John Shipley

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

John Shipley has been covering the Jacksonville Jaguars as a beat reporter and publisher of Jaguar Report since 2019. Previously, he covered UCF's undefeated season as a beat reporter for NSM.Today, covered high school prep sports in Central Florida, and covered local sports and news for the Palatka Daily News. Follow John Shipley on Twitter at @_john_shipley.

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (6) and defensive end Travon Walker (44) run on the field before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Patriots 35-6. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times‑Union]

Oct 12, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) scores a touchdown that is called back for a flag during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Dec 7, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (29) chases Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange (85) during the second half at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen and Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone talk on the field during the Jacksonville Jaguars 14th session of NFL Training Camp at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla., Monday, August 17, 2026. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

Sep 13, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) before the game against the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Montaric Brown looks ready for Week 8 vs. the Indianapolis Colts, but what does that mean for the Jacksonville Jaguars' secondary?

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) is introduced before an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 36-19.

If the Jacksonville Jaguars are going to trade Brian Thomas Jr., it should come with an important caveat in terms of compensation.

Dec 11, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) after a win by the Jaguars at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Jeffery Simmons is out of the AFC South, but that isn't the only reason the Jacksonville Jaguars are winners from the latest NFL blockbuster.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars edged the Colts on a field goal 37-34. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will have a chance to rebound in a big way against the Indianapolis Colts, and here is how we see it playing out.

Dec 28, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to face off with the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8, and here are the most important things Coen had to say about the matchup on Wednesday.

Aug 28, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars safety Jalen Huskey (22) celebrates a fumble recovery touchdown that turns into an incomplete pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a big question mark at the safety position after Wednesday's injury report.

September 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Walker Little (72) during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars' left tackle has a chance to give the Jaguars some clarity at the left tackle spot in relief of injured Anton Harrison.

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone, left, talks with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, right, after the. Jacksonville Jaguars’ mandatory minicamp Tuesday June 10, 2025 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

The Jacksonville Jaguars can take one big swing when it comes to November's trade deadline, and here it is.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen hugs Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen after the game of an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 36-19.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a clear path forward in this week's NFL national power rankings.

Sep 21, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone on the field during pregame against the Houston Texans at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images

There is one trade target that would make sense for the Jacksonville Jaguars in every way but one.

Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone (left) and executive vice president of football operations Tony Boselli stand on the field after the game against the Tennessee Titans at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images

Ranking the Jaguars' Top NFL Trade Deadline Targets: From Realistic to Delusional

Dec 28, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen talks to NFL referee Brad Allen during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

The NFL's officials are under fire (again), but Liam Coen has only one way for Jacksonville Jaguars to avoid their issues and move forward.

John Shipley

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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