The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Monday morning that they would be removing the final remaining tarps over two portions of the upper deck in EverBank Field. While I’m sure the ignorant punchlines won’t cease, but at least the eyesore will finally be long gone.
“Getting rid of the tarps has been our goal since Shad Khan purchased the team in 2012. Given the strength of our home schedule and the enthusiasm from the community, we will move forward without the tarps in 2018,” Jaguars President Mark Lamping said via a team press release. “Our fans created a real home field advantage for our final 2017 regular season games and home playoff appearance.