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

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and the first and only season for head coach Mike Mularkey. The Jaguars entered the season hoping to improve on their 5–11 record from

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and return to the playoffs for the first time since

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

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, free agent signed on March 15, 2012. * CB

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, 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 Leger Douzable, declared free agent on March 13, 2012. * WR Kassim Osgood, released on March 13, 2012. * DE Matt Roth, declared free agent on March 13, 2012. * RB

Deji Karim Abdul-Gafar Olatokumbo Ayodeji Lamar "Deji" Karim ( ; born November 18, 1986) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for Southern Illinois and Nort ...

, 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, released on June 7, 2012. * CB

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, released on August 25, 2012. * WR

Chastin West Chastin Jareaux West (born May 1, 1987 in Inglewood, California) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He was a part of the Packer ...

, released on August 25, 2012. * RB DuJuan Harris, released on August 25, 2012. * S

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, released on August 31, 2012. * DB

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, released on August 31, 2012.

Trades

* Traded WR Mike Thomas to the

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on October 30, 2012 for a 2014 fifth round draft pick.

Draft

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. :The team traded a 7th round draft selection (214th overall) to the

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in exchange for

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

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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

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