Jaguars’ Receiver Justin Blackmon ‘Doing Very Well’ In Rehab

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon has checked into rehab and Coach Gus Bradley tells the Associated Press that Blackmon is, “doing very well and learning a lot.”

Blackmon’s agent, Todd France, has been keeping in constant contact with the Jaguars’ front office, making sure they know about his client’s willingness to get the help he needs.

The wide receiver checked into a 90-day program at an undisclosed location, and has completed nearly half of his time at the facility.

Bradley revealed that the decision was completely voluntary. Justin Blackmon was suspended in November without pay after he abused the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. Previously Blackmon was suspended for four games, before playing in four games and then receiving another substance-abuse policy suspension.

Bradley and his staff have not had direct contract with the wide receiver. NFL rules forbid coaches and general managers from having contact with players who are suspended indefinitely.

After his arrest on July 23 for marijuana possession, team owner Owner Shad Khan said Blackmon would remain on the team’s roster. “I think it’s very important for him to get the help,” Khan said. “I think that’s the most important thing. … I think it’s good for him and good for us. We want him to get the help and really beat this.”

However, more troubles led the team to select receivers Marqise Lee and Allen Robinson in the second round of May’s NFL draft. They then picked up undrafted rookie Allen Hurns, who has already racked up 12 catches for 254 yards and three touchdowns in his first four games.

Before he was hit with various substance abuse suspensions, Justin Blackmon caught 29 passes for 415 yards and a touchdown in the four games he played last season. In 20 career games he has 93 catches for 1,280 yards and six TDs.

Blackmon still hopes to regain control over his addictions and return to the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Jaguars’ Receiver Justin Blackmon ‘Doing Very Well’ In Rehab