The Jacksonville Jaguars elevated linebacker Jalen McLeod and cornerback Jabbar Muhammad from the practice squad to the active roster for tomorrow’s game, the team announced Oct. 3, 2026. Both moves were made through standard elevation. The team did not identify the opponent, venue or game date.
McLeod wears No. 35 and Muhammad wears No. 37. Both players are 24 years old, with McLeod playing linebacker and Muhammad playing cornerback. The elevations give Jacksonville additional defensive personnel for the upcoming game.
Jalen McLeod Has Contributed on Special Teams
McLeod is listed at 6-foot-1 and 236 pounds and attended Auburn. Jacksonville drafted him in the sixth round, 194th overall, of the 2025 draft. He spent the 2025 season on the injured reserve list before making his NFL debut after a Week 2 elevation.
McLeod was elevated again in Week 3 and recorded two tackles, including one solo tackle, on special teams. The latest move marks another standard elevation for the linebacker during the 2026 season. Jacksonville has not provided additional details about his expected role for tomorrow’s game.
Jabbar Muhammad Brings Oregon Experience
Muhammad is listed at 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds and attended Oregon. The DeSoto, Texas, native spent the 2025 season on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 draft.
Before joining Oregon, Muhammad attended Oklahoma State from 2020-22 and Washington in 2023. He started all 14 games at Oregon in 2024 and was named to the 2024 All-Big Ten Second Team. Muhammad finished that season with 41 tackles, including 22 solo tackles, and a conference-leading 12 pass breakups.
FSB Take
The Jacksonville Jaguars are using standard elevations to add McLeod and Muhammad to the active roster for tomorrow’s game. McLeod has recorded two special teams tackles this season, while Muhammad’s documented college production includes 14 starts, 41 tackles and 12 pass breakups at Oregon in 2024. The source does not identify the opponent, venue or game date, so the players’ specific assignments remain unreported.
Source: Original report