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Jacksonville Jaguars All-Time Team: Vote on Interior Offensive Line

2025-08-04T08:26:31-04:00

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have 30 seasons in the books. Let’s debate their greatest players at every position.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing for their 31st season as an NFL franchise.

To commemorate their history — and to provide content during the dry part of the offseason — we’d like your help in naming the team’s greatest players at every position.

Here are the nominees for Jacksonville’s All-Time Left Guard.

Vince Manuwai (2003-10)

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Stats: 114 games played, 108 games started, 57 Approximate Value

Bio: A third-round pick in 2003, Manuwai was a mauling left guard who helped fuel one of the league’s most physical rushing attacks. He started over 100 games across eight seasons in Jacksonville, including a dominant 2006 campaign that saw the Jaguars average over 170 rushing yards per game. Manuwai’s power and toughness made him a fan favorite and a key figure in the team’s mid-2000s identity.

Ben Coleman (1995-99)

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Stats: 82 games played, 73 games started, 36 Approximate Value

Bio: Signed in 1996, Coleman became a foundational piece of the Jaguars’ early offensive lines. He started for four seasons at guard and tackle and helped the team reach the playoffs in each of his first three years in Jacksonville. Known for his athleticism and leadership, Coleman was a steady presence during the franchise’s formative years.

Tyler Shatley (2014-23)

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Stats: 150 games played, 53 games started, 28 Approximate Value

Bio: Undrafted out of Clemson in 2014, Shatley quietly became one of the longest-tenured players in Jaguars history. Valued for his versatility and depandability, he started at every interior offensive line position across more than a decade in Jacksonville. Shatley’s durability and team-first mindset made him a trusted depth piece through multiple coaching regimes.

Time to vote!

(This new polling tool is part of our transition to a new publishing platform.)

Now, here are the nominees for Jacksonville’s All-Time Center.

Brad Meester (2000-13)

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Stats: 211 games played, 211 games started, 103 Approximate Value

Bio: A second-round pick in 2000, Meester was a pillar of consistency for the Jaguars over 14 seasons. He played both guard and center but is best remembered for anchoring the middle of the line, starting 209 regular season games — the most in franchise history. Meester was respected for his intelligence, toughness, and leadership, and retired in 2013 as one of the most beloved players in team history.

Brandon Linder (2014-21)

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Stats: 91 games played, 91 games started, 35 Approximate Value

Bio: Drafted in the third round in 2014, Linder quickly became one of the league’s most technically sound centers. He earned a reputation as a smart, steady leader on the interior and was named team captain multiple times. Injuries limited his availability later in his career, but Linder still started nearly 100 games over eight seasons before retiring in 2022.

Dave Widell (1995-97)

Stats: 51 games played, 46 games started, 22 Approximate Value

Bio: A veteran center and guard, Widell was part of Jacksonville’s inaugural roster and started 44 games over three seasons from 1995 to 1997. He brought leadership and experience to a young offensive line and helped set the tone for the franchise’s early playoff success.

Time to vote!

And here are the nominees for Jacksonville’s All-Time Right Guard.

Chris Naeole (2002-07)

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Stats: 88 games played, 88 games started, 49 Approximate Value

Bio: Signed as a free agent in 2002, Naeole brought toughness and consistency to the Jaguars’ right guard spot. He started 87 games over six seasons in Jacksonville and was a key part of the team’s physical identity during the mid-2000s. His reliability and veteran presence helped stabilize the offensive line through multiple transitions.

Uche Nwaneri (2007-13)

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Stats: 104 games played, 92 games started, 42 Approximate Value

Bio: A fifth-round pick in 2007, Nwaneri developed into a mainstay at right guard for Jacksonville, starting 92 games over seven seasons. He was part of the dominant run-blocking units that powered the Jaguars’ offense in the late 2000s and was known for his durability, grit, and outspoken personality.

A.J. Cann (2015-21)

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Stats: 98 games played, 97 games started, 40 Approximate Value

Bio: Selected in the third round in 2015, Cann started 97 games over seven seasons at right guard. Though not flashy, he was a consistent interior presence who played through injuries and coaching changes. Cann helped solidify the line during the team’s 2017 playoff run and quietly became one of the longest-serving guards in team history.

Time to vote!

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Lawrence Steals the Show: Jaguars' Scrimmage Highlights & Observations

2025-08-02T03:13:00-04:00

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Lawrence looked locked in, and Dyami Brown is officially turning heads. Friday night brought fire from QB1 and a statement from this receiver core.

Travis Hunter playing on both sides of the ball in one practice? Game-like scenarios under the stadium lights?! Is football back in Duval? Well, not quite... But the Jacksonville Jaguars did complete their Friday night scrimmage at EverBank Stadium giving the young roster and coaching staff their first corporate glimpse of what lies on the horizon, one week from Saturday, versus the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Here are our top highlights and observations from Friday night's scrimmage.

Let the (mock) game begin!
@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/v4MZNh8wxq
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) August 1, 2025

Notes from practice

For the second time this offseason, and the first time in training camp, No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter practiced on both sides of the ball, while starting his Friday off on offense.

According to ESPN’s Mike DiRocco, Hunter played a total of 38 snaps on Friday - 17 on offense and 21 snaps on defense. Hunter was more involved on offense in this one, with 3 catches for 43-yards on 4 targets. On defense, Hunter wasn't targeted in the passing game, other than one nearby underneath checkdown with Travis in deeper coverage.

WR Dyami Brown had his third consecutive big day after catching four balls from Lawrence on Thursday he followed that up with another 4-catch day (for 71-yards). Each of his catches went for first downs with his longest being a 30-yard reception where he settled in the zone before securing the Lawrence throw, then picking up an additional few yards after the catch.
The Jaguars QB1, Trevor Lawrence looked the part in every way under the Friday Night Lights, going 19 of 27 for 241-yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 1 interception thrown, and 1 stalled field goal drive. This showing was honestly one of Lawrence’s sharpest scrimmage showings of his career, from my perspective. He was sharp, decisive, and accurate while moving the first-team offense right down the field on each of his drives, but one.

However, Jacksonville fans would not be off base to question the throw on his only turnover, as Trevor gave away a Zechariah McPhearson redzone interception on an ill-advised throw. Lawrence, trying to squeeze the throw in to Parker Washington, seemingly didn't identify the underneath McPhearson who was guarding a shallower receiver. He would, however, bounce back, against the starting defense - capping his day with a game-sealing touchdown drive to TE Brenton Strange.

After practice, Coach Coen raved about Lawrence's performance:

“I thought he was making sharp, fast decisions. The ball was getting driven constantly. I thought it was getting driven. He missed a few for sure. He missed Travis [WR/DB Travis Hunter] down on the goal line behind, when Ventrell [LB Ventrell Miller] made a great play, but that ball's got to be out in front. The interception's a tough one. Parker [WR Parker Washington] took a little long on the route. We had an out in a corner combination down here. The guy that had the out covered fell off. He lobbed it in the back of the end zone. Just move on, progress, or throw it in the back of the end zone, but I just thought he made good sharp decisions. He drove the ball. I thought he ran the show well. I thought it was a good night for him.”

In a similarly busy day as Brown, WR Brian Thomas Jr scored two redzone touchdowns, ending his day with 6-catches for 65-yards via Lawrence.
WR Joshua Cephus again put in his nomination for catch of the day with a really nice catch where CB Tyson Campbell was draped all over him. Somehow, Cephus managed go get one hand on the ball, tipping it, while grabbing it with his other hand, all while falling and Campbell hanging on his back.

TE Brenton Strange started his day off with a bang, a 25-yard wide-open catch from Lawrence. He would then calm down until the final drive of practice, where he would bring in 3-receptions for around 20-yards on the drive and securing the winning touchdown.
DE Travon Walker had a dominant day with three total sacks.
LB Devin Lloyd also had a sack on QB Nick Mullens. I thought Lloyd's play-speed was noticeable in this one - looking like a blazing missile in multiple run stops, checkdowns, and the aforementioned sack. Devin showed decisiveness in what he saw and also showed a new gear (compared to 2024 film, anyways).
DE Josh Hines-Allen also had a sack of Nick Mullens, along with Tyler Lacy who also secured a sack of his own. Coen touched on the collective success of the pass rush post-game:

"We were chipping. We were trying to help and it (the pass rush) was getting home. We definitely felt it. He (Defensive Coordinator Anthony Campanile) wasn't pressuring much either. This was being played kind of like a Pro Bowl from a scheme standpoint, specifically on defense. Just trying to let them go get lined up and go play, so he was only bringing really single backer pressure."

Another day, another Jourdan Lewis highlight - this one an impressive an interception as you will see in camp, in coverage of WR Trenton Irwin.
CB Jarrian Jones had another competitive day with three forced incompletions, including an endzone pass breakup when matched up against Dyami Brown in the final period.
With OL Cole Van-Lanen out, fans got their first glimpse of RT Anton Harrison at left tackle on Friday. With the team trying out multiple different combinations, in one series Fred Johnson played right tackle with Harrison lining up at left. Coen provided a little additional context for this afterwards:

"We were trying to mix and match with Cole [OL Cole Van Lanen] being out, we have to figure out who our swing tackle is going to be for the short term right now, specifically. We still have, obviously, competition going on at all spots, but specifically that position, we want to make sure that we're giving guys the opportunity to be on the right side and the left side. That's why Anton moved over there so that we could kind of get a good evaluation of all those tackles being able to play on both sides because you don't know truly which side they're best at. And they have to get good at both if they're going to be our swing tackle.”

With both Arik Armstead and Maason Smith out on Friday, multiple younger DL options received additional snaps, such as Eli Mosert, who had a pressure on John Wolford.
RB Ja'Quinden Jackson (30 yards rushing) and LeQuint Allen both had pretty productive outings. Jackson ran tough and decisively in this one. Meanwhile, Allen caught two balls out of the backfield, shaking Jack Kiser on one reception, and scored a rushing touchdown.
K Cam Little is as consistent as ever, making each of his 3 field goal tries with successful attempts from 35, 39, and 58-yards.

Absences:

OL Cole Van Lanen (shoulder) is out for the remainder of training camp
OG Patrick Mekari (back) is still day-to-day
TE Hunter Long (ankle) is still day-to-day
TE Johnny Mundt (upper body) is still day-to-day
RB Bhayshul Tuten (hamstring) participated in warm-up activities, but was be held out
DT Maason Smith (undisclosed) remains on the PUP List.
DT Arik Armstead (sore back) is day-to-day
While LB Dennis Gardeck (ACL) was activated from the PUP list, he did not participate after individual drills
CB Montaric Brown (lower body) is out for the remainder of training camp
DB Caleb Ransaw (lower body) is still week-to-week

Notes from pressers

Coach Coen spoke with the assembled media to discuss the team’s dry run for next weeks' preseason opener:

“I thought there was a lot of explosive plays. Guys made plays, made some contested catches that we hadn't really been making at times. Ton of explosives on both sides. Had the interception, obviously, with J-Lew [CB Jourdan Lewis]. Great play. I just thought it was cool to see all groups make a play, make some sort of a play. I thought it was well executed for the most part. Had some false starts, couple of holds. It wasn't perfect, but thought it was a good start."

You can watch the full press conference here.

Stay tuned for more updates from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2025 training camp!

Jacksonville Jaguars 2025 breakout candidates: OT Walker Little

2025-08-01T11:30:00-04:00

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Walker Little is finally getting his shot as the full time starter for the Jags at left tackle. Could it lead to a breakout performance in 2025.

On paper, Walker Little being a potential breakout candidate for the Jaguars shouldn’t make much sense.

A second-round pick in the same draft as Trevor Lawrence, Little is entering his fifth season with the team and received a lucrative contract extension towards the end of last season. That timeline typically lends itself to somebody who has already broken out — but that hasn’t really been the case for Little.

We have signed OL Walker Little to a contract extension.⁰⁰#DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/NaLZtuOPax
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) December 1, 2024

A former Stanford standout, Walker Little entered the league fresh off a serious knee injury that led to an opt-out of his senior year. This limited him to just 9 games played and 3 starts as a rookie. The next season he was sparsely used as a depth piece as he played about the same amount of snaps he did as a rookie.

It wasn’t until year three that he would finally get an extended look as a starter as the team dealt with a number of injuries across the offensive line. Little started 11 games, where he showed glimpses of being a legitimate option as a long-term option.

Last season, Little took a backseat yet again as Cam Robinson was back healthy, but a midseason trade of the longtime Jaguars left tackle plugged Little in as the new blind side protector for the rest of the season.

PFF names Walker Little as the #Jaguars most underrated player heading into the 2025 season.

Walker Little’s 4.1% pressure rate allowed ranked 8th among #NFL Left Tackles in 2024. pic.twitter.com/NyIqrpGW22
— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) May 19, 2025

Now, Walker Little is finally getting his chance to be the unquestioned guy to protect Trevor Lawrence on the left side. It’s his first training camp where he’s getting real first-team reps at the position where he’s not being kicked around to other spots as a swing piece, which should set him up for his best season yet in Jacksonville.

hot take: walker little gets pro bowl consideration now that he is actually being allowed to, you know, play https://t.co/H345BKJ0vj
— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) July 13, 2025

He has a chance to prove to plenty of doubters that he is a legit franchise piece for the future of this new offense. Don’t be surprised if Walker Little is the biggest breakout player for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025.

What are your expectations for Little this season, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments!

Jaguars 2025 State of the Roster: Linebackers

2025-08-01T07:30:00-04:00

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This core of linebackers could be an enormous bright spot for the Jaguar defense.

For one of the final installments of the state of the roster series, we are going to take a look at the center of the Jacksonville Jaguars' defense: the linebackers.

Led by star linebacker Foye Oluokun, the Jags have the makings of a solid linebacking core. Much like the cornerbacks, the Jags have the pieces to wreak havoc in the coverage game with their backers while also having talent that can attack the quarterback.

Specifically for someone like Devin Lloyd, the upcoming season could be a huge stepping stone in the evolution of not only the team’s defense but also former Jags high-level draft picks.

As has been said before, there are areas of concern on this team. When healthy, this linebacker group might not be one of them.

Foye Oluokun

Contract: First year of a 3-year, $30,000,000 deal.

Age: 29 (30 on Aug. 2)

Games Played: 111 career with Atlanta and Jacksonville. 47 in past three years with Jags.

Stats: NFL leader in tackles in ‘22, ‘23. 5.5 sacks with Jags and two picks.

Notes:

We don’t need to get buried in the weeds of how good Foye can be. When healthy, he can be a guy who can lead the NFL in tackles like he did in ‘22 and ‘23. No, leading the NFL in tackles doesn’t make you a first ballot Hall of Famer but it does give a good indication of how involved you are on defense. It goes without saying that a good tackler on defense is always necessary. Oluokun played just 13 games last year as injuries cut his season short, but he is the heartbeat of this locker room. As he goes, so largely do the Jags themselves. He is an effective blitzer and has skills in coverage. He is as complete a linebacker as this team can hope to have at this point.

stop the run.

Foye Oluokun on the #Jaguars defensive theme for 2025. went on to say that Camp’s scheme is allowing him to have eyes on the QB more, like he did in Atlanta. @BrentASJax @ActionSportsJax pic.twitter.com/6bw3r68KHD
— Jason Hamby (@Jason_Hamby14) July 29, 2025

Devin Lloyd

Contract: Final year of a 4-year, $12,936,605 rookie deal. Making $2,469,083 base salary this season.

Age: 26 (27 in September).

Games Played: 48 over three seasons in Jacksonville.

Stats: 355 career tackles, two sacks, four picks and 19 passes defended.

Notes:

Oluokun’s running mate is Lloyd, who has had a rollercoaster couple years as a Jag. Lloyd is a frustrating player at times because he so clearly has the talent and build to be a great linebacker. He is extremely quick and was one the league’s best tacklers last season. He has shown flashes in the pass rush game and can read a quarterback well at times. He can just as easily get completely lost and turned around and overall run over by an offense. There is no doubt Lloyd is improving as he goes along and maybe some of his mishaps were due to a bad scheme and bad coaching in previous years. In the final year of his first-round rookie deal however, Lloyd has to show the consistency he displayed in his rookie and sophomore years to get a long-term extension in Duval.

From @PFF:

“Devin Lloyd has emerged as a legitimate playmaker, earning a 91.0 PFF run-defense grade over the past two years to rank fourth at the position.” pic.twitter.com/fO2KPBRHRO
— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) July 1, 2025

Ventrell Miller

Contract: Third year of a 4-year, $4,576,936 rookie deal.

Age: 26 (27 in January).

Games Played: 15 in first full active season.

Stats: 80 tackles, one forced fumble.

Notes:

Someone Jags fans should be excited about heading into this season is Miller. In Anthony Campanile’s system, which last year in Green Bay allowed linebackers like Quay Walker to thrive, both Lloyd and Miller have the chance to explode. Miller played 15 games in his first healthy season and made plenty of impact, including back-to-back double-digit tackle games in London and some really solid play in a close loss to Houston. Miller is one of those guys who just finds himself around the football, ready to make a big play. He will start this upcoming year after impressing last year. In this new system, the signs are pointing to him making a huge jump alongside the vet Oluokun and an emerging Llloyd.

Ventrell Miller in coverage pic.twitter.com/UZrJzdVNRR
— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) November 10, 2024

Chad Muma

Contract: Last year of a 4-year, $5,426,108 rookie deal. Making $1,394,924 in base salary.

Age: 25 (26 on Aug. 18).

Games Played: 50 games played in three seasons with Jags.

Stats: 94 career tackles, 1.5 sacks in rookie season.

Notes:

Draftmates with Lloyd, Muma played a huge role in his rookie year but has seen his usage decrease thereafter. He is a solid special teams player and a fine linebacker when called upon. He isn’t going to scare anyone with his size or speed but has done enough to be a backup on this team. He too is entering a contract year and will have to excel in the margins to get a new deal.

Hell yeah, Chad Muma (48). #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/XWDsHcJ1Xj
— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) October 9, 2024

Dennis Gardeck

Contract: 1 year, $2,000,000.

Age: 30 (31 on Aug. 9).

Games Played: 96 over seven years with Arizona.

Stats: 156 career tackles, 17 sacks, three forced fumbles and two picks.

Notes:

After seven years with the Arizona Cardinals, Gardeck comes to Jacksonville as a locker room guy and someone who can get after the pass rusher. He will be 31 when the season starts, and has had injuries with his ACL, but he was beloved in Arizona and has made it in the league after being an undrafted player. On July 31, Gardeck was reactivated to the team from the PUP list after suffering a camp injury. Gardeck gives the Jags someone who can, and will, do a little bit of everything. This tweet from 2020 shows you exactly what you will get in Gardeck.

After not playing a snap on defense in his first two NFL seasons, @DGardeck has racked up 5.0 sacks, 8 QB hits, 5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery this season.

He also dances quite well.#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/7waGizp5oQ
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) December 15, 2020

Yasir Abdullah

Contract: Third year of a 4 year, $4,205,216 deal.

Age: 25 (26 in April).

Games Played: 19 in two seasons with Jacksonville.

Stats: 19 tackles........

Notes:

Who knows what the Jags have in Abdullah. Truly. The once preseason darling of the Jags has largely been quiet through his two regular seasons on the team. He has just 19 career tackles, no sacks and will almost certainly be fighting for a roster spot during camp. Abdullah has played as a rusher and as a coverage linebacker, but hasn’t shown the consistency (or been give the opportunity) to do either one against NFL starters. During camp he could be moved around in Campanile’s system, one that again benefits linebackers. Abdullah has to find his spot soon, whether that be rushing the passer or as a lockdown coverage defender, or his time in Duval may be up.

Jack Kiser

Contract: First year of a 4 year, $5,256,592 rookie deal.

Age: 24 (25 in September).

Games Played: 70 across six seasons with Notre Dame.

Stats: 265 tackles, six sacks, six forced fumbles.

Notes:

The first of the Jags’ rookie linebackers is Kiser out of Notre Dame. Kiser has played an absurd amount of football as he is now ND’s leader in all-time games played. But Kiser got there by grinding it out. In 2023 he was the Special Teams Player of the Year for the Irish before being named captain ahead of the 2024 season. Kiser started nine games combined in the two years prior to his final season in South Bend, where he started all 16. His career missed tackle rate is under 5% which is phenomenal. Kiser is a bit older for a rookie, and like Muma, isn’t the most imposing player in the world. But he will get it done. That likely will be on special teams first for the Jags where he has shown the pedigree to make his mark.

"When you look at the 6 years I've been here, what I remember is the people. From when I was a small underclassmen just trying to learn the ways...to have coach Freeman...yeah it's about the people."

— Linebacker Jack Kiser reflects on his career with Notre Dame pic.twitter.com/Rdxz6GuOCX
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) January 21, 2025

Jalen McLeod

Contract: First year of a 4 year, $4,430,528 rookie deal.

Age: 23 (24 in June).

Games Played: 54 across five college seasons with App State and Auburn.

Stats: Career-high 57 tackles and eight sacks in final college season at Auburn. Had 13.5 sacks in two years at Auburn.

Notes:

The second of the Jags linebacker draft picks is McLeod out of Auburn. McLeod is the typical Swiss Army Knife linebacker, where he can shoot out of a cannon and rush the passer or run with a streaking tight end. After three seasons at App State, McLeod translated his game easily to the SEC, which is no small feat. He won over 21% of his pass rush snaps which was top-20 in the nation. Auburn used McLeod in more obvious pass rush situations and it would seem the Jags are in line to do the same. No roster spot is safe for an undersized sixth-round rookie, but the upside on McLeod is likely too much to pass up for the new Jags regime.

Been a fan of Auburn EDGE/LB Jalen McLeod since his App State days and he's got a great motor and cross chop to win against tackles. Played the "Buck" role as a hybrid outside linebacker who drop into coverage.

At his best rushing the passer. Had 2 FFs against Alabama. https://t.co/8NYk9rqq6Z pic.twitter.com/h6oCdGBgMt
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) January 24, 2025

Branson Combs

Contract: First year of a 3-year, $2,980,000 rookie deal.

Age: 25 (26 in July).

Games Played: 60 across six college seasons with Southern Illinois and Wake Forrest.

Stats: Second on Wake Forrest in total tackles (94) and sixth for TFLs (6.0). Game-winning interception against NC State.

Notes:

The final linebacker added this year was Combs, an undrafted free agent. He likely will be a practice squad addition once the camp cycle is over, but he has the talent to make an NFL roster. Combs finished up his last season at Wake Forest with 94 tackles, two sacks and a pick. Combs is a college football success story, making the switch from a wide receiver with Southern Illinois to linebacker with the Salukis. A few years down the line, he became an All-ACC Second-Team player at linebacker. That shows someone who will do whatever it takes to help his team win.

Branson Combs,LB is LEGIT

Loving these UDFAs pic.twitter.com/PcmaK0Djls
— J-Villains Podcast (@JVillainsPod) May 8, 2025

Combs is yet another player in this linebacker room that has the grit and determination to get things done because they have had to for their entire career. Olukoun was an overlooked player out of Yale. Gardeck isn’t supposed to be here. Kiser is old and McLeod is undersized. Yet all these guys found a place together in Jacksonville because they have the requisite character to reset a team and set a foundation for what it means to play Jags football. Sacksonville may be on the verge of returning, and it comes on the shoulders of a linebacker core who likely don’t give a shit what you think, but just want to play winning football.

What are your thoughts on the LB unit entering 2025? Let us know in the comments below!

Tweets of the week: Hunter helping Lawrence with dance moves, Hines-Allen update, and more

2025-08-01T07:00:00-04:00

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“He’s doing well. He’s back in school living like a 7-year-old.”

Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter.

PFF named Brian Thomas Jr. a top-ten fantasy wide receiver:

TOP 10 FANTASY WR RANKINGS pic.twitter.com/YPDTVPdUhu
— PFF (@PFF) July 31, 2025

Thomas ranked 61st on the NFL’s list of Top 100 players of 2025:

NFL Top 100 Players of 2025:@Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. earns the No. 61 ranking! @NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/tDngwMvv5M
— NFL (@NFL) July 25, 2025

Josh Hines-Allen’s response to being ranked 63rd:

“Oh they must think I’m sorry” https://t.co/KXKLJkPa9a
— Joshua Hines-Allen (@JoshHinesAllen) July 25, 2025

Hines-Allen was named to the University of Kentucky’s Hall of Fame 2025 class:

Welcome, @JoshHinesAllen, to the @UKAthletics Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/9h017Olqrh
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) July 30, 2025

His reaction to the news:

2⭐️ https://t.co/EaOrlGFXJ9
— Joshua Hines-Allen (@JoshHinesAllen) July 30, 2025

Hines-Allen shared the news that his son Wesley is in remission:

Josh Hines-Allen says his son, who he recently revealed is battling cancer, is in full remission.

"He's doing well. He's back in school living like a 7-year-old." ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qfd6YE2uQH
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) July 29, 2025

More on Wesley’s journey and Four One For All Foundation:

The dreaded six-letter word that no parent ever wants to hear: Cancer.

Seven months ago, our world stopped when our son, Wesley, was diagnosed with leukemia.

As parents, we've held each other through tears we didn't know we had, watching our little boy fight the biggest battle… pic.twitter.com/KN33gTTaRT
— Joshua Hines-Allen (@JoshHinesAllen) July 25, 2025

“Our goal was to wait until he got healthy.”@JoshHinesAllen on his son Wesley’s strength & Four One For All Foundation’s mission to give back to four cancer-focused non-profits each month this season. pic.twitter.com/PYxYCkUNqr
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) July 27, 2025

The best leg in the league and Darnell Savage celebrated birthdays:

IT'S LOGAN'S BIRTHDAY!!!!! @FISGlobal | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/Bkbe3B9KBH
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) July 28, 2025

#duuuval https://t.co/Ls3rg99EoH
— Darnell Savage Jr. (@darnellsavage_) July 30, 2025

Travis Hunter is the highest-ranked rookie in Madden NFL 26:

Highest-rated rookie in the game is in #DUUUVAL!

#Madden26Ratings | @Jaguars pic.twitter.com/Vt80dAeHcm
— Madden NFL 26 (@EAMaddenNFL) July 30, 2025

Hunter believes he can play every snap:

"If I didn't think I could play them all, I wouldn't be trying to do it."

Travis Hunter believes he can play every snap.@PriscoCBS pic.twitter.com/R4k2gYxYxg
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) July 29, 2025

Travis is trying to help Trevor with his dance moves:

"I'm trying to teach him how to get jiggy with it."@TravisHunterJr is helping @TrevorLawrencee improve his dance moves

Back Together Weekend – Live on @NFLNetwork
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/9GnfA8biBq
— NFL (@NFL) July 27, 2025

Cameron Wolfe and Bucky Brooks’ full interview with Hunter from All Together Weekend:

Our full @nflnetwork Back Together Weekend chat with Jaguars WR/CB “energizer bunny” Travis Hunter: pic.twitter.com/Y0ukrtlNpA
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) July 28, 2025

Ryan Clark gave his opinion on Hunter:

Man!!! I’m going to die on the “TRAVIS HUNTER AT CORNER FIRST” hill. He was born to do it! #Halloffametalent pic.twitter.com/NWgBpMkimb
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) July 27, 2025

Vintage NFL shared a throwback of the Jaguars vs Browns 1999 primetime game:

Jaguars vs Browns (1999)
Week 15 pic.twitter.com/I3eqXYJEu3
— Vintage NFL (@NFL_vintage) July 30, 2025

A throwback from the Jags arriving home after beating the Buffalo Bills in 1996:

12/29/96 News Report

Jacksonville Jaguars defeat the Buffalo Bills and get a warm welcome back home at JIA ✈️ pic.twitter.com/MbD3uRrBTq
— Random Jaguar of the Day (@JaguarsTreasury) July 29, 2025

Tom McManus’s reaction:

An awesome night! https://t.co/LxVyopjqGS
— Tom McManus (@meathead55) July 30, 2025

The Jaguars’ 2025 rookie class:

Introducing the 4th Annual JAX Rookie Class ⁰⁰#DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/YCvQeYr37v
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) July 26, 2025

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Dyami Brown is Balling Out: Training Camp Day 7 Highlights & Observations

2025-07-31T13:08:02-04:00

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The Jaguars’ free agent pickup may have a larger role than we originally thought.

Here are our top highlights and observations from Day 7 of Jacksonville Jaguars training camp.

Notes from practice

No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter practiced on defense today while working with offensive coordinator Grant Udinski during special teams drills.

According to ESPN’s Mike DiRocco, Hunter played 20 defensive snaps during 11-v-11. He’s totalled 72 offensive snaps and 67 defensive snaps through seven days of training camp.

travis hunter practicing on defense today pic.twitter.com/BkHAJL4qpt
— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) July 31, 2025

The two-way phenom allowed a long touchdown from Trevor Lawrence to Parker Washington. However, on the final two snaps of the day, Hunter nearly made an OBJ-like interception to force a pass breakup over J.J. Jones before flying across the field for another PBU against Seth Henigan.

With two big pass breakups today and two touchdown catches on Tuesday, Hunter is trending up. He’s expected to play on both sides of the ball (for the first time in camp) at the Jaguars’ scrimmage on Friday, August 1.

Dyami Brown had a huge outing. He caught four balls from Trevor Lawrence: two intermediate crossers, a comeback against Tyson Campbell, and a wide-open touchdown down the right sideline. The free agent pickup continues to stack impressive practices and has emerged as an every-level threat for the Jaguars’ offense.

I got 5️⃣ on it@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/xqx1zZQDlx
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) July 31, 2025

I was surprised by the “Tank Bigbsy is the Jaguars’ RB1” storylines earlier in the week, but perhaps I shouldn’t have been. Bigsby saw the bulk of carries with the first-team unit today and reportedly has been for much of camp. That said, Travis Etienne is almost always on the field on 3rd downs and getting designed touches in the passing game.
Rookie linebacker Jack Kiser flashed with a forceful PBU, a near-sack of Nick Mullens, and several run stops. He’s making the most of his reps.
Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker continued to make their presence felt at the line of scrimmage, combining for 1 tipped pass and at least 3 sacks.
DB Caleb Ransaw (lower body) is week-to-week, OL Cole Van Lanen (shoulder) is out for training camp, and LB Dennis Gardeck (ACL) was activated from the PUP list.

Notes from pressers

Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and offensive coordinator Grant Udinski spoke to media today.

“I think that’s kind of what you saw a little bit from him last year,” Udinski said of Dyami Brown. “He has that ability. I think the improvement in some of the stuff that he’s shown in the run game, and even with the different routes that we’ve asked him to run, will only hopefully expand his ability to create explosives. Last year, whether it was running go balls or vertical routes or with the ball in hand on screens in different plays, I think that’s something that’s in his wheelhouse.”

He said of the running back room: “I would say the thing that really stands out about the guys is their effort and embrace, how much they’ve embraced the opportunity to improve. I think all those guys kind of had different areas that they’ve wanted to improve, individually or collectively, even as a group, and the way they’ve approached the protection scheme, the run game, that’s a little bit different than some of the things they’ve done. They really embraced that and kind of approached it with a growth mindset.”

Thomas was his typical reserved self, but he did comment on being named to the NFL’s Top 100 list at 61st overall. “I would say it means a lot to me just being able to make that my rookie year, coming in, just me wanting to come out here and show what I can do. I would say that means a lot to me. I feel like I could have been better, so that’s what motivates me to come out next year and do even better.”

He said the biggest thing he’s added to his game is “Really just getting more into the playbook, knowing the ins and outs of it ... just being in the film room, being in the playbook.” As for where Travis Hunter has shown the most growth? “Probably learning the playbook ... knowing what he has, not having to second-guess himself or think twice.”

You can watch the full press conference here.

Stay tuned for more updates from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2025 training camp!

Jacksonville Jaguars All-Time Team: Vote on Offensive Tackle

2025-07-30T09:04:00-04:00

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have 30 seasons in the books. Let’s debate their greatest players at every position.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing for their 31st season as an NFL franchise.

To commemorate their history — and to provide content during the dry part of the offseason — we’d like your help in naming the team’s greatest players at every position.

Here are the nominees for Jacksonville’s All-Time Left Tackle.

Tony Boselli (1995-01)

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Stats: 97 games played, 96 games started, 74 Approximate Value

Bio: The Jaguars’ first-ever draft pick, Boselli was selected second overall in 1995 and quickly became the face of the franchise. He anchored Jacksonville’s offensive line through its successful early seasons, earning five Pro Bowl and three First-Team All-Pro recognitions in the process. Injuries shortened Boselli’s career to just seven seasons, but his dominant peak earned him enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and a spot as the first inductee into the Pride of the Jaguars.

Eugene Monroe (2009-13)

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Stats: 65 games played, 62 games started, 25 Approximate Value

Bio: Drafted eighth overall in 2009, Monroe immediately started at left tackle and brought consistency to a position in flux. He started 62 games across five seasons in Jacksonville before being traded to Baltimore in 2013. While not a Pro Bowler, Monroe was a reliable pass protector who played a key role during a transitional period for the franchise.

Cam Robinson (2017-24)

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Stats: 94 games played, 94 games started, 41 Approximate Value

Bio: A second-round pick in 2017, Robinson stepped in as the Jaguars’ starting left tackle from Day 1. He helped lead the way during the team’s 2017 playoff run and remained a fixture on the line through multiple coaching regimes. Durability and penalties were occasional concerns, but Robinson brought toughness and experience to Jacksonville’s trenches for nearly a decade.

Khalif Barnes (2005-08)

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Stats: 63 games played, 60 games started, 34 Approximate Value

Bio: Selected in the second round of the 2005 draft, Barnes started 60 games over four seasons, with all but 3 games at left tackle. His best stretch came during the Jaguars’ 2007 playoff campaign when he helped pave the way for one of the NFL’s top rushing attacks. Barnes departed in 2008 free agency but was a dependable presence in Jacksonville.

Time to vote!

(This new polling tool is part of our transition to a new publishing platform.)

Now, here are the nominees for Jacksonville’s All-Time Right Tackle.

Leon Searcy (1996-99)

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Stats: 71 games played, 71 games started, 39 Approximate Value

Bio: Signed as a free agent in 1996, Searcy brought veteran leadership and nasty run-blocking to the Jaguars’ right tackle spot. He started every game during the team’s four-year playoff run from 1996 to 1999 and was a key cog in one of the NFL’s most balanced offenses. The former Miami Hurricane great is still regarded as one of the best free agent signings in team history.

Maurice Williams (2001-09)

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Stats: 108 games played, 103 games started, 54 Approximate Value

Bio: A second-round pick in 2001, Williams brought versatility and durability to Jacksonville’s offensive line for nearly a decade. He started at both guard and tackle during his career and was a mainstay during the team’s mid-2000s resurgence. Williams played over 100 total games, making him one of the longest-tenured linemen in franchise history.

Jawaan Taylor (2019-22)

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Stats: 68 games played, 68 games started, 28 Approximate Value

Bio: Drafted in the second round in 2019, Taylor started every game at right tackle during his four seasons in Jacksonville. Though penalties and inconsistency plagued his early years, he put together a strong 2022 campaign that earned him a lucrative free-agent deal with the Chiefs. Taylor’s 66 straight starts in the regular season rank among the longest streaks for a Jaguars offensive lineman.

Jermey Parnell (2015-18)

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Stats: 60 games played, 60 games started, 25 Approximate Value

Bio: Signed in 205 free agency after a stint in Dallas, Parnell solidified the Jaguars’ right tackle spot during a time of rebuild. He was a key part of the dominant run game that powered the 2017 AFC Championship run. Parnell started 60 games over five seasons in Jacksonville.

Last week: Tight Ends / Next week: Interior Offensive Line

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Jaarian Jones Dominant In Consecutive Days: Training Camp Day 6 highlights & observations

2025-07-29T16:34:15-04:00

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The Jaguars leaned heavily into their “home field advantage” today, practicing outside during Jacksonville’s scalding 111 degree heat index. And while the weather was a scorcher, so were the plays being made on the field.

On Tuesday, the Jacksonville Jaguars took to the Miller Electric practice fields for their second day of padded practices in 2025, with this one being slightly longer and more physical than Monday’s affair. With a near-sold out attendance, the highly-competitive Tuesday training camp featured many expected impressive performances, with maybe a few surprising names. Here are our top highlights and observations from Day 6 of Jaguars’ training camp at the Miller Electric Center practice fields.

Notes from practice

CB Jarrian Jones put up a second consecutive dominant day in converge on Tuesday, with two forced incompletions in the teams period (one of which was arguably a pass breakup). He then took the practice temperature up to another level, after giving up a five-yard catch in the 1-on-1 session against Brian Thomas Jr. He would follow up that rep with a game-changing play. This one an impressive one-handed interception, snatched from Thomas Jr’s grasp on the slightly late and/or off target throw from Lawrence.

What a rep from @JarrianJones @Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/vR5z2Yq4jf
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) July 29, 2025

That’s back to back practices with highlight plays made from the second-year corner out of FSU. With the additional snaps since Montaric Brown’s early training camp injury, Jones has stepped up in a big way this week. With his play continuing to be at this level, he could potentially push Jourdan Lewis for a starting role.

Defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile spoke about Jones after practice:

“He’s a great competitor. He really works hard to play with technique. I think he did a great job in the spring, and then he really worked. He’s one of the guys who really worked hard in the summer, was with a lot of the guys on the team, working technique, studying, so he came back to camp really ready to go. I see a lot of the drill work he’s doing every day is showing up now. The muscle memory is starting to set in, and he’s really playing with good technique. It is starting to show up in all the one-on-one work and team periods”.

He later continued...

”He’s going to give you everything he’s got until the end of the play, so I think that was awesome that he was rewarded on that.”

WR Travis Hunter completed his second consecutive day on offense, with a smooth looking day running his routes. Hunter would open his day with a redzone touchdown, breaking free of the coverage in a scramble drill. Lawrence would find him settled in the hole within the zone at the back of the endzone for the catch. He would then catch three additional targets between the 1-on-1 and 11-on-11 teams periods, with another near-touchdown in the redzone period where he failed to get his second foot down.

Competing for every rep @Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/II8TE2QcWw
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) July 29, 2025

S Eric Murray collected a nice pass breakup during the redzone 11-on-11 period while covering TE Brenton Strange. However, the other safety position opposite of Murray may still be awaiting someone to jump off the tape and take the reins (Antonio Johnson, Caleb Ransaw, Dewey Wingard, Rayun Lane, etc).
CB Jourdan Lewis continues his placement on this list of spotlight players with another day of quality secondary play in coverage. Lewis had one stop for five yards on Hunter Long, with an impressive pass breakup when matched up against Austin Trammell in the 11-on-11 period.

2 always bringing the juice @JourdanJD @Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/BcTWMSd4jH
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) July 29, 2025

WR Joshua Cephus went 2/2 in the 1-on-1 period, beating Christian Braswell and Aydan White on each play. However, Eli Pancol also had a comparable day, also going 2/2, with an impressive, out-breaking route on a deep catch over White in the 1-on-1 period.
WR Dyami Brown rushed for multiple 20+ yard runs on Tuesday, in addition to catching a 30-35-yard pass from Lawrence during the 2-Minute Drill Teams period.
QB Trevor Lawrence had another quality day, managing the offense. Jamal Saint Cyr for News4Jax had Lawrence at 11/15 with a touchdown in the 11-on-11 periods. Outside of my (albeit small) criticism on the Jarrian Jones 1-on-1 interception, I thought this was probably one of Lawrence’s best days passing the ball in camp. He timely and accurately hit Dyami Brown on the aforementioned 30-35-yard ball during the two-minute drill period and marched the team down the field for the Cam Little field goal as time expired. He generally kept the ball out of harms' way while picking up chunk plays when the opportunity presented itself.

How many TD’s for these two this year? pic.twitter.com/9Ij6a45C8Q
— 1010 XL / 92.5 FM (@1010XL) July 29, 2025

It was a quieter day for WR Brian Thomas Jr who scored no touchdowns in today’s practice, while securing three catches on five total targets (two catches on three targets in teams periods; one catch on two targets, and an interception in 1-on-1s).
RB LeQuint Allen had what looked to be an effective day in pass protection in the 11-on-11 periods. He did however, drop his second intended target in today’s practice, The normally sure-handed back (in college) previously dropped his first pass of camp in Day 4 of camp.
RB Travis Etienne broke off two noticeably explosive rushes in today’s practice, with the offensive line having occasional success getting movement up front. RB Tank Bigsby also had a longer (15-20-yard rush on the day.
LB Jack Kiser recorded a “sack” of Nick Mullens in the 11-on-11 period. Additionally, DE Josh Hines-Allen beat RT Anton Harrison in the 11-on-11 redzone period for a would be sack of Lawrence (LB Devin Lloyd was also there).
K Cam Little went 4/4 on field goals in the teams periods, making the longest from around 40-yards out. He also made 4/4 during the earlier warmups, by my count.
The team brings has Wednesday off and will return on Thursday, before Friday’s late afternoon scrimmage at the stadium.

Injuries

G Patrick Mekari: was still out due to back spasms and tightness.
CB Montaric Brown: continues to be day to day. He has been held out of three consecutive practices as a precaution.
TE Johnny Mundt: day to day with an undisclosed injury.
TE Hunter Long: left practice with an ankle injury and is reportedly day-to-day.
WR Louis Rees-Zammit: was seen on the field, but not during the teams and 1-on-1 periods. Unknown if he is still day to day with an undisclosed injury.
DT Maason Smith & LB Dennis Gardeck are both still on the Active/PUP list

Notes from pressers

Coach Campanile summarized his view of the defenses’ past two days of padded practices as this:

“I think today, we practiced a little bit more physical on our side. I thought we were communicating well, flying around. To me, it’s always about the play style, how you’re playing on defense. I think we’re trending the right way but there’s a lot of work to do. To answer your question, what I do like is the physicality today, and we’re starting to get a good culture in our room.”

“We’ve got a great group of guys here. They’re easy guys to coach… They’re running to the ball, they’re attacking the ball.”@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/GuksFz7zTb
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) July 29, 2025

LB Foye Oluokun then had this to say when discussing his excitement over getting their “chip back on their shoulder”:

“Obviously, last year did not go great. It’s easy to get down on yourself, kind of get through. That’s a toxic mindset of football there, and we got through the season abysmally. So, come back this season, try to right our wrongs and let’s get out on the right foot.”

He later continued, discussing players all knowing their assignments:

“I think it’s so important for the whole defense to know what everybody’s doing. When you have trusted people behind you, it’s really cool. I’m seeing the growth that we take as a whole defense and the growth that I’m taking as a player just playing my play. I remember Coach Caldwell [former Defensive Coordinator Mike Caldwell] called me an eraser way back in the day and sometimes that hurts you because you’re trying to make sure everybody else is right. Obviously, I’m around the ball every play, but I can just trust my play, and if the ball gets funneled back to me, staying in my gap, then I feel like I can make even more splash plays.”

You can catch the entire presser here.

Stay tuned for more updates from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2025 training camp!