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Established November 30, 1993; 32 years ago (1993-11-30)
Stadium EverBank Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida
Headquartered EverBank Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida
Colors Teal, black, gold
              
Mascot Jaxson de Ville
Personnel
Owner(s) Shahid Khan
President Mark Lamping
General manager James Gladstone
Head coach Liam Coen
Nicknames
  • The Jags
  • Sacksonville (2017)
Team history
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–present)
Home fields
League / conference affiliations
National Football League (1995–present)
Championships
League championships: 0
Conference championships: 0
Division championships: 5
  • AFC Central: 1998, 1999
  • AFC South: 2017, 2022, 2025
Playoff appearances (9)
  • NFL: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2017, 2022, 2025
Owner(s)
  • Wayne Weaver (1993–2012)
  • Shahid Khan (2012–present)

The Jacksonville Jaguars, often called the Jags, are a professional American football team. They are based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars play in the National Football League (NFL). They are part of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the South division. Their home games are held at EverBank Stadium.

The team started in 1995 as a new expansion team. They joined the Carolina Panthers that year. The Jaguars first played in the AFC Central division. In 2002, they moved to the AFC South. Shahid Khan owns the team. He bought it in 2012 from the first owner, Wayne Weaver.

The Jaguars had a great start in their early years. From their second to fifth seasons, they made the playoffs every year. They won two division titles. They also played in two AFC Championship Games. They are the youngest NFL expansion team to reach a conference championship. This happened in their second season in 1996. They also earned the top spot in their conference in 1999. Since 2000, they have made the playoffs five times. They have won three more division titles. The Jaguars are one of four NFL teams that have not yet played in the Super Bowl.

Team History: The Jacksonville Jaguars Story

How the Jaguars Began

In 1989, a group called Touchdown Jacksonville! wanted to bring an NFL team to Jacksonville. The NFL decided to add two new teams in 1991. By 1994, Jacksonville was one of five cities hoping for a team. Other cities included Charlotte and St. Louis.

Charlotte got the first new team, the Carolina Panthers, in October 1993. The choice for the second team took a bit longer. Many thought St. Louis would get it. But NFL owners voted for Jacksonville. This made Jacksonville the 30th team in the NFL. For their first season in 1995, the Jaguars picked players in a special 1995 NFL expansion draft. They shared picks with the Panthers to build their first team.

The Tom Coughlin Years (1995–2002)

Tom Coughlin became the Jaguars' first head coach in 1994. In their first NFL draft in 1995, they picked Tony Boselli. He later became a Hall of Fame offensive tackle. The Jaguars played their first game on September 3, 1995. They lost 10–3 to the Houston Oilers. Their first touchdown was a 71-yard catch by Randy Jordan. The team finished their first season with 4 wins and 12 losses.

In 1996, the Jaguars improved a lot. With quarterback Mark Brunell, they won five games in a row. They finished with a 9–7 record and made the playoffs for the first time. Wide receivers Keenan McCardell and Jimmy Smith both had over 1,000 receiving yards. They won their first playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. Then they beat the Denver Broncos. Their amazing run ended in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots.

The team continued to succeed. In 1997, they went 11–5 and made the playoffs again. In 1998, they won their first division title with an 11–5 record. Running back Fred Taylor rushed for over 1,000 yards. The 1999 season was their best ever, with 14 wins and only 2 losses. They won their division again. They had a huge 62–7 playoff win against the Miami Dolphins. This was Dan Marino's last game. Their season ended in the AFC Championship game. They lost to the Tennessee Titans, who beat them three times that year. After 1999, the team's performance declined. Coach Coughlin left the team after the 2002 season.

The Jack Del Rio Era (2003–2011)

Jack Del Rio became the Jaguars' second head coach after the 2002 season. In 2003, they drafted quarterback Byron Leftwich. He later became the starting quarterback. The team finished 5–11 that year. A highlight was Fred Taylor rushing for over 1,500 yards. In 2004, they improved to 9–7 but did not make the playoffs.

The Jaguars returned to the playoffs in 2005. They finished with a strong 12–4 record. However, their playoff journey ended quickly with a loss to the New England Patriots. Quarterback David Garrard joined the team in 2006. In 2007, the Jaguars had another good season, going 11–5. They won a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But they lost to the New England Patriots in the next round. After a tough 2011 season, Coach Del Rio left the team.

Coaching Changes (2012–2016)

Mike Mularkey became the head coach for the 2012 season. The team had a difficult year, finishing with 2 wins and 14 losses. This was the toughest season in franchise history at that time. Mularkey left after one season.

Gus Bradley was hired as the fourth head coach before the 2013 season. Chad Henne was the starting quarterback for most of 2013. The team finished 4–12. In 2014, the Jaguars drafted quarterback Blake Bortles. The team continued to struggle, finishing 3–13. In 2015, they went 5–11. Blake Bortles had a record-breaking year for passing yards and touchdowns. After a slow start in 2016, Coach Bradley left the team.

The Doug Marrone Years (2017–2020)

Doug Marrone became the full-time head coach before the 2017 season. The Jaguars had a fantastic year, winning the AFC South with a 10–6 record. Their strong defense led the way. This was their first division title since 1999. They made the playoffs for the first time in ten years.

In the playoffs, they beat the Buffalo Bills. Then they defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in a high-scoring game. They reached the AFC Championship game. They played against the New England Patriots and lost a close game. The team could not repeat their success in 2018, finishing 5–11. Quarterback Blake Bortles was later replaced.

In 2019, the Jaguars signed Super Bowl MVP quarterback Nick Foles. However, Foles was injured early in the season. Rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew stepped in for most of the 6–10 season. The 2020 season was very challenging. The team finished with only 1 win and 15 losses. Coach Marrone left after the season.

A Challenging Coaching Period (2021)

Urban Meyer was hired as the head coach before the 2021 season. The team drafted Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence as the top pick in the 2021 NFL draft. The team had a difficult start, with 2 wins and 11 losses. Coach Meyer left the team during the season. Darrell Bevell finished the year as interim coach.

The Doug Pederson Era (2022–2024)

Before the 2022 season, the Jaguars hired Doug Pederson. He was a Super Bowl-winning coach. The team improved right away, finishing 9–8 and winning their division. In the Wild Card Round, the Jaguars made an amazing comeback. They were down 27–0 but won 31–30 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Their season ended with a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round.

In the 2023 season, the Jaguars again finished 9–8. However, they did not make it to the playoffs that year. Coach Pederson left the team on January 6, 2025, after three seasons.

The Liam Coen Era (2025–Present)

On January 24, 2025, the Jaguars hired Liam Coen as their new head coach. He was previously an offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In his first season, the Jags had an incredible year. They finished the 2025 regular season with 13 wins and 4 losses. This made Liam Coen the first rookie head coach to lead a team from a 4–13 record to 13–4. The Jaguars won the AFC South division. They were the third seed for the AFC playoffs. In the Wild Card Round, the Jaguars lost a close game to the Buffalo Bills, 27–24.

Team Logos and Uniforms

Jaguars Logos Through the Years

The day after Jacksonville got the team, owner Wayne Weaver showed off the first proposed uniform. It had a gold leaping jaguar. However, Ford Motor Company, which owned the car brand Jaguar, thought the logo looked too similar to theirs. They reached an agreement. Jaguar cars became the official car of the Jaguars team. The team then redesigned their uniforms.

The new logo featured a snarling jaguar head with a teal tongue. Mr. Weaver joked that the teal tongue came from "feeding Panthers to our Jaguars." This was a playful jab at the Carolina Panthers, the other new team. During the first preseason game, fans received teal candies. This turned their tongues teal, just like the logo!

In 2009, the team simplified its image. They removed some older jaguar logos and wordmarks. In 2013, new owner Shahid Khan introduced a fresh look. The new jaguar head logo was designed to look "fiercer" and more realistic. A new secondary logo also included the popular nickname "Jags." Both logos were placed inside a shield shape. This honored Jacksonville's military community. Starting in 2013, gold became a more important color in the team's look.

Jaguars Uniform Styles

Many NFL teams in warm places wear white jerseys at home early in the season. This makes opponents wear darker jerseys in the heat. The Jaguars often did this too. They wore white at home for most of their history.

Early Uniforms (1995–2001)

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Jaguars' first home game in 1995

After the logo change, the uniforms featured an all-black helmet. The pants were white with teal, black, and gold stripes. The home jersey was teal with white numbers. The away jersey was white with teal numbers. Both jerseys had a black collar. A prowling jaguar logo was on each sleeve. The Jaguars were the first NFL team to have two-tone borders on their numbers. They were also the first to show a complex logo on the sleeve. Minor changes were made, like a new number font and stripes on the sleeves.

Adding Black (2002–2008)

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Jaguars away in Pittsburgh in 2005

In 2002, the team added a black alternate jersey. They also introduced black pants. These black pants were worn with either the white or teal jersey. Fans liked the extra black. So, in 2004, the Jaguars formally changed their uniforms. The white away jerseys changed to have black numbers with teal and gold trim. The black pants also changed. The teal stripes were replaced with the jaguar logo on each hip. Gold became more beige in color in 2008.

A Simpler Look (2009–2012)

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Jaguars home game in 2011

The Jaguars introduced new uniforms for the 2009 season. The team wanted a cleaner, simpler look. The new uniforms had the same color collar and sleeve ends as the jersey. The crawling jaguar logo was removed. The numbers became a simpler block font. A "Jaguars" wordmark was added below the NFL logo on the chest. Thin stripes were added to the sides of the jerseys and pants. The team's colors became mostly teal and black, with gold only in the logo. The helmets also changed. They were black but sparkled with a shiny teal when light hit them. This was a unique effect in the NFL. In 2012, the team brought back a black jersey as their main home uniform. The teal jersey became an alternate.

Bold New Designs (2013–2017)

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Jaguars home game in 2013

On April 23, 2013, the Jaguars showed off new uniforms designed by Nike. The main home jersey was black with white numbers. These numbers were outlined in teal and gold. The road jersey was white with teal numbers, outlined in black and gold. The alternate jersey was teal with black numbers. All jerseys had a stripe around the neck. They also had shiny patches on the shoulders that looked like claw marks. A new shield logo was added above the player's heart. This honored Jacksonville's military.

The helmet was very special. It had a glossy gold finish in the back that faded to matte black in the front. This was a unique color gradient. The uniform set also included black and white pants. These pants had the Jaguars logo on the hip. In 2015, the Jaguars introduced an all-gold alternate uniform for special games. This "Color Rush" uniform featured a gold jersey with black sleeves and gold pants.

Current Uniforms (2018–Present)

On April 19, 2018, the Jaguars revealed their latest uniform redesign. The new design returned to an all-black glossy helmet. It removed many of the complex details from the previous sets. For the first time, the jersey numbers had no borders. There were no stripes or team logos on the pants, only NFL and Nike logos. Like the 2009 uniforms, gold was only used in the jaguar logo. The block number font was similar to other teams. The sleeve and collar trim were a different color than the rest of the jersey. This, along with the jaguar logo, was the only distinct marking. The socks now had a teal stripe between black and white. The black jersey became the main home uniform, and teal was the alternate. The Jaguars also added alternate teal pants for the first time.

In 2019, the NFL allowed solid-colored socks. The Jaguars began wearing solid black or white socks. In Week 3 of the 2020 season, the Jaguars wore an all-teal uniform for the first time. This included solid teal socks. On February 17, 2021, the Jaguars announced that teal jerseys would return as their main home color.

On July 18, 2024, the Jaguars showed off throwback teal "Prowler" uniforms. These were based on the style worn from 1995 to 2008. The number style was like the one updated in 1997. On July 25, a new white alternate helmet was unveiled. This helmet was worn with the alternate black jersey and white pants. In 2025, the Jaguars wore their "Prowler" throwbacks four times. This met the new NFL rule for using alternate uniforms. As a result, the white alternate helmet and black alternate uniform were not used that season.

Home Stadium: EverBank Stadium

EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars and the world's largest scoreboards

EverBank Stadium is located on the north bank of the St. Johns River. It has been the Jaguars' home since their first season in 1995. The stadium can hold 67,814 fans. Extra seats are added for special events like the Florida–Georgia Game and the Gator Bowl.

The stadium hosted Super Bowl XXXIX. It also held five Jaguars playoff games, including the 1999 AFC Championship Game. It was also known by other names over the years. These included Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Alltel Stadium, and TIAA Bank Field.

In 2014, the stadium got a big upgrade. New scoreboards, pools, and special seating were added. The scoreboards are 60 feet high and 362 feet long. They are the world's largest video boards. Two 25-foot by 12-foot pools were installed in the north end zone. These upgrades cost $63 million. Owner Shahid Khan helped pay for $20 million of it.

Team Rivalries

The Jaguars have main rivalries with the other three teams in the AFC South. These are the Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans. They also have local rivalries with the other Florida teams. These are the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Jaguars, Dolphins, and Buccaneers often play each other in preseason games.

Divisional Rivals

Indianapolis Colts

The rivalry between the Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts is very exciting. Both teams have been division rivals since the AFC South started in 2002. Even when the Jaguars have had tough seasons, they often play well against the Colts. They have more wins against the Colts than against the Texans or Titans. Since 2015, the Jaguars have had a strong home winning streak against the Colts.

Houston Texans

The Jaguars also have a division rivalry with the Houston Texans. Both teams are among the newest in the NFL. They often had close games, especially when Jacksonville had its strong "Sacksonville" defenses. The Texans currently lead the overall series against the Jaguars.

Tennessee Titans

The Jaguars' rivalry with the Tennessee Titans began in their first season in 1995. At that time, the Titans were called the Houston Oilers. The Jaguars got their first franchise win against the Oilers in Houston. The rivalry grew stronger in the late 1990s. Both teams were often at the top of the AFC Central division. In 1999, the Jaguars had a 14–2 record. Both of their losses that year were to Tennessee. The two teams met in the AFC Championship Game. Tennessee beat Jacksonville for a third time that season. The rivalry continued when both teams moved to the new AFC South in 2002. The Titans lead the overall series. They also won the only playoff game between the two teams.

Conference Rivals

Miami Dolphins

The Jaguars have a smaller rivalry with the Miami Dolphins. Both teams are the only AFC teams in Florida. They first played in the 1998 NFL season. They met again in the 1999 AFC Divisional Round. This was the last game for Dolphins' Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino. The Dolphins were big underdogs. The Jaguars, led by quarterback Mark Brunell, won in a huge 62–7 blowout. The Jaguars also had an unexpected comeback win against the Dolphins in London during the 2021 season. The teams are tied 5–5 in all-time games. The Jaguars lead 1–0 in playoff games.

Buffalo Bills

A rivalry grew between the Jaguars and the Buffalo Bills. This happened after former Bills coach Doug Marrone joined Jacksonville. He eventually became the Jaguars' head coach. Their first game was in London in 2015, which the Jaguars won. A very important game was a low-scoring playoff game in 2017. The Jaguars won 10–3. This was the Bills' first playoff game in 17 seasons. Before this, Jacksonville had also beaten Buffalo in the playoffs in 1996. The Bills and Jaguars have played four more times since the 2017 playoff game. The Bills currently lead the series 11–10. However, the Jaguars lead in playoff meetings 2–1.

Team Statistics and Records

Recent Season Results

This is a list of the Jaguars' last six completed seasons. For all season results, see List of Jacksonville Jaguars seasons.

Note: The finish, wins, losses, and ties columns show regular season results only. They do not include playoff games.

Super Bowl champions (1970–present) Conference champions Division champions Wild Card berth

As of February 8th, 2026

Season Team League Conference Division Regular season Postseason results Awards
Finish Wins Losses Ties
2020 2020 NFL AFC South 4th 1 15 0
2021 2021 NFL AFC South 4th 3 14 0
2022 2022 NFL AFC South 1st 9 8 0 Won Wild Card Playoffs (Chargers) 31–30
Lost Divisional Playoffs (Chiefs) 27–20
2023 2023 NFL AFC South 2nd 9 8 0
2024 2024 NFL AFC South 3rd 4 13 0
2025 2025 NFL AFC South 1st 13 4 0 Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Bills) 24–27

Current Roster

Jacksonville Jaguars roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

  • 24 Snoop Conner
  •  1 Travis Etienne
  • 22 JaMycal Hasty

Wide receivers

  • 39 Jamal Agnew
  • 11 Marvin Jones
  • 15 Tim Jones
  •  7 Zay Jones
  • 13 Christian Kirk
  • 14 Kendric Pryor

Tight ends

  • 85 Dan Arnold
  • 17 Evan Engram
  • 89 Luke Farrell
  • 84 Chris Manhertz
Offensive linemen
  • 79 Luke Fortner C
  • 73 Blake Hance G
  • 72 Walker Little T
  • 68 Brandon Scherff G
  • 69 Tyler Shatley C
  • 75 Jawaan Taylor T
  • 70 Cole Van Lanen G

Defensive linemen

  • 94 Folorunso Fatukasi DE
  • 96 Adam Gotsis DE
  • 52 DaVon Hamilton NT
  • 99 Jeremiah Ledbetter DE
  • 98 Corey Peters NT
  • 95 Roy Robertson-Harris DE
Linebackers
  • 41 Josh Allen OLB
  • 45 K'Lavon Chaisson OLB
  • 47 De'Shaan Dixon OLB
  • 57 Caleb Johnson ILB
  • 33 Devin Lloyd ILB
  • 49 Arden Key OLB
  • 48 Chad Muma ILB
  • 23 Foyesade Oluokun ILB
  • 50 Shaquille Quarterman ILB
  • 44 Travon Walker OLB

Defensive backs

  • 30 Montaric Brown CB
  • 29 Tevaughn Campbell CB
  • 32 Tyson Campbell CB
  •  5 Andre Cisco FS
  •  6 Chris Claybrooks CB
  • 37 Tre Herndon CB
  •  2 Rayshawn Jenkins FS
  • 34 Gregory Junior CB
  • 20 Daniel Thomas SS
  • 31 Darious Williams CB
  • 42 Andrew Wingard FS

Special teams

  •  9 Logan Cooke P
  • 46 Ross Matiscik LS
  • 10 Riley Patterson K
Reserve lists
  • 78 Ben Bartch G (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 26 Shaquill Griffin CB (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • -- Willie Johnson WR (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 18 Calvin Ridley WR (Susp.)
  • 74 Cam Robinson T (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 92 Jordan Smith DE (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 91 Dawuane Smoot DE (IR) Injury icon 2.svg


Rookies in italics
Roster updated December 28, 2022
Depth ChartTransactions

52 Active, 7 Inactive, 15 Practice Squad

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Players of Note

Pro Football Hall of Fame Players

Jacksonville Jaguars in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Players
No. Player Position Seasons Inducted
71 Tony Boselli OT 1995–2001 2022

Pride of the Jaguars Honorees

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Pride of the Jaguars display in EverBank Stadium

In 2006, a contest was held to name the club's ring of honor. "Pride of the Jaguars" was chosen. It was first shown during a game on October 8, 2006. Former offensive tackle Tony Boselli was the first player honored.

On January 1, 2012, team owner Wayne Weaver and his wife Delores were added to the Pride of the Jaguars. This happened in their final game before selling the team. On June 7, 2012, Fred Taylor was announced as the next inductee. He was honored on September 30, 2012. Longtime Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell was also added on December 15, 2013. Former wide receiver Jimmy Smith was inducted in 2016. On November 9, 2023, it was announced that former head coach Tom Coughlin would be inducted. He was officially honored during halftime of a game in the 2024 season.

Pride of the Jaguars
No. Player Position Seasons Inducted
71 Tony Boselli OT 1995–2001 2006
Wayne and Delores Weaver Owners 1993–2011 2012
28 Fred Taylor RB 1998–2008 2012
8 Mark Brunell QB 1995–2003 2013
82 Jimmy Smith WR 1995–2005 2016
Tom Coughlin HC 1995–2002 2024

Retired Jersey Numbers

On October 9, 2022, the Jacksonville Jaguars retired Tony Boselli's number 71. This happened during a halftime ceremony against the Houston Texans. It is the first number retired by the team.

Jacksonville Jaguars retired numbers
No. Player Position Seasons Retired References
71 Tony Boselli OT 1995–2001 October 9, 2022

Even though they are not officially retired, the Jaguars have not used numbers 8, 28, or 82 since the players who wore them left the team. These numbers belonged to Mark Brunell, Fred Taylor, and Jimmy Smith.

First-Round Draft Picks

Coaches and Team Leaders

Head Coaches

The Jaguars have had ten head coaches, including two interim coaches. Their first head coach was Tom Coughlin. He led the team from 1995 to 2002. Jack Del Rio was the longest-serving head coach. He held the position from 2003 to 2011. Their current head coach is Liam Coen, who was hired on January 24, 2025.

Current Staff

Jacksonville Jaguars staff
Front office
  • Owner – Shahid Khan
  • President – Mark Lamping
  • General manager – Trent Baalke
  • Assistant general manager – Ethan Waugh
  • Director of college scouting – Michael Davis
  • Director of pro scouting – Regis Eller
  • Director of pro personnel – DeJuan Polk
  • Player personnel coordinator – Drew Hughes
  • Director of roster management – Trip MacCracken
  • Chief football strategy officer – Tony Khan
Head coaches
  • Head coach – Doug Pederson
Offensive coaches
  • Offensive coordinator – Press Taylor
  • Passing game coordinator – Jim Bob Cooter
  • Quarterbacks – Mike McCoy
  • Assistant quarterbacks – Andrew Breiner
  • Running backs – Bernie Parmalee
  • Assistant running backs – Tyler Tettleton
  • Wide receivers – Chris Jackson
  • Tight ends – Richard Angulo
  • Offensive line – Phil Rauscher
  • Assistant offensive line – Todd Washington
  • Offensive quality control – Henry Burris
  • Offensive quality control – Nick Williams
 
Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Mike Caldwell
  • Defensive line – Brentson Buckner
  • Assistant defensive line – Rory Segrest
  • Outside linebackers – Bill Shuey
  • Inside linebackers – Tony Gilbert
  • Passing game coordinator/cornerbacks – Deshea Townsend
  • Safeties – Cody Grimm
  • Senior defensive assistant – Bob Sutton
  • Defensive quality control – Patrick Reilly
  • Defensive quality control – Sean Cullina
Special teams coaches
  • Special teams coordinator – Heath Farwell
  • Assistant special teams coordinator – Luke Thompson
Strength and conditioning
  • Head strength and conditioning coach – Cedric Scott
  • Assistant strength and conditioning coach – Adam Potts
  • Assistant strength and conditioning coach – Brandon Ireland
  • Assistant strength and conditioning coach – Kevin Maxen
Coaching Support Staff
  • Director of coaching analytics – Ryan Paganetti
  • Director of performance science – Christopher Bach

Coaching staff
Management
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Team Culture

Jaxson de Ville: The Mascot

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Jaxson de Ville with American Idol season 6 finalist Phil Stacey

Since 1996, Jaxson de Ville has been the Jaguars' fun mascot. Jaxson entertains the crowd with his exciting stunts before and during games. He is known for dramatic entrances. These include bungee jumping from stadium lights and parachuting into the stadium.

Jaxson's playful actions led to new NFL mascot rules in 1998. He had to calm down a bit. However, he is still a very energetic mascot. Curtis Dvorak played Jaxson de Ville from 1996 until he retired in 2015.

The Jacksonville Roar Cheerleaders

The Jacksonville Roar is the professional cheerleading squad for the Jaguars. The group started in 1995, the team's first year. They perform exciting routines at home games.

Besides performing, the cheerleaders are also goodwill ambassadors for the team. They take part in community events in Jacksonville metropolitan area. They sign autographs and pose for pictures. They also join NFL tours to entertain American service members around the world.

Community Work

The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation started in 1994. Since then, the Foundation has given over $20 million to help the community. It focuses on programs like Honor Rows, anti-tobacco efforts, and support for veterans. The Foundation gives over $1 million each year. This money helps organizations that support "economically and socially disadvantaged youth and families."

The Jaguars' first head coach, Tom Coughlin, started the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation in 1996. This charity helps young cancer patients and their families. It provides emotional and financial support. The charity stayed in Jacksonville even after Coach Coughlin left the team.

Broadcast Media

Radio Broadcasts

From 1995 to 2013, WOKV was the Jaguars' main radio station. Starting with the 2014 season, the team's games moved to WJXL and WJXL-FM (1010 AM and 92.5 FM). They also broadcast on 99.9 Gator Country.

Frank Frangie is the play-by-play announcer. Former Jaguars players Tony Boselli and Jeff Lageman provide expert commentary.

Jaguars Radio network affiliates
Market Frequency Call sign Branding
Jacksonville 1010 AM & 92.5 FM WJXL & WJXL-FM 1010XL
99.9 WGNE-FM 99.9 Gator Country
St. Augustine 1420 AM WAOC ESPN Radio 1420
Orlando 1080 AM WHOO Sports Talk 1080 The Team
Melbourne 1240 AM WMMB New Talk WMMB
Lake City 94.3 FM WNFB Mix 94.3
Ocala 900 AM WMOP ESPN Radio
Port St. Lucie 1590 AM WPSL 1590 WPSL
Gainesville 850 AM WRUF ESPN 850
Savannah, GA 1400 AM WSEG Star 1400
Brunswick, GA 107.7 FM WHFX 107.7 The Fox
Jesup, GA 105.5 FM WIFO-FM Big Dog 105.5 Country
Waycross, GA 1150 AM WJEM The Jock 1150
Tallahassee 93.3 FM WVFT Talk Radio 93.3
Panama City 97.7 FM WYYX 97X
Palm Coast 1550 AM WNZF WNZF Newsradio
Kingsland, GA 106.3 FM WKBX KBAY 106.3

Television Broadcasts

WJAX-TV or WFOX-TV show all preseason games. They also televise regular season games shown nationally on NFL Network and games streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, or YouTube.

Television affiliates
Market Station Notes
Jacksonville WJXX Monday Night Football Wild Card simulcast on ABC and games on ESPN
WJAX-TV CBS games, preseason games, games streaming on Netflix
WFOX-TV Fox games, preseason games, games aired on NFL Network, Prime Video, and YouTube.
WTLV NBC games
Orlando WFTV Preseason games and select Monday Night Football games.
Tallahassee WTXL-TV Preseason games and select Monday Night Football games
Gainesville WNBW-DT Preseason and NBC games
Savannah, GA WSAV-TV Preseason and NBC games
Dothan, AL WTVY Preseason and CBS regional/national games
Panama City WJHG-TV Preseason and NBC games
Valdosta/Albany, GA WSWG Preseason and CBS regional/national games
Charleston, SC WTAT-TV Preseason and Fox regional/national games
Mobile, AL-Pensacola WPMI-TV Preseason and NBC games

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