Two Jacksonville players who got in hot water last week could possibly be former Jacksonville players by 4:00 p.m. ET Tuesday.
For starters, it’s common knowledge in league circles that the Jacksonville Jaguars are shopping Quentin Groves.
Groves, a second-round pick in 2008 as a defensive end, has been moved this year to linebacker. On the team’s current depth chart, Groves is listed as a third-stringer.
Groves was involved in an automobile accident on the way to the airport last week for the team flight to Seattle. He missed the plane because of it.
There also are rumblings that receiver Mike Sims-Walker could be available, too.
Sims-Walker is regarded as an up-and-comer. A third-round pick in 2007, he flashed promise in 2008 with a 107-yard game. But injuries then limited his effectiveness the rest of the season.
This year, he has generated 278 receiving yards and three scores in three starts. But his surprise deactivation last week might have landed him in a doghouse from which he’ll have a hard time emerging.
The Ravens and Dolphins are widely believed to be looking for help at receiver. It’s unknown whether either team has spoken to the Jags about Sims-Walker.
It could be that the Jags are willing to move him if someone will pay a premium based on his perceived potential. It’s also possible that the Jaguars are trying to ensure that Sims-Walker has gotten the message regarding his “violation of team itinerary,” which reportedly was fancy talk for hooking up.