| July 22, 2019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former LB Paul Posluszny has been named No. 11 on the Jaguars All-25, the club announced today. Jaguars All-25 presented by Sharpie is a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the local media. The Jaguars’ silver celebration kicked off in mid-March with the start of the new league year and the unveiling of the team’s 25th season commemorative logo designed to embody the spirit of DUUUVAL. “I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for including me in the Jaguars All-25,” said Posluszny. “I think of all the great Jaguars that have played for the organization and to be included in that group is something very special. I loved every minute of my time with the Jaguars. I miss it and I think about it all the time because you were surrounded by great people, great teammates and coaches and most importantly, outstanding fans – the best fans in the NFL. Thank you for making it such a special experience, something that I will remember forever.” Posluszny appeared in 145 career regular season games for the Jaguars and the Buffalo Bills, totaling 1,381 tackles (984 solo), 41 passes defensed, 16.0 sacks, 15 INTs, eight forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. Since entering the NFL as a second-round pick (34th overall) with the Bills in 2007, Posluszny is one of two players (Karlos Dansby) to record at least 15.0 sacks and 15 INTs, and his 1,381 tackles are the most in the NFL over that span. Posluszny posted seven-plus tackles in 71.0 pct. (103 of 145) of his career NFL appearances, and his 103 games with seven-plus tackles are the most in the NFL since he entered the league in 2007. Posluszny, who served as a team captain for five seasons in Jacksonville, joined the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent on July 29, 2011 and appeared in 100 games for Jacksonville, posting 984 tackles, ranking second in franchise history (Daryl Smith – 1,089). Posluszny totaled 11 INTs during his tenure with the Jaguars, a team record for a linebacker. Posluszny made his first career postseason appearance in 2017, helping to lead the Jaguars to their first division title and first trip to the AFC Championship since the 1999 season. Posluszny appeared in all three postseason games for the Jaguars and made six tackles and one pass defensed. “Give me 53 Pozes and I’ll win you a championship,” said Cole Pepper, a sports reporter with WJXT and a member of the All-25 voting panel. “Nobody ever comported themselves better as a Jaguar as a pro, prepared himself better, led better by example than Paul Posluszny.” Currently, Posluszny attends graduate school and lives in Jacksonville, Fla. with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two daughters. For more information on Jaguars All-25, including stories, interviews and statistics, please visit https://www.jaguars.com/all25. JAGUARS ALL-25: 11. LB Paul Posluszny (2011-17) 12. LB Daryl Smith (2004-12) 13. C/G Brad Meester (2000-13) 14. RT Leon Searcy (1996-99) 15. LB Kevin Hardy (1996-2001) 16. SS Donovin Darius (1998-2006) 17. TE Kyle Brady (1999-2006) 18. G Vince Manuwai (2003-10) 19. LB Mike Peterson (2003-08) 20. CB Aaron Beasley (1996-2001) 21. K Josh Scobee (2004-14) 22. DT Gary Walker (1999-2001) 23. QB David Garrard (2002-10) 24. DE Joel Smeenge (1995-2000) 25. G Chris Naeole (2002-07) # # # |
