NFL’s Jaguars back home after storm grounded flight on tarmac for seven hours

The Jacksonville Jaguars returned home early Monday after waiting seven hours during a winter storm on the tarmac at Indianapolis International Airport.

The National Weather Service reported heavy snow — between two and six inches — freezing drizzle and wind gusts up to 40 mph in central Indiana.

The Jaguars (4-13) had hoped to get out of Indy for the worst, but their game against the Colts went into overtime and caused enough delays that players, coaches and staff were trapped. The Jaguars lost 26-23.

Their charter flight was eventually cleared to depart at 1 a.m. EST and landed in Jacksonville two hours later. It delayed owner Shad Khan’s planned meeting with coach Doug Pederson to determine their future.

The Kansas City Chiefs avoided traveling in the storm by staying in Denver overnight after their game against the Broncos.