The 2012 season was the Jacksonville Jaguars' 18th in the National Football League (NFL), their first under the ownership of Shahid Khan, and the only season for head coach Mike Mularkey. The Jaguars entered the season hoping to improve on their 5–11 record from 2011 and return to the playoffs for the first time since 2007, but did not and were eliminated from postseason contention. This season marked the third time in the last five seasons in which the Jaguars finished fourth in the AFC South. The Jaguars finished with a 2–14 record, not only tying the Kansas City Chiefs for the league's worst record of 2012, but it would also be the worst in franchise history until the team went 1–15 in 2020. Their 1–7 record at home was also their worst home record in team history.
Offseason
Notable transactions
Acquisitions WR Laurent Robinson, free agent signed on March 14, 2012. QB Chad Henne, free agent signed on March 15, 2012. CB Aaron Ross, free agent signed on March 20, 2012. WR Lee Evans, free agent signed on April 16 and later released on August 12, 2012. RB Jalen Parmele, free agent signed on May 1, 2012. DE Jason Babin, claimed off waivers on November 28, 2012.
Departures
QB Luke McCown, declared free agent on March 13, 2012. DT Leger Douzable, declared free agent on March 13, 2012. WR Kassim Osgood, released on March 13, 2012. DE Matt Roth, declared free agent on March 13, 2012. RB Deji Karim, released on April 27, 2012. P Nick Harris, released on April 28, 2012. CB Drew Coleman, released on May 3, 2012. DE Aaron Kampman, released on June 7, 2012. CB Ashton Youboty, released on August 25, 2012. WR Chastin West, released on August 25, 2012. RB DuJuan Harris, released on August 25, 2012. S Courtney Greene, released on August 31, 2012. DB Rod Issac, released on August 31, 2012.
Trades Traded WR Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions on October 30, 2012 for a 2014 fifth round draft pick.
NFL draft
Notes The team traded a 1st round (7th overall) and 4th round draft selection (102nd overall) in exchange for the 1st round draft selection (5th overall) of the Buccaneers. The team traded a 7th round draft selection (214th overall) to the New York Jets in exchange for free safety Dwight Lowery. The team obtained a 7th round draft selection (228th overall) in a trade with Cincinnati Bengals.
Undrafted rookie free agents The following is a list of notable rookie free agents signed after the 2012 NFL draft: Player Position College Status Antwon Blake Cornerback UTEP Made 53-man roster Mike Brewster Center Ohio State Made 53-man roster Kevin Elliott Wide receiver Florida A&M Made 53-man roster Julian Stanford Linebacker Wagner Made 53-man roster Ryan Davis Defensive end Bethune-Cookman Made practice squad Drew Nowak Guard Western Michigan Injured reserve Matt Veldman Tight end North Dakota State Injured reserve Notes: Promoted to active roster on Oct. 5, 2012.
Staff
Final roster
Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 August 10 New York Giants W 32–31 1–0 EverBank Field Recap 2 August 17 at New Orleans Saints W 27–24 2–0 Mercedes-Benz Superdome Recap 3 August 23 at Baltimore Ravens L 17–48 2–1 M&T Bank Stadium Recap 4 August 30 Atlanta Falcons W 24–14 3–1 EverBank Field Recap
Regular season Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 9 at Minnesota Vikings 0–1 Mall of America Field Recap 2 September 16 Houston Texans L 7–27 0–2 EverBank Field Recap 3 September 23 at Indianapolis Colts W 22–17 1–2 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap 4 September 30 Cincinnati Bengals L 10–27 1–3 EverBank Field Recap 5 October 7 Chicago Bears L 3–41 1–4 EverBank Field Recap 6Bye 7 October 21 at Oakland Raiders L 23–26 1–5 O.co Coliseum Recap 8 October 28 at Green Bay Packers L 15–24 1–6 Lambeau Field Recap 9 November 4 Detroit Lions L 14–31 1–7 EverBank Field Recap 10 Indianapolis Colts L 10–27 1–8 EverBank Field Recap 11 November 18 at Houston Texans L 37–43 1–9 Reliant Stadium Recap 12 November 25 Tennessee Titans W 24–19 2–9 EverBank Field Recap 13 December 2 at Buffalo Bills L 18–34 2–10 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap 14 December 9 New York Jets L 10–17 2–11 EverBank Field Recap 15 December 16 at Miami Dolphins L 3–24 2–12 Sun Life Stadium Recap 16 December 23 New England Patriots L 16–23 2–13 EverBank Field Recap 17 December 30 at Tennessee Titans L 20–38 2–14 LP Field Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: at Minnesota Vikings
Week 2: vs. Houston Texans
Week 3: at Indianapolis Colts
Week 4: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 5: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 7: at Oakland Raiders
Week 8: at Green Bay Packers
Week 9: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 10: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 11: at Houston Texans
Week 12: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 13: at Buffalo Bills
Week 14: vs. New York Jets
Week 15: at Miami Dolphins
Week 16: vs. New England Patriots
Week 17: at Tennessee Titans
Standings Division
Conference
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