Former Florida star Dante Fowler thrown out of Jaguars’ practice

Former Florida and current Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler was thrown out of practice Thursday, according to multiple reports. Fowler was reportedly involved in a fight with Tampa Bay Buccanneers guard Ali Marpet during a scrimmage, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN.

Gus tells us Dante Fowler Jr. was kicked out of practice today either by the officials or Jags coaches for fighting with a Bucs player.

— Drew Copley (@DrewASJax) August 18, 2016

Jaguars DE Dante Fowler did get thrown out of practice after a fight with Bucs G Ali Marpet.

— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) August 18, 2016

Fowler was also reportedly “slow coming off the field” earlier in Thursday’s practice, which caused concern that he had re-injured his left knee. However, DiRocco reported that he was “kneeling on his left knee” and that it “looks ok.”

Jaguars DE Dante Fowler is kneeling on his left knee so it looks ok.

— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) August 18, 2016

Fowler missed his entire rookie season after tearing his ACL on the first day of mini-camp in 2015. He was selected No. 3 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft after a decorated career at Florida.

The St. Petersburg native recorded 60 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 17 QB hurries and two forced fumbles as a junior in 2014. He earned first-team All-SEC honors in his final season, as well as second-team honors in 2013.

Jason Hall

Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.