The Jacksonville Jaguars had to adjust their travel plans to London due to Hurricane Milton hitting Florida. Instead of arriving on Friday as originally planned, the team will be delayed slightly.
Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm along the Gulf Coast, causing disruptions in the team’s schedule. The Jaguars had to reschedule a press conference that was supposed to take place on Friday at their hotel outside London. It has now been moved to Saturday morning, one day before their game against the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Typically, the Jaguars leave for London on Thursday night and arrive on Friday morning for their NFL games. This will be their 12th time playing in London. Despite the delays caused by the hurricane, the team’s head coach, Doug Pederson, remains optimistic about sticking to the travel plan.
The NFL has stated that there will be no changes to the schedule for Sunday’s game, reassuring fans that the Jaguars will still face the Bears as planned. Following this game, the Jaguars will have another match in London against the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium.
Hurricane Milton weakened to a Category 1 storm as it passed through Florida on Thursday. Despite the downgrade in strength, the city of Jacksonville’s emergency preparedness department advised residents to remain cautious and stay sheltered due to the possibility of gusty winds and storm surge flooding.
In light of the hurricane, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers altered their travel plans to avoid any disruptions. They arrived in New Orleans earlier than scheduled for their upcoming game against the Saints on Sunday. This proactive decision ensured that the team would not be affected by Hurricane Milton’s impact on Florida.
