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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson (19) walks with running back Devine Ozigbo (22) before the Jaguars game against the Cleveland Browns at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson (19) walks with running back Devine Ozigbo (22) before the Jaguars game against the Cleveland Browns at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

ANALYSIS: Jags have plenty to offer in search for new general manager

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have arguably the most attractive general manager opening in the NFL. It might not be close, either. They have several building blocks in place, including pass rusher Josh Allen, linebacker Myles Jack, running back James Robinson and receiver DJ Chark.
Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) passes the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on Oct. 24 in Louisville, Kentucky. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) passes the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on Oct. 24 in Louisville, Kentucky. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: FSU's game vs. Duke won't be played, Blue Devils to face Miami instead

The Atlantic Coast Conference shuffled its football schedule, calling off Florida State’s game at Duke on Saturday and sending Miami to play the Blue Devils instead. The Hurricanes were scheduled to come back from a two-week pause because of covid-19 issues at Wake Forest.
The Jacksonville Jaguars set a single-season franchise record by losing its 10th consecutive game on Sunday to the Cleveland Browns. They fired general manager Dave Caldwell after the game. (BOB SELF/TNS)

The Jacksonville Jaguars set a single-season franchise record by losing its 10th consecutive game on Sunday to the Cleveland Browns. They fired general manager Dave Caldwell after the game. (BOB SELF/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight loss

JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan considered firing general manager Dave Caldwell last year. He ultimately gave him a chance to show what he could do without personnel chief Tom Coughlin wreaking havoc on the salary cap and the locker room.
 Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry hauls in a touchdown reception defended by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (JOHN KUNTZ, cleveland.com/TNS)

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry hauls in a touchdown reception defended by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (JOHN KUNTZ, cleveland.com/TNS)

NFL: Browns survive late scare, hold on to beat Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE — The Cleveland Browns can sum up their week in one word: survival. They managed to overcome key injuries, covid-19 issues and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The last one proved to be the biggest hurdle.
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) scores a touchdown against Kentucky on Saturday in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) scores a touchdown against Kentucky on Saturday in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Trask finds Pitts for 3 TDs, No. 6 Florida tops Kentucky

GAINESVILLE — Kyle Pitts was feeling a little jittery before his first game in three weeks. His chest “got hot" and his heart started beating fast. Once he stepped on the field and saw one-on-one coverage, his eyes had to widen as well.
North Carolina State linebacker C.J. Hart Jr. (5) sacks Florida State quarterback Chubba Purdy (12) on Nov. 14 in Raleigh, N.C. (ETHAN HYMAN/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

North Carolina State linebacker C.J. Hart Jr. (5) sacks Florida State quarterback Chubba Purdy (12) on Nov. 14 in Raleigh, N.C. (ETHAN HYMAN/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State has 2nd straight game-day postponement

Florida State had a home football game postponed on the day it was to be played for the second straight week, and Ohio State officials said it was impossible to say when the third-ranked Buckeyes could get back on the field as they deal with a COVID-19 outbreak.
Columbia’s A’deon Farmer (7), Nate Walmsley (92) and Lane Mote (42) gang tackle Daytona Beach Mainland running back Gregory Mango during Friday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s A’deon Farmer (7), Nate Walmsley (92) and Lane Mote (42) gang tackle Daytona Beach Mainland running back Gregory Mango during Friday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Farmer's scoop and score lifts Columbia past Mainland and into Region 1-6A final

Up four and trying to run the clock out, Daytona Beach Mainland made the fatal error of the night. And A’deon Farmer made the play that will go down in Columbia lore.
Columbia defensive back Shyheim Brown returns a kickoff against Daytona Beach Mainland during Friday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive back Shyheim Brown returns a kickoff against Daytona Beach Mainland during Friday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia defensive back Shyheim Brown verbally commits to Florida State

Columbia 2021 cornerback Shyheim Brown verbally committed to Florida State on Friday, three days after receiving an offer from head coach Mike Norvell. Brown, a three-star rated prospect, announced his decision on Twitter.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) is brought down by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams, top, and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) on Nov. 22 in Jacksonville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) is brought down by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams, top, and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) on Nov. 22 in Jacksonville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

NFL: Playoff hopeful Browns, woeful Jags both playing shorthanded

JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville’s injury report is longer than its losing streak, and that’s saying something. Cleveland is better off, but not by much.