The Jacksonville Jaguars category follows North Florida's NFL franchise with game coverage, roster moves, injuries, coaching news, draft and free-agency reporting, schedules and AFC postseason storylines. It serves as Florida Sports Blog's central archive for Jaguars reporting throughout the year. The Jaguars were awarded an NFL expansion franchise in 1993 and began play in 1995. Jacksonville reached the AFC Championship Game in only its second season in 1996 and returned after a 14-2 regular season in 1999, then produced another conference-title run in 2017. The Jaguars gave North Florida its first major-league franchise and remain one of the NFL's youngest organizations.
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen discussed the team's extra preparation week and higher standards before the 2026 opener against the Cleveland Browns.
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen returned to individual drills while recovering from a knee injury and is nearing a return to the lineup.
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Eli Cox, Kaevon Merriweather and Hayden Rucci to the football practice squad Sept. 1, 2026, and released offensive lineman Jimto Obidegwu.
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone discussed five initial 2026 roster storylines, including Bryan Thomas Jr.'s emergence, Parker Washington's extension talks and the quarterback situation.
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed 15 players to the 2026 NFL practice squad Aug. 31, including quarterbacks Joey Aguilar and Nick Mullens and International Pathway Program member Kilian Zierer.
Bryan Thomas Jr. earned a place on the Jacksonville Jaguars' initial 2026 53-player roster after recording 3.5 preseason sacks and six quarterback pressures.
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Aug. 30 roster moves and listed their 53-player active roster for the 2026 NFL season.
