Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Underwhelms in Jacksonville
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Savage recorded 51 total tackles and six passes defended, including one interception, over 13 games in 2024.
The first-year Jaguar started all 13 games he appeared in this season, playing more than 90 percent of the team's defensive snaps in eight contests. However, Savage tallied the same amount of total tackles as he did in 2023 with the Packers, despite playing 190 more defensive snaps and appearing in three more games in 2024. The Maryland product showed flashes of brilliance, nonetheless, posting the most passes defended since his 2021 campaign. Savage is expected to remain one of Jacksonville's starting safeties in 2025, having signed a three-year, $21.75 million deal with the team last offseason.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Logs full practice Thursday
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Savage (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Savage entered concussion protocols during the Jaguars' Week 16 loss to the Raiders, which caused him to be sidelined for Week 17 against the Titans. His ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is progressing through the league's five-step concussion protocol, though he'd have to clear it completely in order to play against the Colts on Sunday.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Five tackles in loss
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Savage recorded five total tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed in Sunday's 32-25 loss to the Jets.
Savage finished second on the team in takedowns, trailing only cornerback Tyson Campbell's six tackles in the loss. Savage has now produced 41 total tackles (33 solo) and six passes defensed, including an interception, over 11 games in his first season with the Jaguars.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Not on injury report
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Savage (head) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Savage was evaluated for a concussion during the Jaguars' loss to the Bears in Week 6, per Demetrius Harvey of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union, but he was cleared and managed to return to the game. He can be considered fully on track to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Expected to play Week 5
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Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Savage (quadriceps) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Savage has missed three straight games due to a lingering quad injury, but he's managed to practice in a limited capacity in advance of Week 5 action. Friday's final injury report of the week will reveal whether Savage carries an official injury definition, but barring any setbacks, the safety should be available versus Indianapolis.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Begins week as limited
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Savage (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Savage has missed the Jaguars' last three games due to a quadriceps injury sustained in the team's Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. The first-year Jaguar has now logged seven consecutive limited practice sessions, so he's likely nearing a return to the field. If Savage misses his fourth consecutive game in Week 5, expect Antonio Johnson to serve as Jacksonville's top free safety.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Ruled out for Week 4
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Savage (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Head coach Doug Pederson told reporters Tuesday that Savage would return to the field this week after missing the Jaguars' last two contests with a quadriceps injury. However, it now appears the first-year Jaguar hasn't fully recovered, and he'll miss his third consecutive game Sunday. Antonio Johnson is expected to see more work with Jacksonville's first-team secondary in Savage's stead.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Returning Week 4
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Head coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday that Savage (quadriceps) will be back this week, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Savage hasn't played since Week 1 with the injury, but it sounds like he may be suiting up this Sunday against the Texans, barring any setbacks. He was able to practice in a limited fashion last week, so he does appear to be on the proper trajectory. However, it'll be worth monitoring his practice status in the days ahead to confirm his availability, and he should still be considered questionable for now.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Not playing Monday
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Savage (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Bills, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Savage was a limited participant in all three practices this week and was given a questionable tag Saturday. However, the quadriceps injury that kept him out of Week 2 still appears to be bothering him, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 4 against the Texans on Sept. 29. Daniel Thomas will be the primary backup at safety behind starters Andre Cisco and Antonio Johnson for Monday's game.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Listed as questionable for Week 3
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Savage (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Saturday's practice and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bills, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Savage was held out of the Jaguars' Week 2 loss to the Browns due to a quadriceps injury. He's given himself a chance to return from a one-game absence after logging three straight limited practice sessions this week. If Savage is unable to suit up Monday, Daniel Thomas would serve as the primary backup at safety behind starters Andre Cisco and Antonio Johnson.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Logs DNP
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Savage (quadriceps) did not practice Thursday.
Savage's inability to take the field Thursday may not bode well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against Cleveland. He'll have another chance to take the field Friday, but if he's unable to play Week 2, the Jaguars will be notably short-handed in the secondary. Daniel Thomas (Achilles) is also working his way back from injury, leaving Andre Cisco as the only healthy safety currently on the roster.
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Jaguars' Darnell Savage: Set for three-year deal with Jags
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Savage is slated to ink a three-year contract with Jacksonville, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Savage, a 2019 first-round pick, is fresh off completing his rookie deal with the Packers and will provide an immediate boost at safety for the Jaguars. After an impressive first two seasons in the league, Savage struggled from 2021-23, and missed assignments resulted in him even losing his starting job for part of the 2022 campaign. He will look to reignite his career under new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen in Jacksonville.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Records pick-six in win
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Savage had four tackles (three solo) and returned an interception 64 yards for a touchdown in Sunday's 48-32 wild-card victory over the Cowboys.
Savage arguably made the key play in Sunday's game, as his pick-six with under two minutes to go in the first half gave Green Bay a relatively insurmountable 27-0 lead. Savage was rested along with some other starters late in the game and played only 83 percent of the snaps in the contest, but he played all but one snap over the final two weeks of the regular season; therefore, expect him to be plenty busy when the Packers take on the 49ers in the divisional round.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: One stop in return
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Savage had one solo tackle in Sunday's 33-10 win over the Vikings.
Savage returned from a two-game absence due to a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 14 against the Giants. Although he had just one tackle Sunday, he was on the field for all 52 defensive snaps. Over nine games this season, Savage has 46 tackles (33 solo) and pass defended.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Missing another week
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Savage (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
The 2019 first-round pick is in line to miss his second consecutive and seventh game of the season, as he continues to recover from a shoulder issue. With Savage missing Week 16's contest, expect Anthony Johnson to make the fourth start of his career at free safety.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Will miss Week 15
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Savage (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's matchup versus the Buccaneers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Savage played 95 percent of Green Bay's defensive snaps last week against the Giants and logged seven tackles, but he followed that with a trio of DNPs during Week 15 prep. As such, the veteran safety will miss his sixth game of the season. Rudy Ford could see more snaps with Savage out against Tampa Bay.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Iffy for Monday versus New York
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Savage (chest) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Savage was able to play through a calf injury in last Sunday's win over the Chiefs, but he suffered a chest injury that held him out of Thursday's practice. He was able to string together back-to-back limited sessions to end the week and has a chance to play Monday. If Savage is unable to play, Jonathan Owens figures to step into the starting free safety role again alongside strong safety Rudy Ford.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Practices Thursday
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Savage (calf), who remains designated to return from injured reserve, was a full participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday.
Savage was designated to return Nov. 20 but still missed the Packers' Thanksgiving day game against the Lions. Green Bay will have one more practice day to evaluate the safety ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs. Savage has 34 tackles in six games this season.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Getting closer to return
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Savage (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday.
Savage is now eligible to be added back to the 53-man roster, but the Packers will have the ability to evaluate him in practice over the next 21 days before having to activate him. With the Packers facing a quick turnaround for Week 12 with a Thursday matchup against the Lions, it may make sense for the team to hold off on activating Savage until at least Week 13 so that he can get in a full slate of practices. The Packers listed Savage as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Expected to miss multiple games
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Savage is expected to be out for multiple games with a calf injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports.
Savage aggravated a calf injury during the team's loss to the Broncos on Sunday and is now likely to be out for an extended time. The 2019 first-round pick has logged 34 tackles (22 solo) in six games this season. Jonathan Owens will likely start at safety in his absence.
