The Jacksonville Jaguars elevated linebacker Jalen McLeod from the practice squad to the active roster via standard elevation, the team announced Sept. 26, 2026. The move is for Jacksonville’s game the following day. The supplied announcement does not identify the opponent, venue or game date.
McLeod, 24, was elevated to the active roster in Week 2 and made his NFL debut. He spent the 2025 season on the injured reserve list before receiving his latest elevation. The Jaguars originally drafted him in the sixth round, 194th overall, of the 2025 draft.
McLeod’s profile
McLeod wears No. 35 and is listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 236 pounds. He attended Auburn before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team announcement did not provide playing-time expectations or statistics for the upcoming game.
The standard elevation gives McLeod an active-roster place for the Jaguars’ game the following day. His transaction follows his Week 2 elevation and NFL debut, while the available information does not confirm his role beyond the roster move.
FSB Take
McLeod’s elevation is the confirmed roster news for the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of the following day’s game. The Auburn product has already made his NFL debut after spending the 2025 season on injured reserve. Any further evaluation of his role will depend on participation information from the game.
Source: Original report