Jaguars Beat Falcons

With the starters being held back for insurance purposes, it was up to the Jaguars backups to defeat the Falcons, and they came through in Atlanta 20-17. Charles Sharon caught two touchdown passes, one each from starter David Garrard and Quinn Gray, each of whom also suffered an interception. In all, Sharon caught three passes for 45 yards. "I think it was a good idea, so young guys could get in and get some experience," Sharon said. "And it may have kept some guys from getting injured.

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Greg Jones Out

Jaguars running back Greg Jones will miss the season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left knee.

Jones, the team's starting fullback and Fred Taylor's primary backup, injured his knee against Tampa Bay. Coach Jack Del Rio initially said it was a sprained medial collateral ligament, but tests revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

"It's unfortunate," Del Rio said. "He's a great football player. He's my kind of guy. I have a lot of respect and admiration for the way he plays the game and the way he prepares himself. I can't say enough about him. He's a great young man and I know he'll come back strong. We're going to miss him."

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Paul Spicer Signs With Jaguars.

Defensive end Paul Spicer signed a new three-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Terms of Spicer's new deal were not announced.

Spicer had two years remaining on his original four-year contract, but opted for a deal that extended his contract through the 2008 season.

"I've been busting my hump since I've been here to become a starter," Spicer said. "Now I'm going to let my play get me paid.

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