Jaguars’ initial 53-man roster includes surprises at LB, answers at QB

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Aug 2, 2026; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen talks to quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during training camp at Miller Electric Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Jacksonville Jaguars finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season.

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There weren’t any major surprises on cut day, but it was an active one for general manager James Gladstone. The Jags waived offseason playmaker Jabbar Muhammad in favor of the more experienced cornerback Christian Braswell II, upgraded at quarterback from Nick Mullens to Quinn Ewers, and kept Quintin Morris on board as TE4 after trading away Hunter Long.

With the team keeping four tight ends and four running backs — shoutout Ameer Abdullah — that meant there was a little less room on the other side of the ball. Jacksonville’s weakest on-paper position is officially linebacker, as the team parted with Jack Kiser, Yasir Abdullah and Jalen McLeod. Just five guys man that spot now.

Here’s a look at the 53-man roster, though it’s sure to change considerably by the time the Jaguars play in Inglewood on February 14.

  • QB: Trevor Lawrence; Quinn Ewers
  • RB: Bhayshul Tuten; Chris Rodriguez Jr.; LeQuint Allen; Ameer Abdullah
  • WR: Jakobi Meyers; Brian Thomas Jr.; Parker Washington; Josh Cameron; CJ Williams
  • TE: Brenton Strange; Nate Boerkircher; Tanner Koziol; Quintin Morris
  • OL: Cole Van Lanen; Ezra Cleveland; Robert Hainsey; Anton Harrison; Walker Little; Emmanuel Pregnon; Jonah Monheim; Wyatt Milum; Daniel Faalele
  • EDGE: Josh Hines-Allen; Travon Walker; Danny Striggow; B.J. Green; Wesley Williams; Bryan Thomas Jr.
  • IDL: DaVon Hamilton; Arik Armstead; Ruke Orhorhoro; Albert Regis; Matt Dickerson
  • LB Foyesade Oluokun; Ventrell Miller; Dennis Gardeck; Jahlani Tavai; Branson Combs;
  • CB: Travis Hunter; Montaric Brown; Jarrian Jones; Jourdan Lewis; Christian Braswell
  • S: Antonio Johnson; Eric Murray; Caleb Ransaw; Rayuan Lane; Jalen Huskey
  • Specialists: Cam Little; Logan Cooke; Ross Matiscik
  • Injured reserve (designated to return): OL Patrick Mekari; DE Zach Durfee

Jags fans, what are your immediate takeaways? Let us know in the comments below!

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