The Jacksonville Jaguars elevated linebacker Jalen McLeod from the practice squad to the active roster through standard elevation for tomorrow’s game, the team announced Sept. 26, 2026. The announcement did not identify Jacksonville’s opponent, the venue or the 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 reaching the field for the first time in an NFL game.
McLeod’s Jacksonville Jaguars background
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected McLeod in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft with the 194th overall pick. He attended Auburn and is listed as a linebacker on the Jaguars roster.
McLeod is listed as No. 35 at 6 feet, 1 inch and 236 pounds. His latest elevation places him on the active roster for the Jaguars’ next game.
FSB Take
McLeod’s elevation is the Jacksonville Jaguars’ verified personnel update ahead of tomorrow’s game. The move follows his Week 2 elevation and NFL debut after spending the 2025 season on injured reserve. Jacksonville has not identified the opponent, venue or game date in the announcement.
Source: Original report