The 2016 season was the

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' 22nd in the

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(NFL), and their fourth and final season under

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Gus Bradley Paul Casey "Gus" Bradley (born July 5, 1966) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seah ...

, who was fired after the Week 15 game against the

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. The Jaguars missed the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season.

Roster changes

Notable transactions

Acquisitions

* FS

Tashaun Gipson Tashaun Gipson (born August 7, 1990) is an American football free safety for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wyoming, and signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent i ...

, signed on March 10, 2016. * RB

Chris Ivory Christopher Lee Ivory (born March 22, 1988) is a former American football running back. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2010 and also played for the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills. He ...

, signed on March 10, 2016. * DT Malik Jackson, signed on March 10, 2016. * P

Brad Nortman Brad Nortman (born September 12, 1989) is a former American football punter. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, making him the first pun ...

, signed on March 10, 2016. * G

Mackenzy Bernadeau Mackenzy Bernadeau (born January 3, 1986) is a former American football guard. He was drafted with the 250th pick by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Bentley University. Early year ...

, signed on March 11, 2016 * CB

Prince Amukamara Prince Kelechi Amukamara (born June 6, 1989) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for Nebraska, and earned unanimous All-American honors. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of ...

, signed on March 11, 2016 * OT

Kelvin Beachum Kelvin Lee Beachum Jr. (born June 8, 1989) is an American football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at SMU and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seven ...

, signed on March 16, 2016 * QB

Chad Henne Chad Steven Henne (; born July 2, 1985) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan. While there, Henne became only the second true freshman starti ...

, re-signed on February 18, 2016

Departures

* G

Zane Beadles Zane Dae Beadles (born November 19, 1986) is a former American football guard who played nine seasons in the NFL. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sa ...

(2014–2015), released on March 3, 2016. * DE Chris Clemons (2014–2015), released on March 3, 2016. * P

Bryan Anger Bryan Corey Anger (born October 6, 1988) is an American football Punter (football), punter for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He pla ...

(2012–2015), declared free agent on March 9, 2016. * DE Andre Branch (2012–2015), declared free agent on March 9, 2016. * C

Stefen Wisniewski Stefen David Wisniewski (born March 22, 1989) is a former American football guard and center. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Penn State. He also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philad ...

(2015), declared free agent on March 9, 2016. * RB

Toby Gerhart Tobin Bo Gunnar Gerhart (born March 28, 1987) is a former American football running back. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for Stanford University, and was a unanimous ...

(2014–2015), released on March 10, 2016. * WR

Damian Copeland Damian Copeland (born October 17, 1990) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Louisville and was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2014 ...

(2014-2015), released on March 31, 2016. *LB Tyrone Holmes (2016), released on September 7, 2016.

Draft

Notes * The Jaguars acquired an additional sixth-round selection in a trade that sent

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Josh Scobee Joshua Taylor Scobee (born June 23, 1982) is a former American football placekicker. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at L ...

to the

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. * The Jaguars traded their second- and fifth-round selections (38th and 146th) to Baltimore for its second-round selection (36th).

Staff

Final roster

Schedule

On November 25, 2015, the NFL announced that the Jaguars would play host to the

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in the International Series at

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, England, in the fourth consecutive home game for the Jaguars in the International Series. The game occurred during Week 4 on Sunday, October 2, and was aired by

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in the

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. The kickoff time was announced on April 14, with the Jaguars having their bye the following week. The remainder of the Jaguars' 2016 schedule, with exact dates and times, was finalized and announced on April 14.

Preseason

Regular season

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
# Blue/Red indicates the International Series game in London.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 2: at San Diego Chargers

Week 3: vs. Baltimore Ravens

Week 4: vs. Indianapolis Colts

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Week 6: at Chicago Bears

Week 7: vs. Oakland Raiders

Week 8: at Tennessee Titans

Week 9: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week 10: vs. Houston Texans

Week 11: at Detroit Lions

Week 12: at Buffalo Bills

Week 13: vs. Denver Broncos

Week 14: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Week 15: at Houston Texans

Week 16: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week 17: at Indianapolis Colts

Standings

Division

Conference

References

External links

* {{2016 NFL season by team

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