Headed for free agency

The Jaguars announced Monday that they won't exercise Seferian-Jenkins' contract option for 2019, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins logged 11 receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown across five games with the Jaguars in 2018, before his season was cut short due to a core-muscle injury. Jacksonville signed the tight end after his career year in 2017 with the Jets -- a campaign in which he recorded 50 catches for 357 yards and three touchdowns -- but now will elect to part ways with the 26-year-old after a single season. Seferian-Jenkins is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 13, the start…read more

Future with team not decided

Though Seferian-Jenkins, whose 2018 season was cut short due to a core-muscle injury, tweeted a message that suggested his time with the Jaguars was over, Tad Dickman, the team's director of public relations, said a decision on that front has not yet been made, NFL.com's Nick Shook reports.

Analysis: With that in mind, the Jaguars have until Feb. 19 to make a call on Seferian-Jenkins' 2019 contract option. In five games with the team before being placed on IR in October, the tight end caught 11 passes for 90 yards and a TD. The 26-year-old joined Jacksonville as a free agent after logging 50 catches for 357 yards and three TDs in 13 games for the Jets in 2017.

Undergoes surgery

Seferian-Jenkins underwent surgery Tuesday to address the core-muscle injury that resulted in his placement on injured reserve, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins will thus be stuck on injured reserve for at least the next eight weeks, but the procedure won't spell an end to his season. The 26-year-old is believed to be facing an approximate recovery time of around six weeks. If his rehab goes according to plan, he'll likely be ready to return from IR when immediately eligible Dec. 16 against Washington, assuming Jacksonville wants to use one of its two designated-to-return spots on the tight end. In the meantime, James O'Shaughnessy and…read more

Scheduled for surgery

Seferian-Jenkins is scheduled for surgery on the core muscle injury that landed him on on injured reserve, ESPN.com's Michael DiRocco reports.

Analysis: The Jaguars hope to get their top tight end back before the end of the season, though he won't be eligible to return from IR until Week 14 at Tennessee. The team will rely on James O'Shaughnessy and Niles Paul in the meantime, with a lack of pass-catching talent at tight end hinting at a heavy reliance on wide receivers and running backs in the passing game. That had already been the case even with everyone healthy, as Seferian-Jenkins has caught just 11 of 19 targets for 90 yards and a score…read more

Headed for IR

Seferian-Jenkins (core muscle) is being placed on injured reserve, but he may be able to rejoin the Jaguars later this season, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins has been playing through a core muscle injury all season, forcing the Jaguars to reduce his snap share the past two weeks. It's unclear if he's scheduled for surgery or merely a prolonged period of rest, but either way he'll be ineligible to play for the next eight weeks. James O'Shaughnessy and Niles Paul will fill in at tight end, likely forming a timeshare after both played less than half the snaps in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Chiefs.

Upgrades to full practice

Seferian-Jenkins (core-muscle injury) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Analysis: The activity was enough for Seferian-Jenkins to avoid an injury tag heading into the weekend, so he should face no limitations in Sunday's game against the Chiefs. The Jaguars' starting tight end has seen consistent volume through the first four weeks, earning either four or five targets and notching two or three receptions in each contest.

Logs limited session

Seferian-Jenkins (core-muscle injury) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins has been a fixture on the Jaguars' injury reports all season with the core-muscle issue, but it's never seriously threatened his availability for game action. His return to the practice field in any capacity Thursday suggests he likely won't be in any jeopardy of missing Sunday's showdown with the Chiefs. Through the Jaguars' first four games of 2018, the tight end has hauled in 11 of 19 targets for 90 yards and a score.

In line for return to practice

Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) is expected to return to practice Thursday.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins has frequently missed practice this season due to a core muscle issue, which was the case Wednesday as well. The injury has yet to force the tight end out of game action, though he did play a season-low 36 snaps Week 4 against the Jets. Those considering the fringe fantasy option should continue monitoring his status leading up to the Jaguars' Week 5 matchup in Kansas City.

Missing practice with core-muscle issue

Seferian-Jenkins (core-muscle injury) isn't expected to practice Wednesday.

Analysis: The same issue has resulted in Seferian-Jenkins' practice reps being restricted for each of the first four weeks of the season, but it hasn't prevented him from suiting up once game day arrived. With the Jaguars providing no indication that Seferian-Jenkins suffered any sort of setback during Sunday's win over the Jets, expect him to ultimately start at tight end and lead the position group in snaps Week 5 at Kansas City.

Sees lighter workload

Seferian-Jenkins caught two of four targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 31-12 win over the Jets.

Analysis: QB Blake Bortles totaled 388 passing yards Sunday, but Dede Westbrook and Donte Moncrief did the bulk of the damage for the Jags. Seferian-Jenkins played only 36-of-77 offensive snaps, while backups James O'Shaughnessy and Niles Paul played 34 and 28 snaps, respectively. More alarmingly, O'Shaughnessy and Paul combined to catch four-of-five targets for 39 yards. ASJ had seen the bulk of the tight end snaps through the first three weeks of the season, but it's difficult to glean anything from…read more

Good to go this week

Seferian-Jenkins (core muscle) is no longer listed on the Jaguars' Week 4 injury report.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins has caught three passes in each of his first three games this season on 14 targets overall for a combined 66 yards and one TD. His modest counting numbers provide him with a degree of utility in deeper formats, but perhaps facing the team he played for last year (the Jets) will spark the tight end's Week 4 production.

To practice again Thursday

Seferian-Jenkins (core muscle) is in line to practice again Thursday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins was limited at Wednesday's practice with an injury he's reportedly been nursing since the start of the regular season, but the tight end has yet to miss a game and seems to be on track to play again Sunday. Look for Seferian-Jenkins' workload in practice to increase throughout the week.

Limited to start week

Seferian-Jenkins (core-muscle injury) was limited at Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins was listed on the injury report with the same issue the past three weeks and has yet to miss a game. He's been oddly consistent in terms of workload, drawing exactly five targets each week while logging a snap share between 82 and 88 percent. That offers a nice baseline of what to expect from him in Sunday's game against the Jets.

Three catches Sunday

Seferian-Jenkins caught three of five targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins has three catches and five targets in each of the first three games this season, but has only 66 yards to show for it. The 25-year-old is the clear top tight end for Jacksonville, but has seen limited downfield opportunities through Week 3. Seferian-Jenkins continues to be a touchdown-reliant fantasy option as the Jaguars match up against the Jets this week.

Good to go this week

Seferian-Jenkins (core muscle) did not draw an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins will be out there if you need him this weekend, but consecutive three-catch efforts for a combined 48 receiving yards through two games are indicative of the modest fantasy ceiling the tight end possesses when he's not doing damage in the end zone, which he did in the Week 2 win over the Patriots.

Returns to practice

Seferian-Jenkins (core muscle) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins figures to suit up Sunday, but consecutive three-catch efforts for a combined 48 receiving yards through two games suggest a limited fantasy ceiling when the tight end is not catching TDs, as he did this past Sunday against the Patriots.

Expected to return to practice

Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) is expected to practice Thursday, Tad Dickman of Jaguars PR reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins sat out Wednesday's session, but it appears he will get in at least some action Thursday. Seferian-Jenkins' practice reps were limited each of the last two weeks and he still managed to play in both games, so there is reason to be optimistic that he will take the field again in Week 3.

Opening week with absence from practice

Seferian-Jenkins (core-muscle injury) will likely be listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, John Oesher of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins' absence probably isn't anything to worry about, as he missed practice time the past two weeks with the same issue before ultimately suiting up for both of the Jaguars' games. With no word that he suffered a setback in Sunday's 31-20 win over the Patriots, Seferian-Jenkins will most likely be ready to go for the Week 3 matchup with the Titans. Over the team's first two contests, the tight end has hauled in six of 10 targets for 48 yards and a score.

Hauls in touchdown

Seferian-Jenkins caught three of five targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-20 win over the Patriots.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins caught all three passes in the first half, finishing with a four-yard touchdown in the closing seconds before halftime. The 25-year-old had similar involvement Week 1 (when he caught three of five targets for 25 yards), even though the Jaguars heavily leaned on their passing attack Sunday in the absence of RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring). Seferian-Jenkins has yet to illustrate a consistent rapport with QB Blake Bortles and is likely to remain a touchdown-dependent fantasy…read more

Set to play Sunday

Seferian-Jenkins (core muscle) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots after practicing fully Friday.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins will be out there if you need him Sunday, but after catching three of five targets for 25 yards Week 1, he remains a speculative fantasy play until he can establish a steady rapport with QB Blake Bortles.

Practicing Friday

Seferian-Jenkins (core-muscle injury) was spotted at Friday's practice, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins was limited at practice both Wednesday and Thursday, and it appears he will get in at least some work Friday as well. The Jaguars will reveal Seferian-Jenkins' status for Week 2 after the team's final practice session of the week comes to a close.

Limited at practice

Seferian-Jenkins (core-muscle injury) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins dealt with the same issue last week and ended up playing 87 percent of the snaps on offense in the Jaguars' 20-15 win over the Giants on Sunday. He only caught three of five targets for 25 yards, but the playing time at least was encouraging. Seferian-Jenkins could get a few more chances Week 2 against the Patriots if Jacksonville is missing its offensive centerpiece, running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring).

Good to go for Week 1

Seferian-Jenkins (core muscle) practiced fully Friday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins is thus slated to make his regular-season debut with the Jaguars on Sunday against the Giants. The 2014 second-rounder is coming off a 2017 season in which he logged a career-high 50 catches (on 74 targets) for 357 yards and three TDs in 13 games for the Jets. He heads into the coming season as Jacksonville's top tight end, a role that should provide the 25-year-old with a decent weekly fantasy floor, more so if he develops a strong red-zone rapport with QB Blake Bortles.

Logs limited practice

The Jaguars listed Seferian-Jenkins (core-muscle injury) as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: It amounts to a step forward for the tight end, who was withheld entirely from the Jaguars' first practice of the season a day earlier. Seferian-Jenkins will attempt to upgrade to a full session Friday, which would clear up most of the concern about his availability for the Jaguars' Week 1 matchup with the Giants.

Likely to practice Thursday

Seferian-Jenkins (core-muscle injury) is expected to practice Thursday, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins was withheld from the Jaguars' inaugural practice of the regular season with the injury, but there never seemed to be much concern it would keep him off the field for long. The Jaguars should clarify whether Seferian-Jenkins was a limited or full participant in the session when the team releases its injury report shortly after practice concludes. If Seferian-Jenkins logs full participation, it would clear up any lingering doubt about his status for Sunday's game against the…read more

Dealing with core-muscle injury

Seferian-Jenkins is nursing a core-muscle injury and isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins dealt with an undisclosed issue early in the preseason but he was able to return to action for the Jaguars' dress-rehearsal game Aug. 25 against the Falcons, reeling in one of two targets for 14 yards in the contest. It's uncertain if the tight end's current injury is related to the earlier one, but it'll make his availability for the Week 1 matchup with the Giants somewhat of a question mark until he's able to get back on the practice field.

Sees two targets

Seferian-Jenkins caught one of two targets for 14 yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Falcons.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins could have had a better day on the stat sheet had a ball passed his direction not been tipped in the air -- which forced a Blake Bortles interception that killed the Jaguars' drive. No matter, the tight end might be forced into a bigger role in Jacksonville's aerial attack going forward after No. 1 receiver Marqise Lee was carted off Saturday's game with a nasty knee injury. While the severity of Lee's situation is yet to be determined, he seems likely to miss a significant…read more

Practicing to start week

Seferian-Jenkins (undisclosed) is practicing Monday, Mike Kaye of FirstCoastNews.com reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins was held out of Saturday's preseason game against Minnesota, but no injury was ever reported. He's locked in as the Jaguars' No. 1 tight end, potentially occupying an every-down role in what figures to be a run-first offense.

Will not dress Saturday

Seferian-Jenkins will not play in Saturday's exhibition game against the Vikings for undisclosed reasons.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins has not had any injuries reported, so this could just be a case of the Jaguars giving him an opportunity to rest. He currently resides atop the depth chart at tight end and by all accounts projects to remain there come Week 1. The 25-year-old is entering his sixth year in the league and first season in Jacksonville. Look for Ben Koyack and Niles Paul to see a healthy workload Saturday in his absence.

Seferian-Jenkins' new team, the Jaguars, released fellow tight end Marcedes Lewis on Tuesday.

Analysis: Lewis held the starting job in Jacksonville from 2007 to 2017, with his value as a blocker making up for receiving yardage totals below 400 each of the past five years. The decision to release the 33-year-old suggests Jacksonville may envision a three-down role for Seferian-Jenkins, one of the few tight ends in the league who comes close to matching Lewis in size. Should that ultimately be the case, Seferian-Jenkins could turn out to be a steal on his two-year, $10 million contract, a deal that…read more

Headed to Jacksonville

Seferian-Jenkins will sign with the Jaguars, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins -- whose two-year deal is worth up to $11 million -- is coming off a 2017 season that saw him post a career-high 50 catches for 357 yards and three TDS in 13 games for the Jets. Veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis is still around and the Jaguars also signed Niles Paul, but Seferian-Jenkins presumably will serve as the team's top pass-catching option at the position this season. His fantasy upside is thus tied to the performance of starting QB Blake Bortles, whose passing stats…read more

Visiting Seahawks

Seferian-Jenkins will take his first free-agent visit with the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: With Jimmy Graham heading to Green Bay and Luke Willson unsigned, the Seahawks have a glaring need at tight end, where blocking specialist Nick Vannett (back) and converted quarterback Tyrone Swoopes are the only players on the roster as free agency begins. A 2014 second-round pick, Seferian-Jenkins failed in Tampa Bay while dealing with off-field issues and disagreements with coaches, but he re-emerged as a useful dump-off target for the Jets last season, catching 50 of 74 passes for 357 yards…read more

Seferian-Jenkins is "highly unlikely" to return to the Jets in 2018, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins resurrected his NFL career in 2017 after a disastrous tenure with the Buccaneers, ultimately finishing the season with 50 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games. His final stat line isn't entirely indicative of his effectiveness as he had multiple catches called back due to questionable penalties, but he nonetheless proved he can be an effective offensive weapon when given the opportunity. The Falcons and Seahawks are rumored to be the two teams with the most…read more

Seferian-Jenkins finished the 2017 season with 50 catches on 74 targets for 357 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games.

Analysis: While the total production wasn't overly impressive, Seferian-Jenkins had one of the better offensive seasons for a Jets tight end in recent memory. In fact, he had multiple touchdowns overturned this season due to questionable calls (or questionable NFL rules), which would have obviously boosted his total production. That said, he was never used much as a high-volume receiver, and it's unlikely to happen if he returns next year. The unrestricted free agent has indicated that he would like to…read more

Seferian-Jenkins (ribs/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Patriots.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins' absence in the Jets' season finale comes as no surprise after he was originally listed as doubtful heading into the weekend. Eric Tomlinson figures to see a majority of the reps at tight end with Seferian-Jenkins sidelined.

Seferian-Jenkins (ribs/foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at New England.

Analysis: After missing every practice this week due to rib and foot injuries, Seferian will almost certainly be wearing street clothes Sunday. Expect Eric Tomlinson to handle the bulk of the Jets' tight end reps this weekend.

Seferian-Jenkins (foot/rib) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The tight end has opened Week 17 preparations with back-to-back absences in practice, making it uncertain if he'll be able to give it a go for the season finale against the Patriots. Seferian-Jenkins is averaging just three receptions and 23 yards over his last eight games and hasn't reached the end zone during that span, so his fantasy ceiling looks fairly limited even if he gains clearance to play Sunday.

Seferian-Jenkins missed Wednesday's practice with foot and rib injuries, Connor Hughes of NJ.com reports.

Analysis: Seferian-Jenkins hasn't missed a game since opening the year with a two-game suspension, but his fast start feels like a distant memory. He hasn't found the end zone since Week 7 and has caught just 11 passes for 69 yards the past five weeks. ASJ did record a career-best mark of eight receptions when the Jets and Patriots squared off back in Week 6.

Seferian-Jenkins caught both of his targets for 13 yards during Sunday's loss to the Saints.

Analysis: After scoring touchdowns in Weeks 5 to 7, Seferian-Jenkins has eclipsed 30 receiving yards just once, as the Jets' passing game has reverted back to the past few years of not utilizing the tight end much. With a home game against the Chargers coming up, Seferian-Jenkins is likely to spend much of his time on the line trying to slow down Joey Bosa.

Seferian-Jenkins caught two of three targets for seven yards during Sunday's 38-31 win over the Chiefs.

Analysis: The seven yards came out to a season low for Seferian-Jenkins, and he's now been held to two catches in three of his last four games after starting the season with six straight games with at least three. The big-bodied target is seeing competition from Eric Tomlinson, who logged 43 offensive snaps to Seferian-Jenkins' 58 on Sunday, but Tomlinson is not much of a receiving threat. The true competition is coming on the outside as Jermaine Kearse and Robby Anderson have gotten hot on the…read more

Seferian-Jenkins nabbed two of seven targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 35-27 loss to Carolina.

Analysis: Sunday was the second time in three games that Seferian-Jenkins was limited to two catches, the only such games of the season. It might be that defenses are key on stopping the big-bodied target, but he should be expected to turn things around. Seferian-Jenkins saw the field on 59 offensive plays on Sunday, 31 more than any other Jets tight end, and has been targeted at least five times in seven of nine contests this season. As Robby Anderson and Jermaine Kearse keep testing defenses on the…read more

Seferian-Jenkins brought in six of nine targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Buccaneers.

Analysis: ASF was held in check for a considerable portion of the contest, but he was able to put together a fourth-quarter surge that enabled him to post his best receiving yardage total of 2017. The fourth-year tight end has proven to be an ideal fit within the Jets' offensive scheme, and despite not getting into the end zone since Week 7, his 39 receptions are certainly keeping him relevant in PPR formats. He'll look to build in Sunday's effort against the Panthers in Week 12 following a Week 11 bye.