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AFC South Notebook: Jaguars mascot retires after 19 seasons; Nissan buys Titans' stadium naming rights

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Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC South Notebook.

Indianapolis Colts

Campbell says Gore was 49ers' biggest loss. Frank Gore joined the Indianapolis Colts over the summer, signing as a free agent. Arizona Cardinals star Calais Campbell was thrilled by this development, stating that Gore was the heart and soul of the San Francisco 49ers offense.

Bradshaw suspended one game. Free agent running back Ahmad Bradshaw was suspended for one game after violating the league's substance abuse policy. Bradshaw suited up for the Colts after the 2014 season and hasn't signed with a new team during free agency.

Dorsett slated to return punts. Indianapolis selected wide receiver Phillip Dorsett with its first-round pick at the 2015 NFL Draft. Although Dorsett will need to battle valiantly to gain playing time at his nominal position, the Miami product is the favorite to become the Colts' punt returner.

Houston Texans

Texans deny rumor about inquiring about Manning. A rumor surfaced Tuesday evening that the Denver Broncos attempted to trade Peyton Manning to the Houston Texans. The speculation was refuted by both teams, but Manning would sure look great in Texans' Deep Steel Blue.

Watt nominated for two ESPYs. J.J. Watt nearly captured every award in sight for his standout performance in 2014, and the accolades keep rolling in. Watt is nominated for two ESPY Awards: Best Male Athlete and Best NFL Player.

O'Brien prefers quarterbacks with larger hands. Texans head coach Bill O'Brien outlined his player evaluation process Tuesday in a longform piece by ESPN's Tania Ganguli. O'Brien revealed that he prefers quarterbacks with bigger hands because they're able to get a better grip on the ball.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaxson de Ville retires after 19 seasons. The Jacksonville Jaguars' beloved mascot Jaxson de Ville will retire after 19 seasons with the club. Curtis Dvorak, the man behind the costume is looking for new career opportunities after spending almost half his life with the team.

Jaguars putting emphasis on running game. Jacksonville is focusing on working on a run-oriented offense entering the 2015 season. It may be for the best as the team struggled in pass protection, allowing a league-high 70 sacks.

Is Thomas ready to carry the offense? FanSided's Black and Teal broke down tight end Julius Thomas' impact on the team's offense, and analyzes whether he's ready to carry a dormant Jaguars unit.

Tennessee Titans

Titans will rename venue Nissan Stadium. Nissan won the stadium naming rights for the Tennessee Titans, and LP Field will be re-named Nissan Stadium. It was reported that the two parties reached a 20-year agreement.

Mariota believes contract will take time. Marcus Mariota remains the lone unsigned 2015 first-round pick, but remains unfazed by the negotiation process. Mariota believes it will take time to reach the deal but is confident he'll get a contract done.

Green-Beckham hoping for fresh start. Titans wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham faced myriad off-field issues at Missouri, but is hoping for a fresh start entering the NFL. Green-Beckham also spoke about the lessons he learned at the NFL's rookie symposium.

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