Mekhi Sargent RB FA Mon 4/3/23 3:40 PM
Mekhi Sargent
RB FA
The Jaguars waived Sargent on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Sargent will head to waivers despite signing a future/reserve contract with Jacksonville back in January, as the 25-year-old found himself buried on the depth chart following the signings of D'Ernest Johnson and Qadree Ollison. The 2021 undrafted free agent spent the entirety of last year on the Jaguars' practice squad, and the dual-threat running back now will look for another opportunity with a new team heading into next season.
Mekhi Sargent RB FA Mon 1/23/23 6:30 PM
Mekhi Sargent
RB FA
The Jaguars' signed Sargent to a reserve/future contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sargent landed a practice-squad deal with the Jaguars after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster to begin the season. He was never elevated for any contests, but with his new contract, he'll be able to stick around the organization and compete for a larger role during the offseason. The Iowa product made seven appearances for three different teams (Jaguars, Rams and Titans) during his rookie campaign in 2021, totaling 16 touches for 71 yards.
Mekhi Sargent RB FA Thu 9/1/22 1:22 PM
Mekhi Sargent
RB FA
Jacksonville signed Sargent to the practice squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Sargent appeared in seven games last season between the Titans, Rams and Jaguars. The dual-threat running back will now look to continue his development in Jacksonville.
Mekhi Sargent RB FA Tue 8/30/22 4:04 PM
Mekhi Sargent
RB FA
The Jaguars waived Sargent on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Sargent appeared in seven games for three different teams (Jaguars, Rams and Titans) as a rookie in 2021 but failed to make a sizable impact. The Iowa running back displayed his dual-threat ability during the preseason, rushing 11 times for 41 yards while catching five of six targets for 30 yards. However, he still finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. It's possible the second-year running back returns to Jacksonville on a practice squad deal.
Mekhi Sargent RB FA Sun 8/7/22 5:50 PM
Mekhi Sargent
RB FA
Sargent had five carries for 22 yards and caught all five of his targets for 37 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Sargent led Jacksonville in both carries and receptions with the team's top weapons all sitting out the Hall of Fame Game. Snoop Conner currently is listed as the No. 3 running back behind Travis Etienne (illness) and James Robinson (Achilles), but Sargent may be the next man up, which could result in significant run during the preseason.
Mekhi Sargent RB FA Fri 3/11/22 1:38 PM
Mekhi Sargent
RB FA
The Jaguars have extended a contract tender to Sargent.
EDGE Analysis
Sargent, who was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars from the Rams this past December, played in seven total games in 2021 en route to recording five carries for 11 yards. Looking ahead to the coming season, the 5-8, 208-pounder will look to compete for a depth role in a Jacksonville backfield that also includes James Robinson (Achilles) and Travis Etienne (foot).
Mekhi Sargent RB FA Wed 1/12/22 5:24 PM
Mekhi Sargent
RB FA
Sargent had one carry for two yards and failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 26-11 win over the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Sargent was inactive for his first game with Jacksonville after being claimed off waivers in late December, but he suited up and played two offensive snaps during the third quarter Week 18. The rookie UDFA out of Iowa will enter the offseason as an exclusive rights free agent, so he'll remain with the Jaguars if the team tenders him a contract.
Mekhi Sargent RB FA Sun 1/2/22 12:11 PM
Mekhi Sargent
RB FA
Sargent (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game at New England.
EDGE Analysis
Sargent was claimed off waivers from the Rams at the start of the week but won't be suiting up for his first game with the Jaguars. Nathan Cottrell is up from the practice squad to provide depth behind Dare Ogunbowale and Ryquell Armstead.
Mekhi Sargent RB FA Mon 12/27/21 4:43 PM
Mekhi Sargent
RB FA
Sargent was claimed off waivers by Jacksonville on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Sargent was waived by the Rams over the weekend but was quickly able to latch on with a new team. Jacksonville lost starting tailback James Robinson to a torn Achilles versus the Jets on Sunday, and Sargent should provide backfield depth in the wake of the injury. Dare Ogunbowale is the current favorite to take over as the Jaguars' top running back down the stretch.
Mekhi Sargent RB FA Sat 12/25/21 11:05 PM
Mekhi Sargent
RB FA
The Rams waived Sargent on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Sargent is a roster casualty after the Rams activated two running backs from IR (Jake Funk and Buddy Howell) and another from the reserve/non-football injury list (Cam Akers) in recent days. In six appearances between the L.A. and Tennessee this season, Sargent racked up four carries for nine yards.