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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) is surrounded by Indianapolis Colts defenders on this second half run at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis, Ind. Fournette was released by the Jaguars on Monday and went unclaimed on waivers Tuesday. (SAM RICHE/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) is surrounded by Indianapolis Colts defenders on this second half run at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis, Ind. Fournette was released by the Jaguars on Monday and went unclaimed on waivers Tuesday. (SAM RICHE/TNS)

NFL: Leonard Fournette planning to sign with Brady-led Buccaneers

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
TAMPA — Leonard Fournette intends to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are stockpiling playmakers to help Tom Brady be successful with his new team.
Fan attendance will be limited to 50 percent this season in Columbia County as a precaution to the coronavirus pandemic. (FILE)

Fan attendance will be limited to 50 percent this season in Columbia County as a precaution to the coronavirus pandemic. (FILE)

CORONAVIRUS: Columbia County to allow 50 percent fan capacity for football, volleyball

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Columbia County will limit high school fan capacity for football and volleyball games to 50 percent this season as a precaution due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made by Superintendent Lex Carswell and county principals following a meeting on Tuesday.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) stands for the national anthem before a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 19, 2019 in Jacksonville. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) stands for the national anthem before a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 19, 2019 in Jacksonville. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

NFL: Fournette now a free agent after going unclaimed on waivers

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Running back Leonard Fournette is now a free agent. Fournette went unclaimed after Jacksonville waived him Monday. Fournette's representatives responded by formally filing a grievance against the Jaguars in an effort to recoup the $4.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) rushes during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 22, 2019 in Atlanta. The Jaguars abruptly released Fournette on Monday. (CARMEN MANDATO/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) rushes during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 22, 2019 in Atlanta. The Jaguars abruptly released Fournette on Monday. (CARMEN MANDATO/Getty Images/TNS)

COMMENTARY: Jags might be worst franchise in all of pro sports

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
You’ve got to hand it to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Just when you think they can’t go any lower, the Jags somehow manage to find a whole new level of teal-colored ineptitude. They really could be the worst franchise in all of professional sports.
Florida State named James Blackman the team's starting quarterback on Tuesday. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Florida State named James Blackman the team's starting quarterback on Tuesday. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Blackman named FSU's starting quarterback

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Florida State coach Mike Norvell named James Blackman his starting quarterback to open the season. Blackman got the nod Tuesday after beating out Louisville transfer Jordan Travis and freshman Tate Rodemaker during fall camp.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) gets control of a fumble by the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 24, 2019 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The Minnesota Vikings sent a 2021 second-round pick and a conditional 2022 fifth-rounder to Jacksonville in a trade for Ngakoue. (SILA WALKER/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) gets control of a fumble by the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 24, 2019 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The Minnesota Vikings sent a 2021 second-round pick and a conditional 2022 fifth-rounder to Jacksonville in a trade for Ngakoue. (SILA WALKER/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Jags 'feel good with compensation' from Vikings for Ngakoue

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Monday, August 31, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars never got the first-round draft pick they sought for Yannick Ngakoue. Still, the Minnesota Vikings didn't acquire a young, productive pass rusher without some sacrifice.