JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars want to be London's team, at least on a part-time basis.
Playing an annual home game across the pond is imperative to the long-term viability of the franchise in Jacksonville. It boosts local revenue. It increases sponsorships. It masks some of the financial challenges associated with being in one of the league's smallest markets.
It's what the Jaguars (3-4) have done each of the last five years and what they will do for the sixth consecutive season Sunday against defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia (3-4). It's also a game they hope to keep on the schedule well into the future.