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Jaguars put three on IR, claim pair off waivers

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

As the Jacksonville Jaguars spiral toward a top 2 draft pick in next April’s draft, the team was forced to place three more players on injured reserve Monday. The Jaguars placed wide receiver Cecil Shorts, linebacker Greg Jones and running back Rashad J…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed receiver Cecil Shorts III on injured reserve following his second concussion of the month.

Ryan O'Halloran, jacksonville.com

Ryan O'Halloran, jacksonville.com

Out nine consecutive games with a foot injury, Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is “questionable” to play in the season finale at Tennessee, coach Mike Mularkey said Monday. Jones-Drew hasn’t practiced since being injured Oct. 21 at Oakland. …

Chet Fussman, jacksonville.com

2 cents Some Christmas optimism for Jaguars fans. The team's quarterback situation is a mess, but hey, it could be worse. For example:

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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Unless they pull off a huge upset on Sunday at Denver, the Kansas City Chiefs will earn the first overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft. The Chiefs and Jaguars are tied for the worst record in the NFL at 2-13, and they are guaranteed to have the two worst …

Ryan O'Halloran, jacksonville.com

Reviewing the four keys for the Jaguars in Sunday’s game against New England (a 23-16 loss): FIRST DOWN First possession pulse Entering the game: The Jaguars had not scored an opening-drive touchdown this year – three field goals, three turnovers and …

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

We may be nearing the end of an era in Buffalo, as both coach Chan Gailey and QB Ryan Fitzpatrick could be gone this offseason. Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill has gone four games without an interception. Said Patriots S Patrick Chung of the Jaguars’ offense…

ESPN.com

The AFC South had just one happy team and one happy fan base Sunday. The Colts won in Kansas City and celebrated a playoff berth. The Texans and Jaguars lost at home, the Titans lost in Green Bay. Still, you went to games and at least had some fun. And …