The 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise's 18th season in the

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. It was the first under the new ownership of Shahid Khan and the first and only season for head coach

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. The Jaguars entered the season hoping to improve on their 5–11 record from 2011 and return to the playoffs for the first time since 2007, but did not and were eliminated from postseason contention. This season marked the third time in the last five seasons in which the Jaguars finished fourth in the AFC South. The Jaguars finished with a 2–14 record, not only tying the

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for the league's worst record of 2012, but it would also be the worst in franchise history until the team went 1–15 in

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. Their 1–7 record at home was also their worst home record in team history.

Roster changes

Notable transactions

Acquisitions

* WR

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, free agent signed on March 14, 2012. * QB

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, free agent signed on March 15, 2012. * CB Aaron Ross, free agent signed on March 20, 2012. * WR Lee Evans, free agent signed on April 16 and later released on August 12, 2012. * RB

Jalen Parmele Justin Alexander "Jalen" Parmele (born December 30, 1985) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguar ...

, free agent signed on May 1, 2012. * DE

Jason Babin Jason Thomas Babin (born May 24, 1980) is a former American football defensive end and outside linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played ...

, claimed off waivers on November 28, 2012.

Departures

Adrian Peterson broke Vikings franchise rushing record

* QB

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, declared free agent on March 13, 2012. * DT

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, declared free agent on March 13, 2012. * WR

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, released on March 13, 2012. * DE Matt Roth, declared free agent on March 13, 2012. * RB Deji Karim, released on April 27, 2012. * P Nick Harris, released on April 28, 2012. * CB

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, released on May 3, 2012. * DE

Aaron Kampman Aaron Allan Kampman (; born November 30, 1979) is a former American football defensive end who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Iowa. He was drafted by Green Bay Packer ...

, released on June 7, 2012. * CB Ashton Youboty, released on August 25, 2012. * WR Chastin West, released on August 25, 2012. * RB

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, released on August 25, 2012. * S Courtney Greene, released on August 31, 2012. * DB

Rod Issac Roderick Devone Issac (born February 20, 1989) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a fifth round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Middle Tennessee State University. ...

, released on August 31, 2012.

Trades

* Traded WR Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions on October 30, 2012 for a 2014 fifth round draft pick.

Draft

;NOTES :The team traded a 1st round (7th overall) and 4th round draft selection (102nd overall) in exchange for the 1st round draft selection (5th overall) of the

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. :The team traded a 7th round draft selection (214th overall) to the New York Jets in exchange for free safety

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. :The team obtained a 7th round draft selection (228th overall) in a trade with Cincinnati Bengals.

Undrafted rookie free agents

The following is a list of notable rookie free agents signed after the 2012 NFL Draft: NOTES: :Promoted to active roster on Oct. 5, 2012.

Final roster

Coaching staff

Schedule

Preseason

Regular season

:Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Minnesota Vikings

Week 2: vs. Houston Texans

Week 3: at Indianapolis Colts

Week 4: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week 5: vs. Chicago Bears

Week 7: at Oakland Raiders

Week 8: at Green Bay Packers

Week 9: vs. Detroit Lions

Week 10: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week 11: at Houston Texans

Week 12: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week 13: at Buffalo Bills

Week 14: vs. New York Jets

Week 15: at Miami Dolphins

Week 16: vs. New England Patriots

Week 17: at Tennessee Titans

Standings

References

External links

* {{2012 NFL season by team

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