JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - News of the unanimous vote to approve the sale of the Jaguars spread quickly on the team charter flight to Atlanta. Many longtime staffers are happy with the developments from the NFL owner's meetings in Dallas. Brian Sexton, the voice of the Jaguars, has been with the franchise since day one and is excited about today's news. "It's bittersweet, as Wayne has said. It's hard to believe that in three weeks Wayne Weaver won't own this franchise," Sexton said. Weaver has been supportive of Shahid Khan is his purchasing of the Jaguars, and Weaver has also said he will remain a huge supporter of the team. New owner Shahid Khan is expected attend the game along with Weaver.
There is still football to be played on Thursday night in Atlanta. The Jaguars will be facing an Atlanta Falcons team that is contending for a playoff spot in the NFC. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan had his best game as a pro last week against Carolina. Ryan threw four touchdown passes in the victory over the Panthers. The Jaguars enter the game with the NFL's leading rusher in Maurice Jones-Drew. Jones-Drew will try to follow up a four touchdown performance in a win over the Buccanneers. With the four touchdowns, Jones-Drew became the Jaguars franchise leader in touchdowns scored.
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