The Jacksonville Jaguars signed cornerbacks Jaylon Jones and Alijah Huzzie to the active roster on Oct. 6, 2026. The team also waived/injured cornerback Christian Braswell and placed safety Caleb Ransaw on the Reserve/Injured list. The moves add two cornerbacks to Jacksonville’s active roster.
Jaylon Jones Brings Four Seasons With Chicago
Jones, 27, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears in 2022. He played 56 games, including six starts, across four seasons with Chicago from 2022-25. Jones finished his Chicago career with 70 tackles, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit and 31 special teams tackles.
Jones recorded a career-high 12 special teams tackles in 2025 and played in both of Chicago’s postseason games. The Allen, Texas, native played at Ole Miss from 2016-21. He totaled 153 tackles, 19 passes defensed, 6.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception during his college career.
Alijah Huzzie Joins Jacksonville After Houston Tenure
Huzzie, 25, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans in 2025. He played in two games that season and recorded three tackles, one interception and one special teams tackle. Huzzie began the 2026 season on Houston’s practice squad.
The LaGrange, Georgia, native attended East Tennessee State from 2019-22 before playing at North Carolina from 2023-24. Huzzie recorded 82 tackles, including 6.5 for loss, 18 passes defensed, four interceptions and 2.0 sacks in 24 games with the Tar Heels. He earned All-ACC honors in 2023.
FSB Take
The Jacksonville Jaguars made four defensive-back roster moves on Oct. 6, adding Jaylon Jones and Alijah Huzzie while changing the status of Christian Braswell and Caleb Ransaw. Jones brings four seasons and 56 games of NFL experience, including a career-high 12 special teams tackles in 2025. Huzzie joins the active roster after beginning the 2026 season on the Houston Texans’ practice squad and earning All-ACC honors at North Carolina in 2023.
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