knocking Sargent down a peg to the practice squad.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Tennessee Sargent was waived by the Titans on Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Sargent was a healthy scratch for each of the last three games, and he'll now attempt to land another opportunity. He recorded two carries for four yards to begin the season.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch once again Sargent (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, according to Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site.
Impact Sargent has been a healthy scratch in each of the last two games, though his fantasy appeal wouldn't be too high even if he was available -- he's attempted just two carries this season, racking up four yards. His next chance to take the field will come Oct. 18 at home against Buffalo.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Iowa's offense builds confidence with Goodson's career game
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson slowly worked his way into the starting lineup as a true freshman in 2019SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared for Week 1 Sargent doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, John Glennon of BroadwaySportsMedia.com reports.
Impact The undrafted rookie out of Iowa earned a spot on the Week 1 roster, but he may be a healthy scratch or otherwise limited to special teams to start his career. Derrick Henry will continue handling the vast majority of carries in Tennessee, with Jeremy McNichols likely handling a backup role that includes work on passing downs. Sargent would be an occasional sub on early downs, at most, and he may even lose his roster spot if/when Darrynton Evans (IR - knee) returns.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
May have expanded opportunity Sargent (undisclosed) could see opportunities early in the season in the absence of Darrynton Evans (knee), Mike Moraitis of Titans Wire reports.
Impact Sargent signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent this spring and impressed enough throughout training camp and preseason action to make the roster. While that's a notable feat in itself, he could now also be in line for work as Derrick Henry's primary backup with Jeremy McNichols currently on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Evans set to miss at least the first three games of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't return to Saturday's game Sargent (undisclosed) was spotted in the medical tent during the third quarter of Saturday's preseason contest against the Bears and did not return to the game, Mike Moraitis of Ti...
Impact Before leaving with an undisclosed injury, Sargent carried the ball 17 times for 51 yards and a score. He has been playing well all preseason and may have earned himself a spot on the final 53-man roster if his injury isn't too serious. Darrynton Evans (knee) and Jeremy McNichols (COVID-19 list) are expected to be the primary backups to Derrick Henry, but they have both missed significant time during training camp, leaving an opening for Sargent and Brian Hill to leapfrog them on the depth chart.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Finds end zone in start Sargent carried the ball 17 times for 51 yards and a touchdown and caught his only target for six yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Bears.
Impact He punched the ball into the end zone from one yard out early in the second quarter for the game's first points. With Derrick Henry getting the entire preseason off, Sargent got the start in the final tuneup before Week 1 and made a solid case for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind Henry and Darrynton Evans (leg), although Brian Hill (14 carries for 63 yards), fullback Khari Blasingame (62 combined yards) and even the newly signed Javian Hawkins (10 carries for 49 yards and a score) all put up comparable numbers Saturday. Whoever wins the job will need an injury to bell cow Henry to have a shot at any kind of fantasy value, however.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
RB Mekhi Sargent (on his touchdown run in the second quarter)
AUGUST 29, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
NFL preseason: Top moments from Saturday's games
Tom Brady and Josh Allen were both marvelous to finish out the preseason. Here are the top moments from Saturday's action!AUGUST 29, 2021
Mekhi Sargent Surges Past Bears for Fourth-and-goal TD ' Game Highlights Running back Mekhi Sargent surges past the Chicago Bears to open the scoring for the Tennessee Titans for a touchdown run on fourth-and-goal...
AUGUST 29, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Mekhi Sargent surges past Bears for fourth-and-goal TD Running back Mekhi Sargent surges past the Chicago Bears to open the scoring for the Tennessee Titans for a touchdown run on fourth-and-goal...
AUGUST 29, 2021 • NFL.COM
More opportunity against Bucs Sargent carried the ball 16 times for 78 yards in Saturday's preseason game against Tampa Bay. He also added one reception for five yards and a touchdown.
Impact Sargent once again led the team in carries and was by far the most effective back. He got work throughout the game and found the end zone on a five-yard reception for the Titans' first points of the contest. Sargent also recorded several chunk gains on the ground, including a 16-yard run as well two attempts that went for 15 yards. Sargent entered the preseason as a longshot to make the roster, but he has taken advantage of the opportunities he's been given to this point.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
