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Former NFL head coach Dom Capers has joined Jacksonville’s coaching staff as senior defensive assistant Marcell Dareus Jerseys 2019 , returning to the Jaguars two decades after his first stint with the team.RT Cedric OgbuehiIt’s official: Jaguars agree to terms with Super Bowl MVP QB Nick FolesJaguars, guard A.J. Cann agree to terms on 3-year contractJaguars reportedly agree to 4-year, $88 million deal with QB Nick FolesJaguars cut 5 veterans, including defensive lineman Malik Jackson Black D.J. Hayden Jerseys , safety Tashaun GipsonThe team says Capers will work closely with defensive coordinator Todd Wash and the other assistants on that side of the ball.Capers served as Jacksonville’s defensive coordinator from 1999-2000 under current executive Tom Coughlin.Capers was the head coach of two NFL expansion teams 鈥?the Carolina Panthers (1995-98) and the Houston Texans (2002-05). Most recently, he served as Green Bay’s defensive coordinator (2009-17). He was out of the league last season, but spent countless time at Jacksonville’s practice facility.Jaguars coach Doug Marrone says Capers “has career experiences and accomplishments that will benefit our coaches and our players. He adds a unique perspective and veteran presence that will be valuable assets to immediately help us.”The Jaguars also released place-kicker Kai Forbath on Tuesday. Forbath played the final three games of the regular season in place of injured starter Josh Lambo, who was set to hit free agency in March.Lambo signed a four-year, $15.5 million contract extension last week D.J. Hayden Jerseys 2019 , making Forbath expendable. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t expect running back Leonard Fournette to play in the season finale at Houston.Coach Doug Marrone listed Fournette (ankle/foot) as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Texans (10-5). The second-year pro has missed practice all week.Marrone ruled out cornerback A.J. Bouye (toe), place-kicker Josh Lambo (groin) and right tackle Josh Wells (concussion). The Jaguars (5-10) placed Lambo and Wells on injured reserve Friday and waived linebacker Martrell Spaight. They filled the open roster sports by activating linebacker Donald Payne from IR and promoting running back Dimitri Flowers and quarterback Tanner Lee from the practice squad.Fournette already has missed seven games this season, including six because of a strained right hamstring. He also was suspended without pay one week for leaving the sideline and instigating a fight at Buffalo.If the former LSU star is sidelined again, it would be the 11th game he’s missed in two seasons. His durability and maturity — he’s been suspended Black Donte Moncrief Jerseys , fined and benched — have raised questions about his long-term future with the franchise.