Savage recorded 51 total tackles and six passes defended, including one interception, over 13 games in 2024. The first-year Jaguar started all 13 games he appeared in this season, playing more than 90 percent of the team's defensive snaps in eight contests. However, Savage tallied the same amount of total tackles as he did in 2023 with the Packers, despite playing 190 more defensive snaps and appearing in three more games in 2024. The Maryland product showed flashes of brilliance, nonetheless, posting the most passes defended since his 2021 campaign. Savage is expected to remain one of Jacksonville's starting safeties in 2025, having signed a three-year, $21.75 million deal with the team last offseason.
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Team
Jacksonville Jaguars
Birthdate
7/30/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 198 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 1; Pk (GB)
Birthplace
Newark, DE, USA
Position
SAF
College
Maryland
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Jacksonville Jaguars
2024-Present
(1 season)
Green Bay Packers
2019-2024
(5 seasons)
Savage recorded 51 total tackles and six passes defended, including one interception, over 13 games in 2024. The first-year Jaguar started all 13 games he appeared in this season, playing more than 90 percent of the team's defensive snaps in eight contests. However, Savage tallied the same amount of total tackles as he did in 2023 with the Packers, despite playing 190 more defensive snaps and appearing in three more games in 2024. The Maryland product showed flashes of brilliance, nonetheless, posting the most passes defended since his 2021 campaign. Savage is expected to remain one of Jacksonville's starting safeties in 2025, having signed a three-year, $21.75 million deal with the team last offseason.
Savage passed concussion protocol and has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Colts, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports. Savage was inactive for Week 17 after being concussed the previous week. The veteran safety should resume his full-time role on the back end of Jacksonville's secondary for the regular-season finale. Through 12 contests this season, Savage has logged 42 tackles (33 solo), including two TFLs, and six pass breakups, including one interception.
Savage (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Savage entered concussion protocols during the Jaguars' Week 16 loss to the Raiders, which caused him to be sidelined for Week 17 against the Titans. His ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is progressing through the league's five-step concussion protocol, though he'd have to clear it completely in order to play against the Colts on Sunday.
Savage (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans. Savage was concussed in last Sunday's game against the Raiders and remains in the league's protocol. Veteran Andrew Wingard took over at safety next to Andre Cisco following Savage's exit and figures to draw the start Sunday against Tennessee.
Savage has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Raiders. Savage took a hit to the head in the second quarter and went to the sidelines to be evaluated for a concussion. He won't be able to play in Week 17 against the Titans on Sunday, Dec. 29 until he clears the league's five-step concussion protocols. With Savage done for the day, Andrew Wingard will be the Jaguars' lone backup safety for the rest of Sunday's contest.
Savage (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders. Savage suffered a head injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game and is being evaluated for a concussion. Andrew Wingard will serve as the Jaguars' backup safety behind Andre Cisco and Antonio Johnson for as long as Savage is sidelined.
Savage recorded five total tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed in Sunday's 32-25 loss to the Jets. Savage finished second on the team in takedowns, trailing only cornerback Tyson Campbell's six tackles in the loss. Savage has now produced 41 total tackles (33 solo) and six passes defensed, including an interception, over 11 games in his first season with the Jaguars.
Savage (ankle) was absent from the Jaguars' injury report Wednesday. Savage exited the Jaguars' Week 13 loss to the Texans after sustaining an ankle injury, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report suggests that he's already recovered. The first-year Jaguar is expected to serve as Jacksonville's top backup free safety, playing behind Antonio Johnson as the season progresses.
Savage sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Texans, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports. Prior to his exit in the second half, Savage had tallied seven tackles (all solo), which ended up pacing the Jaguars in Week 13. He's been handling a large role in the defense for some time, earning at least 90 percent of the snaps in the five games before a Week 12 bye. As a result, Savage's status will be one to monitor as the team gears up for next Sunday's contest at Tennessee.