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  • 1 month ago | firstcoastnews.com | Chris Porter

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars running back Travis Etienne is in the final year of his rookie contract. Etienne is coming off his worse NFL season in which he saw his numbers decline significantly in carries, rushing yards and touchdowns which were career lows. In 2024 Etienne had 150 attempts, for 558 yards and two rushing touchdowns all career lows. In 2023 Eitenne had 267 attempts, 1,008 and 11 touchdowns. In 2022 Etienne had 220 attempts, 1,125 yards and 5 touchdowns.

  • 1 month ago | yoursun.com | Chris Porter

    PUNTA GORDA — It may have been only for one day, but the historic Blanchard House Museum opened its doors to the public again Saturday. The event was the celebration of Florida Emancipation Day. kAm%96 24EF2= 52J :D |2J a_[ 2?5 4@>>6>@C2E6D E96 6?5 @7 D=2G6CJ :? u=@C:52 :? `ged] qFE :E H2D 46=63C2E65 2 76H 52JD 62C=J :? !F?E2 v@C52 E@ >2I:>:K6 E96 ?F>36C @7 A6@A=6 23=6 E@ 2EE6?5] k^AmkAm$6G6C2= 5@K6?

  • 1 month ago | firstcoastnews.com | Chris Porter

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — When the stadium lights dimmed and the roar of the crowd faded, Josh Evans faced a new kind of challenge - one without a playbook. Once a powerhouse on the field, the former safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars is now navigating the often-overlooked second act of an NFL career. In an exclusive interview with First Coast News Sports Director Chris Porter, Evans opened up about the challenges of finding purpose and identity after football.

  • 1 month ago | firstcoastnews.com | Chris Porter

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tuesday night soccer fans here on our First Coast gathered at Friendship Fountain in downtown Jacksonville for the unveiling of Sporting Jax's inaugural kits. Fans got an exclusive look at the club's brand-new USL W League and League Two home and away kits during a high-energy runway show featuring Sporting JAX players modeling the fresh Adidas designs on stage.

  • 1 month ago | 9news.com | Chris Porter

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are using the offseason to get wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter ready both physically and mentally to play both ways in the NFL. It is something Hunter did for two years during his time in Boulder at Colorado. Hunter says he is not fazed by the pressure of being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hunter can be seen smiling and dancing in practice. Hunter got some extra reps on offense last week.

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Chris Porter
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12 Mar 23

2023 Players Champion and the new #1 ranked golfer in the world.

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The Golden Moment. #THEPLAYERS https://t.co/3o1j63YPnp

Chris Porter
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6 Mar 23

.@jaguars have placed the franchise tag on TE Evan Engram. Engram, totaled career-highs in receptions (73) and receiving yards (766) and posted four touchdowns. Engram’s 73 receptions and 766 receiving yards both marked single season franchise records by a tight end. @FCN2go

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6 Mar 23

Calvin Ridley reinstated! #jaguars

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WR Calvin Ridley was reinstated to our active roster today. @Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL