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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jaguars' Justin Blackmon: Suspended sentence and probation
Justin Blackmon (suspension) was handed a one-year suspended sentence and probation Wednesday, stemming from a misdemeanor DUI, the Florida Times-Union reports.Taken fifth overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Blackmon hasn't played in an NFL game since being suspended indefinitely back on Nov. 1, 2013 for a violation of the league's substance abuse program. Though he remains listed on Jacksonville's roster, the the 26-year-old wideout seems increasingly unlikely to play for the team again.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jaguars' Justin Blackmon: Reportedly arrested for DUI
Justin Blackmon was reportedly arrested Saturday in Ardmore, Oklahoma for driving under the influence, the Florida Times-Union reports.Blackmon, who hasn't played since October of 2013, remains under contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but it seems increasingly unlikely that he'll play for the team again. At this time, the 25-year-old wideout remains under an indefinite suspension from the NFL.
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Report: NFL denies Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon reinstatement
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon has applied for reinstatement into the NFL, but his bid was denied, according to the Associated Press. Blackmon, who was suspended indefinitely for multiple drug and alcohol arrests, may have failed another drug test, according to the report. Blackmon hasn't played in the league since 2013 where he played in just four games, totaling 29 receptions for 415 yards.
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by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com
Jaguars planning to play 2015 season without Justin Blackmon
As far as the Jacksonville Jaguars are concerned, Justin Blackmon will not be lining up at receiver for them this season. At least that's the approach Jacksonville is taking. Blackmon has been indefinitely suspended since Nov. 1 2013 for three violations of the substance-abuse policy under the old CBA. "Our process hasn't changed," Caldwell said, via ESPN.com. "[We] plan to go without him, but if he emerges, he emerges, and he's going to go in with those top guys and compete with those other guys. Hopefully we're able to get some news, but if not we weren't planning on [having Blackmon]. We're just going to go [without him]." Before he can re-join the Jaguars, he'll need to file an application for reinstatement, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell making a decision within a 60-day window. The application letter would include details of the treatment he's received. Since being selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2012 draft, Blackmon has only played in 20 games. He has 1,280 yards and six touchdowns in his career.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Ex-Bucs GM Dominik: We had scout shadow Justin Blackmon in 2012
When quarterback coach George Whitfield Jr. said earlier this week NFL teams have been shadowing and spying on quarterback prospect Jamies Winston, who could be the top pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, it was obviously met with some doubt. However, during a radio interview with ESPN on Wednesday, former NFL general manager Mark Dominik gave credence to Whitfield's comments. Dominik said he had a scout shadow Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon leading up to the 2012 NFL Draft since there were concerns about Blackmon's character. Blackmon had a DUI arrest in 2010 and several other minor incidents. "We found out there was a bar called the Cricket Inn or the Cricket, which was a popular bar there in Oklahoma State," said Dominik, who is now an ESPN analyst. "He [the scout] sat there for one week, went in at 3 o’clock every day and stayed until 11 o’clock at night. That was his job, and we checked how many times did Justin Blackmon come in? And he came in too many times and we took him off our board." The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the No. 5 pick in the 2012 draft, which they traded to Jacksonville, who drafted Blackmon. The Bucs acquired the Jaguars' first-round pick and took Mark Barron with the seventh overall pick. The Bucs have the first overall pick in this year's draft. Since being drafted, Blackmon has appeared in only 20 NFL games. He has three alcohol-related or marijuana-related arrests since turning pro and has been suspended twice by the NFL for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy. He was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season and then suspended indefinitely on Nov. 1, 2013 for his third failed drug test.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Allen Robinson, Marqise Lee projected as starting outside WRs
Allen Robinson and Marqise Lee are expected to be the Jacksonville Jaguars' starting outside receivers this season, per the team's website. Justin Blackmon remains suspended indefinitely, and Cecil Shorts left the team via free agency. Under this scenario, Allen Hurns would be a backup or possibly play the slot. "The Jaguars like Lee and Robinson on the outside," the website said. "That’s where they envision them."
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Jaguars' Khan 'very optimistic' about WR Blackmon being reinstated
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan said Friday he is "very optimistic" about wide receiver Justin Blackmon, who missed the 2014 season after being suspended indefinitely for a third violation of the league's substance abuse policy, being reinstated to the NFL. "I think he's paid his dues and I think he's got his life together," Khan said, per The Florida Times-Union.
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by Larry Hartstein |
New optimism regarding Justin Blackmon's potential return
A lot of people inside the NFL are optimistic Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon is "overcoming his issues" and will be back in the league in 2015, reports Fox Sports. Blackmon got suspended in November 2013 following his third violation of the league's substance-abuse policy. He checked into a treatment facility last September. General manager Dave Caldwell said recently he hopes Blackmon wins reinstatement, but is not counting on it.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Jags not counting on Justin Blackmon in 2015
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said he'd like to see suspended receiver Justin Blackmon on the field next year, but he's not counting on it, reports ESPN.com. Blackmon got suspended in November 2013 after his third violation of the league's substance-abuse policy. This September, he checked into a treatment facility. Blackmon is suspended indefinitely and must apply for reinstatement. Caldwell indicated the team will keep Blackmon on the roster. "If he comes back he's a luxury and that's great for us," Caldwell said. "There's no downside to it."
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by Chris Cwik |
Report: Justin Blackmon enters treatment facility
Jacksonville Jaguars suspended wide receiver Justin Blackmon has voluntarily checked himself into a treatment facility, according to ESPN. Coach Gus Bradley said Blackmon was "doing very well," according to the report. Bradley cannot speak to Blackmon due to the suspension, and has been getting updates from his agent. Blackmon was suspended for at least a year after repeated violating the substance abuse policy. Though he's currently unable to play, Blackmon is still a member of Jacksonville's organization.
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