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Mychal Rivera: Option declined for 2018
The Jaguars declined Rivera's (wrist) $1.25 million team option for 2018 on Tuesday, making the tight end an unrestricted free agent March 14, Mike Kaye of FirstCoastNews.com reports.
Rivera will finish his Jacksonville tenure without ever having played a down after a preseason wrist injury resulted in the Jaguars shuffling him to injured reserve prior to the opener. The 27-year-old was at risk of being cut following the preseason even if he had stayed healthy, so it wasn't a major surprise the Jaguars decided to part ways with him. Rivera displayed some aptitude as a pass catcher during his first four seasons in the league with the Raiders, but his poor blocking is something that could limit him to a deep reserve role no matter where he lands next.
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Jaguars' Mychal Rivera: Placed on IR
Rivera (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Friday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
An unspecified wrist injury doomed Rivera's first season with the Jaguars before it even started. He's likely stuck on IR through season's end.
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Jaguars' Mychal Rivera: Could be released
Rivera (wrist) isn't a lock to make the Jaguars' final roster, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Rivera hasn't practiced since Aug. 1 and is set to miss the entire preseason, putting his Week 1 availability in serious question. The extended absence could impact his role even if he stays with the team, as he hasn't had an opportunity to prove that he's deserving of a key role in the offense. The team doesn't have a proven pass-catching option at tight end to complement 33-year-old starter Marcedes Lewis.
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Jaguars' Mychal Rivera: Won't play Thursday
Rivera (wrist) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Panthers, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Rivera has yet to appear in the preseason for the Jaguars. The wrist injury has prevented Rivera from sewing up the No. 3 tight end gig, and if it lingers into the upcoming week, his roster spot could be in jeopardy as well.
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Jaguars' Mychal Rivera: No practice Saturday
Rivera (wrist) didn't practice Saturday, Ryan O'Halloran of Jacksonville.com reports.
Rivera missed both of the Jaguars' first two preseason games due to the wrist injury. Though he's yet to return to practice, there hasn't been any concern Rivera is in danger of missing Week 1.
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Jaguars' Mychal Rivera: Misses Thursday's game
Rivera (undisclosed) did not play in Thursday night's preseason game against the Buccaneers, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Rivera is dealing with an undisclosed injury and has now sat out both of the Jaguars' preseason games. Very little information has been released on Rivera's injury, so there is currently no timetable for his return.
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Jaguars' Mychal Rivera: Doesn't practice Monday
Rivera (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
Rivera previously sat out last week's preseason opener. Since the details of his injury remain guarded, it's difficult to say when he'll be back on the practice field.
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Jaguars' Mychal Rivera: Not expected to play Thursday
Rivera (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Patriots, Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union reports.
Rivera is nursing an undisclosed injury, per WTLV's Mike Kaye, so his absence isn't a shocker. It's unlikely veteran Marcedes Lewis gets much action either, so Ben Koyack and Neal Sterling should be in store for a significant workload.
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Jaguars' Mychal Rivera: Could open as No. 1 tight end
Rivera could open the season as the Jaguars' No. 1 tight end, the Florida Times-Union reports.
While the Jags haven't released an official depth chart, Rivera will likely have the advantage over veteran Marcedes Lewis, who's more effective as a run blocker at this point in his career. With Julius Thomas out of the mix, Rivera will have an opportunity to bounce back after a pair of disappointing seasons in Oakland that came on the heels of a breakout year in 2014. Last season, the 26-year-old Rivera caught a career-low 18 passes for 192 yards and one touchdown, as rookie Clive Walford emerged as Derek Carr's favored tight end target.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 245 lbs |
| Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Age: 33 |
| School: Tennessee |
| Experience: 6 |