The Jacksonville Jaguars fanbase was shocked a week ago to learn that starting linebacker and team captain Telvin Smith had announced he will sit out the 2019 season and was vague about his..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBig Cat Countrya Jacksonville Jaguars communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsJaguarsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Jaguars Free Agency 2016Jaguars Film RoomNFL DraftJaguars Injury NewsLatest NewsTelvin Smith’s Jaguars teammates unsurprisingly support himNew Jacksonville Jaguars Hoodie ,18commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareTelvin Smith’s Jaguars teammates unsurprisingly support himKirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe Jacksonville Jaguars fanbase was shocked a week ago to learn that starting linebacker and team captain Telvin Smith had announced he will sit out the 2019 season and was vague about his reasons. There’s obviously something going on serious enough that Smith felt it was walking away from millions of dollars in 2019 to take care.Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone indicated he hasn’t been able to speak with Smith, however he did offer his support for whatever was going on and that sometimes football isn’t the most important thing. Smith’s teammates Calais Campbell and Myles Jack shared the same kind of sentiment, but they have actually spoken with the Jaguars linebacker.″I was able to speak to him a little bit you know and that was good for me,″ Campbell told Jon Reid of The Florida Times-Union. ″He’s an incredible guy, knows the game of football. When he says he needs a moment, need some time, you have to respect that. This is guy that dedicated his life to the game and has for a long time. I’m here for him.″″We’ve had communication http://www.jaguarsfanstore.com/Gardner-Minshew-II-Jersey ,″ Jack told Reid. ″On my end, everything is clear. I completely understand where he’s coming from and I think on his end there’s more important things he needs to take care of in his life than the game of football, which I respect. I think that’s great because it’s hard for a lot of people to walk away from this game. The way he’s doing it on his own terms, you got to respect it. I’m definitely going to miss him out there.″As for some speculation on Myles Jack moving to the weakside linebacker position to replace Smith in the lineup, the now veteran linebacker indicated that he feels comfortable at middle linebacker. LONDON (AP)Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan has made an offer to buy Wembley Stadium from the English Football Association, increasing the prospect of an NFL franchise in London.Wembley has staged regular-season NFL games since 2007 and the Jaguars started playing at the stadium in 2013 – the year Khan bought London soccer club Fulham.Khan offered about 600 million pounds ($840 million) for the national soccer stadium, which would continue to host England national team games. The governing body would retain the rights to hospitality packages for games Ryquell Armstead Jersey , which are valued at 300 million pounds.Wembley, which first opened in 1923, was rebuilt at a cost of 800 million pounds before reopening in 2007. The Jaguars have a deal through 2020 to play games in London.”The games the Jaguars play at Wembley are essential to the financial stability of the Jaguars in Jacksonville, which is one of the smallest markets in the NFL,” Khan said. ”If my ownership interests were to include Wembley Stadium, it would protect the Jaguars’ position in London at a time when other NFL teams are understandably becoming more interested in this great city. And the stronger the Jaguars are in London, the more stable and promising the Jaguars’ future will be in Jacksonville.”Khan said a takeover of Wembley would ”have no impact on Craven Cottage http://www.jaguarsfanstore.com/Quincy-Williams-II-Jersey ,” which is his soccer team’s current home in the Fulham district of west London by the River Thames.Selling off Wembley would give the FA about 500 million pounds to invest in grassroots soccer, which could increase the chances of the England team winning its first World Cup title since 1966.”For the FA,” Khan said, ”it would mean Wembley Stadium returning to private ownership, permitting the FA to direct its full attention to its mandate to develop talent and serve the game with the vast resources it would realize from the sale.”An FA delegation, including England coach Gareth Southgate, attended the Super Bowl in Minneapolis in February.”I’ve enjoyed a rewarding relationship with The Football Association for years and my more recent exchanges and time spent with (chief executive) Martin Glenn have served to further strengthen a connection with the FA that made it natural and ultimately possible for both parties to consider this transaction Josh Oliver Jersey ,” Khan said.”Should we be fortunate to close on the purchase, it’s important to stress that the spirit and essence of Wembley would be unchanged. Wembley is a special place, beloved in London and known throughout the world.”NFL games will also be played later this year at the new north London stadium of Premier League club Tottenham, which is under construction.In tandem with the Tottenham deal, Waller said the Jaguars owning Wembley ”would allow for even greater flexibility in scheduling future NFL games in London.”—Rob Harris is at www.twitter.com/RobHarris and www.facebook.com/RobHarrisReports