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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After getting two sacks against Buffalo last week, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson received a playful text from former teammate Von Miller.He said my dance was ugly, Jackson said Wednesday. Hes a hater.Jackson will get a chance to change Millers mind in person Sunday when the Jaguars (2-9) host Denver (7-4). It will be the first time Jackson faces his former team, and a chance to show those guys who I am on another team.Jackson left the Super Bowl champions to sign a six-year, $85.5 million contract with Jacksonville in free agency. As far as the Jaguars are concerned, Jackson has been worth the hefty price tag.Hes playing really well up front, coach Gus Bradley said. If hes not doing something, just ask him. If you dont think hes hustling, challenge him and hell hustle more. What I didnt expect from him is his presence on the field as far as a leader. I think he has no problem challenging guys to a standard.Jackson has 4 + sacks this season, including three in the last two games, and a team-high 11 quarterback hurries. He was at his best against the Bills , getting those sacks and making another tackle 30 yards downfield. After each sack, he pretended he was combing his hair back like a 1950s greaser. Miller wasnt impressed with Jacksons celebration, but lauded the rest of his performance.I already know what he is capable of, so it doesnt surprise me, Miller said.Jackson is trying to treat the game like any other even though he admits to circling it on the NFL schedule.I cant be selfish even though its a lot of things for me `cause it is my old team and I know a bunch of those guys, he said. It should be fun to see those guys again, but we have to go out there and get a win and thats where my focus is this week.Jackson has helped revamped Jacksonvilles much-maligned defense, getting partial credit for turning one of the leagues worst units into a group that ranks sixth in total yards. Hes been stout against the run and even better against the pass, collapsing pockets and leaving quarterbacks with little room to roam.He was equally effective in Denver and came up big in the Super Bowl when he dived on a fumble for a touchdown against Carolina. That play certainly increased his market value and helped him land the big free-agent contract.He has said repeatedly that he wanted to see how he would fare without playing alongside disruptive pass rushers Miller and DeMarcus Ware.So far, so good, Jackson said. We still have a few more games to go and I know I can get better. Right now its looking good, but we can always get better.Jackson and Miller figured last year the Broncos wouldnt be able to keep both of them. Denver placed the exclusive-rights franchise tag on Miller in March, a move that essentially had Jackson packing his bags.Miller eventually signed a six-year deal worth $114.5 million to stay in Denver. It included $70 million guaranteed.We knew deep down what was going to happen, but I was happy for whatever, Miller said. I am always for guys going and getting paid.Jackson plans to earn every penny of his deal and hopes to help the Jaguars get back on track after nearly a decade of losing, something he has yet to get acclimated to. After losing 14 games in four years in Denver, Jackson is closing in on double-digit losses in his first season in Jacksonville.He created headlines in early November by saying he felt there werent enough fans at EverBank Stadium for the teams game against Oakland, and that the ones who were there werent very loud.Its definitely been hard, he said. There are totally different things going on here than there was in Denver. It sucks that were 2-9 right now. It sucks, but every week you see things getting better and you see us getting better. Were soon to peak.Maybe it will happen against his former team and give him another reason to dance.Its a big game for me for a lot of reasons, Jackson said. But like I said, I cant let the moment get too big and be selfish and do things out of my character outside the defense.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Glen Rice Jersey . LeBron James and Chris Bosh didnt need any more. 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Bryant, who signed a five-year, $34 million contract as a free agent with Cleveland in March, reported symptoms on Monday morning, a team spokesman said. MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers seemed to make more mistakes than contact Monday night.Jonathan Villar let in the winning run with a throwing error and Milwaukee set a franchise record for a nine-inning game with 19 strikeouts, allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to escape with a 6-5 victory.With two on and two outs in the ninth inning, Yadier Molina dropped down a bunt. Tyler Thornburg (5-5) went to third for a force out, but Villars throw to first base was wild, allowing Stephen Piscotty to score from second.He just made a bad throw, Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. We talked about that situation out there and the possibility for a double play. He just rushed it a little bit probably. The big out was to get the out at third. We just didnt make the play.It was Villars 25th error of the season and his eighth since moving from shortstop to third base to accommodate rookie Orlando Arcia.Put pressure on them, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. Thats it. Make them make plays.After being swept in a four-game series by Pittsburgh over the weekend, the Brewers squandered a chance to win the series opener with St. Louis.Carlos Martinez struck out a career-high 13 over six innings, with the Brewers only mustering a run on an RBI single by Scooter Gennett in the sixth.I really tried working hard on my breaking ball and thats what I tried to stay focused on, Martinez said through a translator. I didnt do anything different. I know that the balls can go far (in Miller Park), and I know that theyre looking for a four-seamer, so I just try to switch it up and confuse them.Once Martinez left the game, Milwaukee rallied for four runs in the seventh to take a 5-3 lead.Arcia led off the inning with a solo shot off Matt Bowman. Villar added an RBI double and Gennett gave the Brewers the lead with a run-scoring infield ssingle.ddddddddddddHowever, Milwaukee squandered a chance to extend its lead. After Kevin Siegrist walked Hernan Perez to walk in a run, Miguel Socolovich (1-0) came on to strike out Chris Carter and get Kirk Nieuwenhuis to pop out to shortstop.Corey Knebel then surrendered just his second home run of the season, a two-run blast to Randal Grichuk in the eighth.Villars error wasnt the only costly defensive blunder by the Brewers, as catcher Martin Maldonado botched a run down in the fourth inning that led to a run.You have to do a lot of things right against these teams, Counsell said. We did a nice job coming back, especially with how Martinez threw the ball the first six innings. Theres a sliver lining that were still fighting, for sure, but winning games against these teams ... its not easy.Jedd Gyorko and Kolten Wong each hit solo home runs off Brewers starter Zach Davies. The right-hander matched a career high with nine strikeouts but allowed three runs over 6 1/3 innings.It was good to get back to a four-pitch mix, Davies said. I was trying to get early outs in the early innings. So from that standpoint, I was happy with (my outing).TRAINERS ROOMBrewers: Brewers RHP Junior Guerra (right elbow) will return from the disabled list to start Friday in Pittsburgh.UP NEXTCardinals: RHP Adam Wainwright (9-8, 4.67 ERA) will look to continue his career dominance of the Brewers on Tuesday. The veteran is 13-8 with a 2.23 ERA in 33 games against Milwaukee.Brewers: RHP Wily Peralta (5-9, 5.87) will make his 18th start of the season when he faces the Cardinals on Tuesday. Peralta is 1-2 with a 3.52 ERA in four starts since being recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Aug. 8. ' ' '