-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jake Funk: Cut by Jacksonville again
The Jaguars cut Jake Funk from the practice squad Tuesday.It's the second time Funk has been let go from Jacksonville's practice squad this season. He was elevated from the Jaguars' practice squad to the active roster for Week 7 and 8, though he did not play a single snap across those two contests. Funk will look to catch on with a team in need of running back depth on the practice squad.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jake Funk: Returns to Jacksonville
Jake Funk signed with the Jaguars' practice squad Wednesday.Funk was just cut Tuesday by the team but is back on board about 24 hours later. The Maryland product has suited up twice for Jacksonville this season but has yet to get in a game.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jake Funk: Let go by Jacksonville
The Jaguars cut Jake Funk from the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Funk was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for each of the Jaguars' last two games, but he did not play a snap in each of those contests. The 2021 seventh-round draft pick will explore his next options and look to join a team in need of backfield depth.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jake Funk: Returns to practice squad
Jake Funk reverted to the Jaguars' practice squad Monday.Funk was active but did not play in the team's 30-27 loss to the Packers in Week 8. He operated as a depth option behind Tank Bigsby and D'Ernest Johnson at running back against Green Bay and could do so again Sunday in Philadelphia if Travis Etienne (hamstring) remains unavailable.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jaguars' Jake Funk: Elevated to face Packers
The Jacksonville Jaguars elevated Jake Funk from the practice squad Saturday, ahead of Sunday's home matchup against the Packers, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.Funk's elevation from the practice squad may indicate that Travis Etienne (hamstring), who is considered a game-time decision, is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's contest against Green Bay. Even if Etienne can't suit up Week 8, though, Tank Bigsby and D'Ernest Johnson will rank clearly ahead of Funk on the backfield depth chart, leaving him with only a path to a reserve role.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jake Funk: Reverts to practice squad
Jake Funk reverted to the Jaguars' practice squad Monday.Funk was elevated ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots to provide extra depth as Travis Etienne was sidelined with a hamstring injury. However, Funk ended up not seeing any playing time, with Tank Bigsby and D'Ernest Johnson handling all the snaps at running back.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jaguars' Jake Funk: Elevated ahead of Week 7
The Jacksonville Jaguars elevated Jake Funk from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.Funk was unable to make the Lions' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he managed to catch on with the Jaguars' practice squad Oct. 1. His elevation to the active roster gives the Jags some insurance in the backfield in case Travis Etienne (hamstring) cannot play Sunday against the Patriots. If Etienne is inactive, Funk would serve as Jacksonville's No. 3 running back behind Tank Bigsby and D'Ernest Johnson.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jake Funk: Finds new opportunity
Jake Funk signed with the Jaguars' practice squad Tuesday.Funk spent training camp with the Lions but wasn't able to secure a 53-man roster spot. He's been a free agent since, but he'll now have a chance to make an impression in Jacksonville. In a corresponding move, the Jaguars cut fellow running back Jalen Jackson from the practice squad.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Jake Funk: Misses out on roster spot
Jake Funk was waived by the Lions on Tuesday.Funk got some early-season run in the NFL with the Colts last year but was used mostly on special teams. He was cut by Indianapolis in early October, then had stints on the Dolphins' and Ravens' practice squads. Funk struggled to find running room for the Lions during the preseason, gaining just 62 yards on 22 carries, and he also hauled in three of nine targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in the passing game.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Lions' Jake Funk: Staying with Detroit
Jake Funk signed a reserve/future contract with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.Funk signed with Detroit's practice squad last week and will now have an opportunity to stick around in the organization heading into the 2024 season. The 26-year-old was most recently a member of Baltimore's practice squad before he was cut loose earlier this month when the Ravens added Dalvin Cook. Prior to his stint in Baltimore, Funk's lone NFL appearances this season came as a member of the Colts, with whom he appeared in four games and carried two times for 10 yards to go with a 12-yard reception.