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Justin Blackmon | Wide Receiver

Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Age / DOB:  (23) / 1/9/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 207
College: Oklahoma State
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Coach Gus Bradley said he's giving suspended WR Justin Blackmon a clean slate.
Blackmon has two DUI arrests and a four-game substance-abuse violation on his resume since 2010. But none of that occurred while Bradley was in contact with the 2012 No. 5 overall pick. The pair is having regular conversations as Blackmon tries to stabilize his life and career. "He's never done anything wrong with me. It'd be different if I was talking to him and I didn't feel like we were connecting at all. I do feel a connection," Bradley said. May 15 - 10:40 AM
Source: Florida Times Union

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Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Speaking to reporters Monday, suspended WR Justin Blackmon denied that he has a problem with substance abuse.

Overcoming denial is supposed to be step one in substance-abuse recovery, and it appears Blackmon hasn't even cleared that hurdle. He's been popped for DUI twice since 2010 and will open the 2013 season on a four-game suspension for substance-abuse violations unrelated to either arrest. Blackmon clearly has a problem. Hopefully the Jaguars can help him rectify it.
Source: Ryan O'Halloran on Twitter
May 13 - 2:29 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

The new Jaguars' regime has reportedly found suspended WR Justin Blackmon to be "too easily distracted" and prone to focus errors on the field.

This isn't about Blackmon's four-game substance-abuse suspension. The Jags are concerned about Blackmon's lack of on-field "consistency," which they believe "affects his performance." The new regime does "like Blackmon's talent," but may be wary he'll never realize it until he gets his head on straight.
Source: National Football Post
May 5 - 1:25 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Jaguars coach Gus Bradley threw support behind Justin Blackmon following his four-game suspension for a substance-abuse violation.

Bradley said he's had "six or seven" conversations with Blackmon since the Jags were notified of his ban. "I told Justin I do trust him," said the rookie coach. "We both have to earn each other’s trust and I don’t want trust to be mistaken for being naïve. ... We’ve had great conversations." Bradley insists he has "confidence in Justin" and "we’re looking forward to the challenge."
Source: Florida Times Union
May 3 - 1:56 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

The Jaguars have no intention of releasing suspended WR Justin Blackmon.

Thanks to a unique contract, the Jags could cut Blackmon without having to pay the roughly $10 million left on his $18.5 million rookie deal. ESPN's Paul Kuharsky says he knows "for sure" that won't happen. "He realizes he's at a crossroad, not only in his career but in his life," GM David Caldwell said. Blackmon will be eligible to participate in training camp and preseason. He'll then miss the first four games before being reinstated on the Monday before Week 5. Blackmon's recurring ill-advised decision making has become a major concern for his fantasy value, both in the short and long term. He'll be suspended a full year if he gets popped again.
Source: ESPN.com
May 1 - 8:16 AM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Justin Blackmon's four-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy didn't stem from his two drunk-driving arrests.

It's possible Blackmon's pre-NFL arrests counted as two strikes, because a four-game ban for violating the substance-abuse policy requires at least three infractions. They were not the driving impetus for his suspension, however. Adderall is also not a possibility, as it falls under the PED policy. Blackmon would be facing a year-long suspension for another violation.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Apr 30 - 9:09 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

NFL suspended Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.

Blackmon has been arrested twice for drunk driving, but both offenses were settled before he signed his rookie contract. He was not suspended. It means he's committed a new violation. The Jags protected themselves against future transgressions in Blackmon's contract, writing in language that wiped away all his post-signing bonus ($7.11 million) guarantees if he were suspended. Blackmon will be eligible to return October 6 against the Rams. The Jags now have a massive hole opposite Cecil Shorts. Mohamed Massaquoi will likely be asked to step in while Jordan Shipley mans the slot.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Apr 30 - 4:02 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Justin Blackmon set franchise rookie records for receptions (64), receiving yards (865) and average per reception (13.5) while tying Matt Jones for most receiving touchdowns (5) this season.

After struggling mightily early in the season, Blackmon finally got on track once Chad Henne replaced Blaine Gabbert under center. He ended up 28th in fantasy points. Blackmon's final eight games of the season prorate to an 82/1,280/8 stat line over a full season.
Source: jaguars.com
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 05:26:00 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Justin Blackmon caught six balls for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' Week 17 loss to the Titans.

The fifth overall pick in April's draft, Blackmon wraps up an inconsistent rookie year with 64 catches for 865 yards and five scores, averaging 13.5 yards per reception. It's worth noting that Blackmon got 27.3 percent of his yardage for the season in a Week 11 game against Houston in which he came away with a 7-236-1 line. Blackmon's athleticism and vertical speed were disappointing in his first year, but improved quarterback play and shorter pass patterns could give his production an uptick in 2013. He is impressive after the catch and generally has sure hands. Blackmon's 2012 performance did not live up to his draft status, however, and it wasn't even close.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 04:15:00 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Justin Blackmon caught seven passes for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' 23-16, Week 16 loss to the Patriots.

Blackmon saw a team-high 12 targets against a Patriots defense that was minus Alfonzo Dennard coming in, and then was eventually without Aqib Talib for much of the contest. His touchdown came from three yards out in the first quarter, but he was also over-shot on two other end zone targets on the day. With New England taking Cecil Shorts away, Blackmon and slot man Jordan Shipley were the beneficiaries. The 2-13 Jaguars will travel to Tennessee in Week 17. Blackmon caught five passes for 62 yards and a score against the Titans in Week 12.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 04:30:00 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Justin Blackmon caught six balls for 93 yards in the Jaguars' Week 15 loss to the Dolphins.

And his day could have been much bigger. Backup OT Guy Whimper cost Blackmon a 27-yard touchdown when Whimper failed to report as eligible, and Blackmon also had a pretty catch down the left sideline for a would-be gain of about 25 called back due to a holding penalty at the line of scrimmage. Continuing to show signs of improvement after a painfully slow start, Blackmon will be a viable WR3 when the Jaguars host New England in Week 16.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 04:22:00 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Justin Blackmon caught six passes for 57 yards in Jacksonville's Week 14 loss to the Jets.

Blackmon, while working mostly against Antonio Cromartie, caught just six of his 12 targets from Chad Henne. Blackmon received no help from his receiving partners in crime. Kevin Elliott got the start in place of Cecil Shorts (concussion) and had a day to forget. Henne was overly erratic as well. Jacksonville will trek down to Miami next week.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 05:04:00 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Jets coach Rex Ryan said Antonio Cromartie will cover Justin Blackmon "most of the time" Sunday.

Coming off a 1/9/0 line against the Bills last week, Blackmon was already going to be a weak WR3 option. This should seal the deal. Cromartie has been among the league's top shadow corners this season, shutting down the likes of Larry Fitzgerald (1/23/0) and Brandon Lloyd (3/26/0) in the last two weeks. If Cecil Shorts (concussion) is able to suit up Sunday, he should be in for a boatload of targets.
Related: Antonio Cromartie, Cecil Shorts
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 10:56:00 AM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Justin Blackmon was held to nine yards on one reception at Buffalo in Week 13.

It was just the second time in the past six weeks that the rookie failed to score or top 50 yards. Blackmon was targeted six times, but dropped one pass at the 5-yard line and had another bounce of his out-stretched hands inside the red zone. Outside of Cecil Shorts, the entire Jags passing game struggled in a driving rain. Blackmon will be hard to trust as a WR3 option versus the Jets in Week 14.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 05:31:00 PM
Justin Blackmon - WR - Jaguars

Justin Blackmon (groin) returned to Jaguars practice Friday and is listed as probable for Week 13.

He's good to go after Thursday's scare. With Chad Henne playing at a career-best level, Blackmon has graduated to WR3 value after a painfully slow first half of his rookie year. Chris Wesseling has him 32nd among wideouts in Week 13.
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 01:15:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Blaine Gabbert
2Chad Henne
3Matt Scott
4Jordan Rodgers
RB1Maurice Jones-Drew
2Justin Forsett
3Denard Robinson
4Jordan Todman
5De'Leon Eskridge
GLB1Maurice Jones-Drew
2Justin Forsett
3RB1Maurice Jones-Drew
2Justin Forsett
FB1Lonnie Pryor
2Will Ta'ufo'ou
WR11Cecil Shorts
2Jordan Shipley
3Toney Clemons
4Mike Brown
5Jeremy Ebert
WR21Justin Blackmon
2Mohamed Massaquoi
3Ace Sanders
4Taylor Price
5Tobais Palmer
WR31Jordan Shipley
TE1Marcedes Lewis
2Allen Reisner
3Ryan Otten
4Brett Brackett
5Isaiah Stanback
K1Josh Scobee