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Del Rio: Peterson demoted to backup with Jaguars

Nov. 14, 2008
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio on Friday finally cleared up the status of veteran linebacker Mike Peterson, telling ESPN's Sal Paolantonio that Peterson has been permanently demoted to back-up status.
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NFL: Minnesota 30, Jacksonville 12

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Napoleon Harris's 27-yard fumble return on the game's first play Sunday sent the Minnesota Vikings on their way to a 30-12 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jags deactivate, fine Peterson

DETROIT, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars de-activated middle linebacker Mike Peterson for Sunday's contest at Detroit and fined him $10,000 for "insubordination."
Peterson back with Jaguars

Peterson back with Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Linebacker Mike Peterson returned to the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars Friday after being sent home by Coach Jack Del Rio two straight days for insubordination.

NFL: Cincinnati 21, Jacksonville 19

CINCINNATI, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two scoring passes for Cincinnati Sunday en route to the Bengals' first win of the season, a 21-19 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL: Pittsburgh 26, Jacksonville 21

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Ben Roethlisberger hit Hines Ward with a late scoring pass Sunday, lifting the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 26-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jaguars lineman placed on injured reserve

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Jacksonville has placed offensive tackle Richard Collier on the reserve/non-football injury list as he remains in critical condition from a gunshot wound.

NFL: Jacksonville 23, Tampa Bay 17

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 23 (UPI) -- David Garrard completed 10-of-16 passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns Saturday to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 23-17 pre-season win over Tampa Bay.
Jaguars' Jones pleads not guilty to charge

Jaguars' Jones pleads not guilty to charge

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge that he was in possession of cocaine during a visit to Fayetteville, Ark.

NFL: Indianapolis 28, Jacksonville 25

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Peyton Manning threw for four touchdowns and 288 yards as the Indianapolis Colts triumphed over the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-25 Sunday.

Jaquars DT suspended for four games

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcus Stroud was suspended by the NFL for four games Tuesday for violating the NFL banned substances policy.

NFL: New Orleans 41, Jacksonville 24

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Drew Brees went 35-of-49 passing for 445 yards and three touchdowns Sunday afternoon, as the New Orleans Saints hammered Jacksonville, 41-24.

NFL: Jacksonville 24, Tampa Bay 23

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Quarterback Quinn Gray went 7-of-16 for 100 yards and a TD in his first NFL start Sunday afternoon, as the Jacksonville Jaguars beat Tampa Bay, 24-23.

Jaguars audition quarterbacks

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Jacksonville Wednesday worked out three veteran quarterbacks after learning David Garrard will miss a month because of a high left ankle sprain.

Falcons sign quarterback Byron Leftwich

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., Sept. 18 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Byron Leftwich Tuesday and waived quarterback Casey Bramlet.

NFL: Jacksonville 13, Atlanta 7

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Quarterback David Garrard threw for 272 yards and a touchdown as the Jaguars rallied to edge Atlanta 13-7 Sunday.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa