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Posted: 5/13/2013 3:24pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew said he is making progress in his rehab from foot surgery. He was able to run at 75 percent Monday, May 13.

Huddle Up: Let's see MoJo get back to 100 percent before we start considering him anything but a shell of his former fantasy self. Eliminating the possibility of a holdout over the same contract Jones-Drew walked out on last season would also be a plus, but we'll worry about the health thing first.

Posted: 4/12/2013 2:17pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said the team will not trade RB Maurice Jones-Drew and will assess his contract situation after the season.

Huddle Up: After the season? Yeah, that's gonna sit well with a guy who held out last year, then got injured. This situation will probably be revisited prior to training camp, as fantasy owners try to gauge not only MoJo's health but willingness to play under his current contract.

Posted: 4/4/2013 4:38pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) has not been cleared to participate in offseason workouts at this point. He is also expected to sit out the team's minicamp in two weeks.

Huddle Up: MJD's last action came in Week 7, but he didn't have surgery until late December, extending his recovery time this offseason.

Posted: 3/22/2013 10:28am et

Updating previous reports, Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew's initial injury was a lisfranc fracture in his left foot.

Huddle Up: This comes as a complete surprise to absolutely no one, even though the Jags refused to identify the injury as a lisfranc fracture when it initially happened. The lingering "foot sprain" is a poor disguise for a lisfranc fracture.

Posted: 3/19/2013 11:44pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley said RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) is expected to get the walking boot on his left foot taken off this week. Jones-Drew will begin his rehab once he is out of the boot.

Huddle Up: After leading the league with 1,606 rushing yards in 2011, MJD was limited to a little more than a quarter of that total with 414 a year ago. He was holding out hope of returning late last season, but having surgery in the weeks following his injury instead of late December obviously would have the better option in hindsight.

Posted: 2/9/2013 7:27pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew will be running behind a new blocking scheme this year. Offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch plans to install the zone blocking scheme which was popularized by Alex Gibbs when he was the Denver Broncos offensive line coach under then head coach Mike Shanahan. The scheme originally featured smaller, quicker linemen, but said bigger linemen can adjust to it and he believed the team has the personnel to make the transition work.

Huddle Up: The transition to zone blocking didn't exactly work out for Darren McFadden in Oakland, so there is certainly reason to be wary about Jones-Drew and the Jaguars. And if MoJo opts to hold out again, as Jacksonville doesn't seem interested in reworking his contract, it could be a flat-out disaster. Hey, at least they have a passing game to fall back on; oh, wait...

Posted: 2/4/2013 6:20pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell said the team will wait until near the end of next season before addressing RB Maurice Jones-Drew's contract situation. Jones-Drew currently has one year left on his contract but has indicated he will not hold out of training camp.

Huddle Up: Yeah, that's going to go over real well. Jones-Drew held out last year, reporting at the last minute and then suffered a season-ending injury. Certainly he'll want to play this year on a bottom-feeding team in full-on rebuilding mode, and do so without any security beyond this year's deal. Yes, that was sarcasm.

Posted: 1/31/2013 12:28pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) revealed the injury he suffered this season was a mid-foot fracture, not the more serious Lisfranc break that was assumed by many. 'I did mess up some things, but it wasn't what people thought it was,' Jones-Drew said. The running back acknowledged he should have had surgery in late November, not late December. 'I made some decisions I shouldn't have made,' Jones-Drew said. 'But there are no hard feelings. It's a business and we're all on the same page now, hopefully.'

Huddle Up: It was a lost 2012 season all-around for the 2011 NFL rushing leader, but definitely don't forget about MJD when ranking the top RBs on your draft board this summer.

Posted: 1/30/2013 11:33am et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew is determined to bounce back following a disappointing 2012 campaign, which included missing 10 games with a broken foot, according to former NFL RB LaDainian Tomlinson. "MJD is determined to come back from this and be as good as he's ever been. And I think he'll do that," Tomlinson said.

Huddle Up: MoJo has bounced back before, but he's not getting any younger and the Jags have a long way to go at several key positions just to give him some help. Tough to see him cracking the top 10 fantasy backs heading into the 2013 season.

Posted: 12/28/2012 1:55pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) will have surgery on his foot Friday, Dec. 28, and will be out until May.

Huddle Up: This makes two surgeries in three years for Jones-Drew, who turns 28 in March. He might not be on the downslope of his career from an age perspective, but having a bone-on-bone condition on top of foot issues cannot be good for his fantasy future.

Posted: 12/28/2012 12:04pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew was placed on Injured Reserve.

Huddle Up: Wow, what a shocking development. MoJo might have been better served sticking with his holdout. He'll have plenty of time to recover before next preseason.

Posted: 12/25/2012 6:11pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) is unlikely to play in Week 17. He ran at varying intensity levels for three days last week, but soreness forced him to be shut down Sunday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 24.

Huddle Up: A total lost season for the 2011 rushing champ, who played in only 6 contests and had a single 100-yard game.

Posted: 12/21/2012 3:09pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) is out for Week 16.

Huddle Up: MJD was iffy at best, so you can now put this one to bed. Montell Owens is not a great alternative against the Patriots this week.

Posted: 12/20/2012 7:08pm et

Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 20, and instead was on a bike on the sidelines, another sign that he won't return in Week 16.

Huddle Up: It continues to grow grimmer for those diehards still hoping for a late-season MJD comeback.

Posted: 12/20/2012 11:25am et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew doesn't plan to hold out again before the 2013 season.

Huddle Up: Jones-Drew has already indicated he will work out on his own but not miss any mandatory work with the Jaguars. Perhaps a full camp will lead to a full season for Jones-Drew, who once again projects to be the entirety of the Jacksonville offense.

Posted: 12/19/2012 2:05pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) said he hopes to play in Week 16 if he does not suffer any setbacks during practice this week.

Huddle Up: The Jaguars do not exactly have a good matchup against the Patriots this week; we do not expect MJD to have a big game if he does go, but he is worth a flex spot if you have hung onto him this long.

Posted: 12/17/2012 8:03pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said the team wants to work RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) out in practice Tuesday, Dec. 18, and the team isn't ruling him out for Week 16. Jones-Drew's pain has gotten better recently.

Huddle Up: MJD hasn't played since Week 7, and it still would be somewhat of a shock to see him back on the field in 2012, given there are 2 games remaining in a dismal season for the Jags.

Posted: 12/14/2012 7:21pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 15.

Huddle Up: If you've made it this far into your fantasy season without MJD, you certainly can plot the rest of your course without the RB, who hasn't played since way back in Week 7.

Posted: 12/12/2012 1:52pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said the team hopes RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) will be able to return at some point this season. Jones-Drew will not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.

Huddle Up: "At some point" will likely be too little, too late for his fantasy owners. If they have managed to make it to the championship game, there is a chance he will be back to help them. Then again, if they made it that far without MJD, maybe he is not worth the trouble.

Posted: 12/6/2012 2:33pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.

Huddle Up: MJD hasn't been ruled for the season, but the clock is ticking as the fantasy playoffs have arrived will still no Jones-Drew available.

Posted: 12/5/2012 5:26pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.

Huddle Up: Again, it's the Montell Owens show this week and perhaps for the rest of the season. Jones-Drew has been out long enough and the Jaguars are far enough out of the picture that there is little reason to bring him back.

Posted: 12/3/2012 6:56pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) will be "very questionable" for Week 14.

Huddle Up: MJD now has missed 6 straight weeks, and his fantasy owners were hopeful he'd be back by playoff time. He still might, but one also has to wonder if the RB won't simply be shut down for the remainder of the season with the Jags playing out the string once again.

Posted: 11/28/2012 2:01pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) will not practice Wednesday, Nov. 28, and is not expected to play Week 13.

Huddle Up: It looks like he could be back for the fantasy playoffs, but it is difficult to tell. For now this gives Rashad Jennings fantasy value.

Posted: 11/23/2012 12:43pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) is expected to miss this week's game, and he's unlikely to return for the Dec. 2 game as well.

Huddle Up: As we mentioned earlier this week, it looks like Jalen Parmele will have a shot to perform for at least a week or two. Foot injuries appear to be keeping players out much longer than they initially hoped for, so Parmele very well could be the starting back in Jacksonville into the fantasy playoffs.

Posted: 11/21/2012 11:51pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) was not wearing his walking boot or using crutches Wednesday, Nov. 21.

Huddle Up: Jones-Drew doesn't figure to be back this week, but a Week 13 or 14 return is starting to look like a reasonable target,

Posted: 11/21/2012 1:28pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said Wednesday, Nov. 21, RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) is highly unlikely to play in Week 12; however, he is making progress.

Huddle Up: It sounds like Jalen Parmele could have just one or two weeks of fantasy relevance. MJD is likely to take over as the lead back when he returns; ride Parmele while you can.

Posted: 11/19/2012 5:51pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) likely will not play Week 12 but has not been ruled out at this point.

Huddle Up: The Jaguars are certainly in no position to rush back their feature back with the season lost already, so don't expect MJD back until he is full strength.

Posted: 11/16/2012 5:50pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) thinks he can return to the team soon. 'No it's definitely not going to be the year but with a foot injury you don't want to mess around with it and come back at 70 or 80 percent. It's just one of those things that's going to take a little bit of time but it's doing much better. Hopefully I will be back in a couple of weeks,' Jones-Drew said.

Huddle Up: Just in time for the fantasy playoffs? If his fantasy owner is in some trouble and your trade deadline hasn't passed yet, maybe it's time to put in a lowball offer for MJD. He has come back strong from injury before, and he could be a big help down the stretch. Don't overspend, though.

Posted: 11/13/2012 4:53pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) has already been ruled out for the team's Week 11 game against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Mike Mularkey.

Huddle Up: That means Rashad Jennings is in line for a fourth straight start this Sunday. Beware, though as Jennings' rushing totals have decreased (59-45-27) in each of the past 3 games, and he certainly won't find the going any easier against the talented Texans this week.

Posted: 11/10/2012 8:47pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) is considered questionable for Week 11 at this time.

Huddle Up: MJD essentially has missed the team's past 4 games, and his fantasy owners are understandably growing anxious with the postseason looming. Check back next week to see if last season's NFL rushing leader is making any further progress.

Posted: 11/8/2012 11:47pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) said on the sideline during Thursday night's game he is about two weeks away from returning from his injury.

Huddle Up: MJD missed his 3rd-straight game Thursday night, and a return in Week 12 would bring him back just in time for the fantasy playoffs. Hopefully, those who owned him have had enough in reserve to get to the postseason.

Posted: 11/5/2012 5:23pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) has been ruled out for Week 10 and will be considered questionable for Week 11.

Huddle Up: Another week for Rashad Jennings to carry the load.

Posted: 10/29/2012 3:01pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) will not play Week 9.

Huddle Up: Jennings owners can continue to start MJD's backup at least another week.

Posted: 10/23/2012 7:23pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) has a foot sprain that is expected to keep him sidelined for multiple games. Jones-Drew does not need foot surgery, which rules out a Lisfranc injury.

Huddle Up: Backup Rashad Jennings remains one of the top waiver-wire pickups this week, but it sounds like MJD will be back before the fantasy playoffs begin.

Posted: 10/22/2012 3:34pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) will miss Week 8 and probably will miss an extended period of time.

Huddle Up: Looks like MJD owners shouldn't count on MJD for awhile. Wait for more details before dropping him. Jennings didn't look bad in his stead so hopefully you had the handcuff.

Posted: 10/21/2012 8:06pm et

Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew was on crutches due to a left-foot injury suffered on the opening possession of Sunday's Week 7 game against the Oakland Raiders. Jones-Drew left the contest at that point and did not return. He also was wearing a walking boot.

Huddle Up: Distrubing news for the fantasy owners of MJD, who has been struggling but still was the Jags' unquestioned workhorse. He only had 2 carries for 6 yards in the game, while Rashad Jennings mopped up with 21 rushes for 44 yards and a TD and team-leading 7 receptions for 58 yards. Expect more updates tonight and/or Monday on the extent of MJD's injury.

Posted: 10/21/2012 6:38pm et

Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew suffered a left-foot injury during the first quarter of Sunday's Week 7 game in Oakland and was carted off the field. His return was classified as questionable.

Huddle Up: MJD appeared to suffer a left-ankle sprain, and team trainers were seen trying to apply a wrap on the sideline. Before the injury, Jones-Drew only had 2 carries for 6 yards and was replaced by Rashad Jennings.

Posted: 9/30/2012 12:06am et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew said the reason he reported to the team was because it was obvious to him the Jaguars were not going to reward him with a new deal. 'I came to the realization when multiple teams offered multiple picks and players to trade for me, and pretty much the Jaguars wouldn't budge,' Jones-Drew said. 'When it comes to that point where they're not allowing you to get compensated for your play, and they won't pay you and they won't show you your value, you have to come back.'

Huddle Up: As long as MJD keeps cranking out top-flight numbers (355 total yards, 2 TDs in 3 games so far), fantasy owners aren't going to lose too much sleep over the RB's contract situation.

Posted: 9/22/2012 6:00pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew has averaged 101 rushing yards and scored a combined 13 rushing/receiving/return touchdowns in 12 career games against the Indianapolis Colts.

Huddle Up: MJD has yet to find the end zone via the ground this season but facing a Colts' D that so far has surrendered 3 rushing TDs in 2 games could be the recipe for continuing his run of success.

Posted: 9/12/2012 7:19pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew is expected to start Week 2 because of the injury to RB Rashad Jennings (knee) and will see extensive playing time. The team is trying to get Jones-Drew up to speed with the offensive playbook. Head coach Mike Mularkey said Jennings' injury is not a long-term injury but it is the same knee that cost him his 2011 season.

Huddle Up: MJD had to shoulder the load in Week 1 and looked just fine for the most part despite his preseason holdout. Jennings had fantasy starting value entering Week 1, but that's fallen by the wayside and his value going forward will be as Jones-Drew's handcuff once he's healthy.

Posted: 9/7/2012 2:41pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said RB Maurice Jones-Drew will see playing time Week 1 but is not sure when at this point. 'He will see action. I will see where the tempo of the game is going. He will see action in a variety of ways,' Mularkey said.

Huddle Up: At this point Rashad Jennings is still the running back to start in Jacksonville. MJD is making his way to game shape and learning the offense after a lengthy holdout, and it is no surprise the Jaguars will ease him into action. He could vulture a touchdown with one of his few touches, but that is a big gamble to take if you own him.

Posted: 9/3/2012 7:49pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said Monday, Sept. 3, that he expects RB Maurice Jones-Drew to be the team's third-down back in the regular season opener Sunday, Sept. 9, against the Minnesota Vikings. RB Rashad Jennings will draw the start.

Huddle Up: Good news for those who gambled and drafted MJD before he ended his holdout Sunday. This is even better if you own Jones-Drew in a PPR league.

Posted: 9/3/2012 12:08pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew will need a couple of weeks to get back into the swing of the season, according to former RB Eric Dickerson. Dickerson had lengthy holdouts twice in his career. "You can't get in shape just working out," Dickerson said. "Football shape is a different kind of shape. It will take a couple weeks. Maybe two or three weeks but after that, the big things is you can't get hurt, that is really what it comes down to, not get hurt just try and stay healthy. A couple weeks he'll be ready to go a full season again."

Huddle Up: The Jags have indicated that Rashad Jennings will start in Week 1 against the Vikings, but don't be surprised if Jones-Drew gets a few touches along the way. Tough to plug him into your fantasy lineup based on a reduced workload, but at least he's in uniform.

Posted: 9/2/2012 11:54pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Rashad Jennings is still expected to start the regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings despite the return of RB Maurice Jones-Drew from his holdout, according to a team source.

Huddle Up: Jennings may start, but now with MJD back, it likely will be something like an 80-20 or 70-30 split in carries, diminishing the fantasy value of both players in the process. At the same time, those owners hoping to get any use out of Jennings need to start him in Week 1.

Posted: 9/2/2012 12:17pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew has ended his 38-day holdout. Jones-Drew, however, did not receive the new contract he was looking for. He arrived at the team's headquarters Sunday, Sept. 2, and met with teammates and coaches. Jones-Drew skipped the team's entire off-season program in a contract dispute. He has two years remaining on his contract.

Huddle Up: Well, we knew this was coming. It was just a matter of when. But his is far from over. There's the little issue of the $1.2 MILLION fine the Jags could lay on MJD and there is still no new contract. Money has a funny way of messing with things. And then there's the issue of one Rashad Jennings, who's been tearing it up in the pre-season. MJD owners should temper their enthusiasm a bit for now as it's very likely he see's little action in week 1. Beyond that it's anyone's guess as of today, but the situation is going to continue to develop.

Posted: 8/29/2012 5:26pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith said the team is not considering trading RB Maurice Jones-Drew.

Huddle Up: The game of chicken continues, and Rashad Jennings' draft stock continues to skyrocket as a result. Gene Smith has to figure that MJD will cave soon considering he is nearing in $1 million in fines for holding out to this point. That Jennings performed so well in the preseason was a boon to Jacksonville management; they think they can avoid blinking far longer than Jones-Drew will be able to. It is coming to the point where Jennings is being overvalued and Jones-Drew is sliding too far. He should be back sooner than later, meaning Jennings could be a seventh-round handcuff for you if you decide to take him early.

Posted: 8/27/2012 5:39pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said he expects RB Rashard Jennings to be the starting running back in Week 1 but still has not ruled out the possibility of RB Maurice Jones-Drew starting the game.

Huddle Up: It's crunch time for MJD. Even if he reports now he is unlikely to be up to speed to start in week one. Jennings has performed admirably in Drew's absence so the Jags will not hesitate to hold MJD back if they feel it is in their best interest. That's assuming he actually shows up at some point.

Posted: 8/24/2012 11:13am et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew said he prefers to stay with the Jaguars but is not sure what will happen in the future. Jones-Drew is still optimistic there will be a resolution before the start of the season.

Huddle Up: This story changes daily; all we know for sure right now is that Jones-Drew isn't in camp, Rashad Jennings has looked solid in MoJo's place, and while you can draft Jones-Drew later than initially expected you'll have to then grab his handcuff Jennings at least a couple rounds earlier than you may have anticipated.

Posted: 8/23/2012 12:04pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew said he expects things to work out with the Jaguars.

Huddle Up: Good that MoJo is optimistic, but until he shows up at the Jaguars' training facilities we'll keep taking Rashad Jennings in the late rounds as insurance--or perhaps a 20-carry a game back if the Jags opt to play hard ball or ship Jones-Drew to another team.

Posted: 8/22/2012 12:15pm et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew is open to a trade; however, he is also open to bridging what is becoming a more fractured relationship with the team. The issue remains who will extend the olive branch in order to repair the relationship as Jones-Drew is not happy owner Shahid Khan discussed his situation in public.

Huddle Up: The Jags have said they won't trade Jones-Drew, but they look prepared to move forward without the league's leading rusher. If you're drafting MoJo you have to handcuff him to Rashad Jennings, who has averaged 5.1 yards per carry this preseason, as this situation doesn't look to be resolving itself any time soon.