Jones-Drew has been actively involved with the NFL’s Fuel Up to Play 60 program, a league-wide initiative to combat youth obesity.  The emphasis is on daily activity, fitness, and nutrition for better health.  More information about the program can be found at http://www.fueluptoplay60.com. 

“I’m honored and excited to be asked to go to our nation’s capitol to represent the NFL at this forum,” Jones-Drew said. “Tackling youth obesity is very important, and is an issue that both the First Lady and the NFL have been vocal about. We need to get the word out and I’m pleased to be asked to participate.”

The luncheon, presented in partnership with the National Dairy Council and its affiliates, is designed to increase awareness about this national health issue and policy priority.

Jones-Drew will also attend a luncheon at the Newseum on Wednesday, March 17 where First Lady Michelle Obama will participate in the magazine’s Executive Forum on childhood obesity entitled, “Challenges and Ways to Promote Health and Wellness in America’s Communities.”  Obama started a nationwide campaign, Let’s Move, to tackle the problem of childhood obesity in a generation.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- QUOTES ON THE FREE AGENT SIGNINGS OF DEFENSIVE END AARON KAMPMAN AND WIDE RECEIVER KASSIM OSGOOD.

Jaguars center Brad Meester

(on the signing of Aaron Kampman) “I had a chance to grow up with Aaron.  He is a tremendous family man and a very strong Christian.  It shows the way he lives his life and all of it translates on to the field.  He’s a pro and the hardest worker I have ever met.  The guy gives everything he’s got on the field.  What makes him special is the type of character he brings and his tremendous work ethic.”

(on having someone from his hometown on the team) “It’s going to awesome for Jamie (wife) and me to have him here.  We are so far away from home and we only get to go home three or four times a year. We built strong friendships here from people we have met, but it will be nice to have somebody from back home here that we can hang out with especially for my wife.  She is very close with Aaron and his wife (Linde) and we are very thankful right now.”

Jaguars defensive line coach Joe Cullen

(on Aaron Kampman) “Aaron Kampman will bring a relentless attitude and effort in getting to the quarterback.”

 Jaguars defensive coordinator Mel Tucker
(on Aaron Kampman) “He is a guy that has proven at the professional level that he can get to the quarterback. He has done it more than one season.  He’s not a flash in the plan.  He’s a steady, consistent guy in that regard, a Pro Bowl caliber player. Prior to going to the 3-4 scheme in Green Bay, he was one of the top three pass rushers in the league with guys like DeMarcus Ware (Dallas) and Jared Allen (Minnesota) in terms of sacks. The production has been there historically.  Some guys proved they could get to the quarterback in college, but it doesn’t translate to the pros.  He’s a guy that has proven at this level against excellent competition year-in and year-out that he can get to the quarterback.”

(on his leadership) “He’s definitely going to be an asset to Derrick (Harvey) and the defensive line crew as well as the rest of the defense. He’s a guy of high character with a tremendous experience, excellent leadership skills, and I think that is something he knows he brings to the table. That is part of who he is.  On and off the field, we are getting an outstanding player.”

Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter

(on adding Kassim Osgood to the offense) “The body of his work over the course of his career shows he is a big, fast receiver who has proven he can play NFL-caliber football, but he really has never had the opportunity to compete and become an every-down wide receiver.  We didn’t feel like he’s going to be less of a special teams player.  He’s going to be just as good of a special teams player, but we are going to allow him the opportunity to compete to be an every-down player at wide receiver.  If he’s good enough to crack the lineup then it’s a win-win.  It’s a win for him and a win for us.  He has the size, the speed, the understanding and the background knowledge. He has been in a big-time passing offense in San Diego.  He worked well with David (Garrard) in the Pro Bowl practices.  David spoke very highly of him from the practices.  We’re going to see what he can do when he gets in the mix with our receivers.”

Jaguars wide receivers coach Todd Monken (on Kassim Osgood)

“He brings a lot of things to the table.  He has the size and toughness about him, a willingness to do whatever it takes to get on the field as a wide receiver.  He sat behind guys of similar style in San Diego like Malcolm Floyd, Vincent Jackson and Antonio Gates.  He’s coming here with an opportunity to get out behind that shadow and prove to himself and us that he can be a contributor as a receiver as well as on special teams.  He is willing to work and compete and is determined.  He’s a person that is competitive, a good teammate and our guys will be impressed with him and his approach every day.”

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed unrestricted free agent wide receiver Kassim Osgood to a contract today.  Osgood spent the past seven seasons with the San Diego Chargers. Length and terms of the contract are undisclosed.

Osgood, 6-5, 220, is regarded as one of the NFL’s top special teams players, earning an invitation to the Pro Bowl in three of the last four seasons (2009, 2007, 2006).  He has played in 108 games with 13 starts and eight postseason games since signing with the Chargers as a rookie free agent in 2003.  He has missed only four career games and owns a current streak of 64 consecutive games played. 

His career totals include 96 special teams tackles along with 33 receptions for 647 yards (19.6 avg.) and four touchdowns.  He started a career-high seven games in 2004 and had 15 receptions for 308 yards and two touchdowns including a career-long of 65 yards.  In 2009, he finished with one reception for 17 yards and 15 special teams tackles.

A native of Salinas, Calif., Osgood earned first-team All Mountain West Conference honors as a senior at San Diego State.  He ranked second in the nation with 108 receptions and was fourth with 119.4 receiving yards per game.  He began his career at Cal Poly before transferring to San Diego State following his sophomore season.

Osgood, who was born in Boston, lettered in football, basketball and track at North Salinas High School.  An active participant in community events, Osgood oversees the Team K.O. Foundation which recognizes and rewards youth who succeed in the classroom, improve their citizenship and make progress towards becoming more physically fit. 

Ellison is a third-year player whom the Jaguars signed from the San Francisco 49ers practice squad in December of 2008. The 28-year-old Ellison played in the first 15 games last season and started six before suffering a knee injury Dec. 27 at New England. He finished with 28 tackles (16 solo), one sack, two tackles for loss and one pass defensed. The 6-3, 322-pound Ellison began his NFL career as a Carolina Panthers third-round draft choice from Missouri in 2005.

Forney is entering his 10^th NFL season and his second in Jacksonville. The 6-3, 302-pounder signed with the Jaguars last September 8 and he played in three games as a backup lineman. The 31-year-old Forney played for the San Diego Chargers in 2008 but he spent his first seven NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons after being drafted by the Falcons in the seventh round in 2001. Forney has played in 98 NFL games and started 88 following his college career at Hawaii.