5 days ago
Travis Hunter's wild Wembley day showcased the two-way star's immense talent, even in a losing effort.
Hunter caught a touchdown pass and picked off a C.J. Stroud pass in the other end zone in the fourth quarter of Jacksonville's 34-31 loss on Sunday.
There were hiccups, too, including a costly pass interference call in the red zone.
Still, the second-year player showcased why the Jaguars made the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 draft.
"He definitely helped put us in a position to win that game today," coach Liam Coen said.
#hunter #stroud
Hunter caught a touchdown pass and picked off a C.J. Stroud pass in the other end zone in the fourth quarter of Jacksonville's 34-31 loss on Sunday.
There were hiccups, too, including a costly pass interference call in the red zone.
Still, the second-year player showcased why the Jaguars made the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 draft.
"He definitely helped put us in a position to win that game today," coach Liam Coen said.
#hunter #stroud
1 month ago
After briefly exiting Sunday's win over the Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars' head coach Liam Coen fully expects wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. to be available in Week 2 against Denver -- although he may be limited during the week of upcoming practices.
"I fully imagine him being able to play this game," Coen said on Monday. "No issues, just might not be able to get hit throughout the week or something."
Thomas Jr. left the Jaguars' Week 1 win in the first half with a shoulder injury. He was initially questionable to return, but did go back into the game.
Thomas Jr. finished the game with three receptions for 40 yards.
He also sustained a shoulder injury in the Jaguars' first joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Whether or not that injury and the current one are related has not been reported.
#fully #able #shoulder
"I fully imagine him being able to play this game," Coen said on Monday. "No issues, just might not be able to get hit throughout the week or something."
Thomas Jr. left the Jaguars' Week 1 win in the first half with a shoulder injury. He was initially questionable to return, but did go back into the game.
Thomas Jr. finished the game with three receptions for 40 yards.
He also sustained a shoulder injury in the Jaguars' first joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Whether or not that injury and the current one are related has not been reported.
#fully #able #shoulder
1 month ago
With Trevor Lawrence and Ewers on the 53-man roster, the Jacksonville Jaguars are still choosing to elevate quarterback Nick Mullens for Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.
After the Jaguars traded for Ewers, Mullens was released on cutdown day and then signed back to the practice squad.
By trading for Ewers, the Jaguars are clearly bullish on the young quarterback's upside. That said, he is still a relatively inexperienced player, whereas Mullens not only has NFL experience but is well-versed in the Liam Coen system.
Beyond the backup quarterback needing to step in if an injury occurs, that player is also tasked with providing support and another set of eyes for the starter in the meeting rooms, on the practice field, and on the sidelines on Sundays.
Mullens' experience likely makes him more well-equipped to fill that role right now than Ewers.
#jaguars #player
After the Jaguars traded for Ewers, Mullens was released on cutdown day and then signed back to the practice squad.
By trading for Ewers, the Jaguars are clearly bullish on the young quarterback's upside. That said, he is still a relatively inexperienced player, whereas Mullens not only has NFL experience but is well-versed in the Liam Coen system.
Beyond the backup quarterback needing to step in if an injury occurs, that player is also tasked with providing support and another set of eyes for the starter in the meeting rooms, on the practice field, and on the sidelines on Sundays.
Mullens' experience likely makes him more well-equipped to fill that role right now than Ewers.
#jaguars #player
2 months ago
The announcers for the Jacksonville Jaguars Week 1 matchup have been revealed.
The Jaguars will open the 2026 regular season at home against the Cleveland Browns. Kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 13, will be at 1:00 PM ET.
The game will be aired on CBS, with Rom McCarthy, Robert Turbin, and Tiffany Blackmon on the call.
Entering Year 2 of the James Gladstone and Liam Coen era, the Jaguars are looking to build upon what was a successful first season.
Jacksonville finished the 2025 season with a 13-4 record and were winners of the AFC South. Over the team's eight-game winning streak, both the offense and defense were two of the more productive units in football.
#sunday
The Jaguars will open the 2026 regular season at home against the Cleveland Browns. Kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 13, will be at 1:00 PM ET.
The game will be aired on CBS, with Rom McCarthy, Robert Turbin, and Tiffany Blackmon on the call.
Entering Year 2 of the James Gladstone and Liam Coen era, the Jaguars are looking to build upon what was a successful first season.
Jacksonville finished the 2025 season with a 13-4 record and were winners of the AFC South. Over the team's eight-game winning streak, both the offense and defense were two of the more productive units in football.
#sunday
2 months ago
Chapecoense had only two wins in the Brasileirão — against Santos and São Paulo.
And a total of zero away victories.
Then they went and stunned Corinthians right at the Neo Química Arena this Sunday (6).
Timão took the lead, but ended up losing 2-1 in front of 44,588 fans.
It was SCCP's fourth STRAIGHT defeat, and now the team turns its focus to the Copa Libertadores.
#sunday
And a total of zero away victories.
Then they went and stunned Corinthians right at the Neo Química Arena this Sunday (6).
Timão took the lead, but ended up losing 2-1 in front of 44,588 fans.
It was SCCP's fourth STRAIGHT defeat, and now the team turns its focus to the Copa Libertadores.
#sunday
2 months ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced their initial 53-man roster last weekend, which saw a major trend towards young players with lots of potential for the future. However, that does not mean veteran experience isn't valued in Jacksonville anymore.
In a recent press conference, head coach Liam Coen pointed to Jahlani Tavai and Ameer Abdullah as examples of veteran newcomers who made the roster, despite facing competition from younger players at their positions.
"It's typically challenging to make those teams in some of those instances, and so credit those guys," he said of Abdullah and Tavai. "They're the right type of ones, right? Mentally, pros do it the right way. Ameer Abdullah is one of the first guys in our building every single day. The way that he prepares his body, the way that he prepares for practice. Jahlani, the way that he goes about his business. He's a great teammate. Everybody loves him. He does all the little things the right way, will help us on special teams as well."
Abdullah faced a crowded running back room, with three players — Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez, and LeQuint Allen — all but ***** ured to have roster spots when Abdullah signed with the Jaguars in May. Abdullah had to not only convince Jacksonville staff to roster four running backs, but to keep him over Deejay Dallas and undrafted rookie J'Mari Taylor. Judging by Coen's words, it was Abdullah's experience and dedication that ultimately made the difference.
Tavai, meanwhile, had an even more unlikely path to the active roster. He arrived in Jacksonville just weeks before cutdown day, and made the roster over younger players, like Jack Kiser, Jalen McLeod, Yasir Abdullah, and preseason standout Amari Burney.
#right #made
In a recent press conference, head coach Liam Coen pointed to Jahlani Tavai and Ameer Abdullah as examples of veteran newcomers who made the roster, despite facing competition from younger players at their positions.
"It's typically challenging to make those teams in some of those instances, and so credit those guys," he said of Abdullah and Tavai. "They're the right type of ones, right? Mentally, pros do it the right way. Ameer Abdullah is one of the first guys in our building every single day. The way that he prepares his body, the way that he prepares for practice. Jahlani, the way that he goes about his business. He's a great teammate. Everybody loves him. He does all the little things the right way, will help us on special teams as well."
Abdullah faced a crowded running back room, with three players — Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez, and LeQuint Allen — all but ***** ured to have roster spots when Abdullah signed with the Jaguars in May. Abdullah had to not only convince Jacksonville staff to roster four running backs, but to keep him over Deejay Dallas and undrafted rookie J'Mari Taylor. Judging by Coen's words, it was Abdullah's experience and dedication that ultimately made the difference.
Tavai, meanwhile, had an even more unlikely path to the active roster. He arrived in Jacksonville just weeks before cutdown day, and made the roster over younger players, like Jack Kiser, Jalen McLeod, Yasir Abdullah, and preseason standout Amari Burney.
#right #made
2 months ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars will soon have to make roster cuts to trim their roster down to 53 players ahead of the league deadline at 6 p.m. on Aug. 30.
The team completed the preseason on Friday, wrapping up with a win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game was headlined by several players who were competing for spots on the roster, making one final push to earn their spots.
However, as Liam Coen noted earlier in the week, the final roster spots are earned via a players' body of work over the entire offseason.
Hear from QB1: Trevor Lawrence says he found a 'groove' during Jaguars' training camp
Follow the Times-Union for updates from cut-down day as the decisions arrive and the news rolls in.
#players #jaguars #down #final
The team completed the preseason on Friday, wrapping up with a win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game was headlined by several players who were competing for spots on the roster, making one final push to earn their spots.
However, as Liam Coen noted earlier in the week, the final roster spots are earned via a players' body of work over the entire offseason.
Hear from QB1: Trevor Lawrence says he found a 'groove' during Jaguars' training camp
Follow the Times-Union for updates from cut-down day as the decisions arrive and the news rolls in.
#players #jaguars #down #final
2 months ago
East Union's Ann Fleming Leflore has been voted the Daily Journal Female Athlete of the Week, while New Albany's Coen Foster and Nettleton's Tyler Gilbert are Male co-Athletes of the Week for Aug. 17-22.
Leflore, an outside hitter for the volleyball team, had a huge week. Over the course of six matches, the junior notched 91 kills, including 52 during the Union County Tournament, which East Union won. Leflore earned 59.4% of the vote in the Female Athlete of the Week Twitter poll, beating out Myrtle's Ally Murphy and Walnut's Molly-Kate Rolison.
Foster and Gilbert tied in the Male Athlete of the Week poll, as each earned 38.5% of the vote. Foster, a cross country runner, won the Myrtle Invitational race on Saturday with a time of 16 minutes, 23.47 seconds. Gilbert, a member of Nettleton's football team, scored two touchdowns in a 16-15 jamboree win versus Mantachie on Friday.
Hamilton's Sebastian Joslin was the other nominee.
#male #union
Leflore, an outside hitter for the volleyball team, had a huge week. Over the course of six matches, the junior notched 91 kills, including 52 during the Union County Tournament, which East Union won. Leflore earned 59.4% of the vote in the Female Athlete of the Week Twitter poll, beating out Myrtle's Ally Murphy and Walnut's Molly-Kate Rolison.
Foster and Gilbert tied in the Male Athlete of the Week poll, as each earned 38.5% of the vote. Foster, a cross country runner, won the Myrtle Invitational race on Saturday with a time of 16 minutes, 23.47 seconds. Gilbert, a member of Nettleton's football team, scored two touchdowns in a 16-15 jamboree win versus Mantachie on Friday.
Hamilton's Sebastian Joslin was the other nominee.
#male #union
2 months ago
After securing qualification for the quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana — by eliminating Bolívar last Tuesday (18) at MorumBIS — Tricolor will resume its Brazilian Championship campaign this Sunday (23), at 6:30 p.m., at Arena Condá, to face Chapecoense in a match valid for the 24th round.
In this weekend's match in Chapecó, São Paulo will take the field motivated by the qualification as they try to bounce back in the national competition and put an end to their winless run in the tournament.
"We secured qualification in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana with an important victory in front of our fans, and now we are focused on continuing in the Brazilian Championship," said forward Artur, who added:
"We have worked hard in recent days, and we will go in search of a positive result. We have to play with great dedication, fight, and motivation to get the three points," added the number 37.
The São Paulo side sits in 13th place, with 27 points from 22 matches.
#conmebol #Sudamericana #added
In this weekend's match in Chapecó, São Paulo will take the field motivated by the qualification as they try to bounce back in the national competition and put an end to their winless run in the tournament.
"We secured qualification in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana with an important victory in front of our fans, and now we are focused on continuing in the Brazilian Championship," said forward Artur, who added:
"We have worked hard in recent days, and we will go in search of a positive result. We have to play with great dedication, fight, and motivation to get the three points," added the number 37.
The São Paulo side sits in 13th place, with 27 points from 22 matches.
#conmebol #Sudamericana #added
2 months ago
Following the Jacksonville Jaguars' Week 2 preseason matchup with the Carolina Panthers, how did the members of the 2026 rookie draft class perform?
Let's take a closer look, along with where each player stands within their respective position groups.
Boerkircher did not play in this preseason game, which highlights the important role he will have right away this season. He will be the No. 2 option at tight end behind Brenton Strange, bringing a blocking-heavy presence to the position, although the Jaguars believe he can impact the passing game as well.
Regis did not play in this preseason matchup either. He is projected to be the backup nose tackle behind DaVon Hamilton. This is a role that won't always fill the stat sheet and is one that can come with a learning curve, as Liam Coen mentioned recently.
Like Boerkircher and Regis, Pregnon did not play either. He is slated to be the backup left guard and has impressed as of late.
#jaguars #regis #matchup #behind
Let's take a closer look, along with where each player stands within their respective position groups.
Boerkircher did not play in this preseason game, which highlights the important role he will have right away this season. He will be the No. 2 option at tight end behind Brenton Strange, bringing a blocking-heavy presence to the position, although the Jaguars believe he can impact the passing game as well.
Regis did not play in this preseason matchup either. He is projected to be the backup nose tackle behind DaVon Hamilton. This is a role that won't always fill the stat sheet and is one that can come with a learning curve, as Liam Coen mentioned recently.
Like Boerkircher and Regis, Pregnon did not play either. He is slated to be the backup left guard and has impressed as of late.
#jaguars #regis #matchup #behind
2 months ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars suffered their first defeat of the 2026 preseason on Friday night, falling 34-17 to the Carolina Panthers at EverBank Stadium.
With Liam Coen once again choosing to rest virtually all of his established starters, this was primarily an opportunity for Jacksonville's depth players to stake their claim for roster spots. Unfortunately for the Jaguars, too many of those players failed to make the most of their opportunity.
Here are three reasons why Jacksonville came up short.
Perhaps the biggest issue was simply the number of mistakes Jacksonville made.
The Jaguars committed nine penalties for 60 yards in the first half alone, while also giving the ball away twice during the game. That included Carter Bradley's second-quarter interception, which proved particularly costly.
#jacksonville #jaguars #first
With Liam Coen once again choosing to rest virtually all of his established starters, this was primarily an opportunity for Jacksonville's depth players to stake their claim for roster spots. Unfortunately for the Jaguars, too many of those players failed to make the most of their opportunity.
Here are three reasons why Jacksonville came up short.
Perhaps the biggest issue was simply the number of mistakes Jacksonville made.
The Jaguars committed nine penalties for 60 yards in the first half alone, while also giving the ball away twice during the game. That included Carter Bradley's second-quarter interception, which proved particularly costly.
#jacksonville #jaguars #first
2 months ago
Following the Jacksonville Jaguars' performance in Week 2 of the preseason against the Carolina Panthers, we have three takeaways from Friday's game.
Let's dive in.
The starters did not play, so penalty issues in the preseason don't mean that will carry over into the regular season. That said, throughout training camp, penalties have persisted. Penalties were also an issue for this Jaguars team last year, with Jacksonville averaging the fourth-most penalties per game.
Penalties make everything more difficult. They put the offense behind the sticks, wipe out big plays, or give an opponent short fields and manageable down and distances.
This isn't anything new, with the Jaguars' Day 3 rookies standing out since they arrived in Jacksonville during offseason programs. But it's getting to the point where, even with a very talented receiver room, finding some opportunities for Cameron and Williams in season may have to be on Liam Coen's to-do list.
#penalties #game #following
Let's dive in.
The starters did not play, so penalty issues in the preseason don't mean that will carry over into the regular season. That said, throughout training camp, penalties have persisted. Penalties were also an issue for this Jaguars team last year, with Jacksonville averaging the fourth-most penalties per game.
Penalties make everything more difficult. They put the offense behind the sticks, wipe out big plays, or give an opponent short fields and manageable down and distances.
This isn't anything new, with the Jaguars' Day 3 rookies standing out since they arrived in Jacksonville during offseason programs. But it's getting to the point where, even with a very talented receiver room, finding some opportunities for Cameron and Williams in season may have to be on Liam Coen's to-do list.
#penalties #game #following
2 months ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars fell in their second preseason game of the season to the Carolina Panthers, 34-17.
After being undecided earlier in the week, head coach Liam Coen did not play starters in the game. He opted to rest Trevor Lawrence and several other Jaguars with two joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on deck next week.
The Panthers played their starting offense for two series, scoring on the second drive after a seven-play series where they marched 58 yards.
#panthers #second
After being undecided earlier in the week, head coach Liam Coen did not play starters in the game. He opted to rest Trevor Lawrence and several other Jaguars with two joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on deck next week.
The Panthers played their starting offense for two series, scoring on the second drive after a seven-play series where they marched 58 yards.
#panthers #second
2 months ago
Travis Hunter says he'd love to play every snap on both offense and defense for the Jaguars. But the Jaguars have other ideas.
Reporters in Jacksonville this week say Hunter is playing defense almost exclusively, a strong indication that the team plans for him to play mostly cornerback when the regular season starts. He'll likely see some snaps at wide receiver as well, but in a part-time role.
The Jaguars already had Hunter practicing more at cornerback than wide receiver before this week, but on Monday, it was all defense: Hunter got zero 11-on-11 snaps on offense, according to John Shipley of SI.com.
At Wednesday's joint practice with the Panthers, Hunter played 28 snaps on defense and two on offense, according to Garry Smits of the Florida Times-Union. Hunter actually did more at kicker than at wide receiver, although that appeared to be mostly messing around, and he missed four of his five field goal attempts, so it's safe to say the Jaguars won't be turning to him if kicker Cam Little gets hurt.
Jaguars coach Liam Coen indicated this week that when Hunter comes off the practice field on defense, the coaching staff would rather have Hunter continue watching the defense and taking mental reps than going to the other side and playing offense. That sure sounds like a coach who believes Hunter can help his team most on the defensive side of the ball.
#wide #playing
Reporters in Jacksonville this week say Hunter is playing defense almost exclusively, a strong indication that the team plans for him to play mostly cornerback when the regular season starts. He'll likely see some snaps at wide receiver as well, but in a part-time role.
The Jaguars already had Hunter practicing more at cornerback than wide receiver before this week, but on Monday, it was all defense: Hunter got zero 11-on-11 snaps on offense, according to John Shipley of SI.com.
At Wednesday's joint practice with the Panthers, Hunter played 28 snaps on defense and two on offense, according to Garry Smits of the Florida Times-Union. Hunter actually did more at kicker than at wide receiver, although that appeared to be mostly messing around, and he missed four of his five field goal attempts, so it's safe to say the Jaguars won't be turning to him if kicker Cam Little gets hurt.
Jaguars coach Liam Coen indicated this week that when Hunter comes off the practice field on defense, the coaching staff would rather have Hunter continue watching the defense and taking mental reps than going to the other side and playing offense. That sure sounds like a coach who believes Hunter can help his team most on the defensive side of the ball.
#wide #playing
2 months ago
Just as the Jacksonville Jaguars' offense did in last week's joint practice with the Saints, Trevor Lawrence and Co. were again successful in the red zone against the Panthers in Wednesday's practice.
At one point during the practice, John Shipley of Jaguars on SI noted that Lawrence threw touchdown passes on three consecutive plays. Shipley added that Carolina had "some real issues" defending the Jaguars' tight ends in this part of the field.
In Year 1 under Liam Coen, the Jaguars' offense was quite successful in the red area, particularly down the stretch, and that has seemed to carry over into this year's training camp.
"I thought we were pretty good the back half of the year in the red zone," Coen said. "I think we finished in the top five in the NFL. Like he made a couple off schedule throws and that's what I would attribute a lot of it to, to be honest, is when we got better in the red zone last year was open receivers in the red zone."
With less ***** e to operate in a condensed part of the field, passing the ball in the red zone can be challenging. So Lawrence's ability to buy time and extend plays has been a key factor in Jacksonville's red zone surge.
#year #practice #lawrence #coen
At one point during the practice, John Shipley of Jaguars on SI noted that Lawrence threw touchdown passes on three consecutive plays. Shipley added that Carolina had "some real issues" defending the Jaguars' tight ends in this part of the field.
In Year 1 under Liam Coen, the Jaguars' offense was quite successful in the red area, particularly down the stretch, and that has seemed to carry over into this year's training camp.
"I thought we were pretty good the back half of the year in the red zone," Coen said. "I think we finished in the top five in the NFL. Like he made a couple off schedule throws and that's what I would attribute a lot of it to, to be honest, is when we got better in the red zone last year was open receivers in the red zone."
With less ***** e to operate in a condensed part of the field, passing the ball in the red zone can be challenging. So Lawrence's ability to buy time and extend plays has been a key factor in Jacksonville's red zone surge.
#year #practice #lawrence #coen
2 months ago
An offseason vision for the Jacksonville Jaguars' offense seems to be coming to life in training camp.
Back in April, the Jaguars utilized their second-round selection on tight end Nate Boerkircher -- a pick that was scrutinized by many ******* ysts. Jacksonville then selected tight end Tanner Koziol in the fifth round.
Both players, however, have acclimated quickly to Liam Coen's offense, including in Wednesday's joint practice with Carolina.
"I think they've grown for sure," Coen said after practice. "Tanner being a quasi receiver in college was something that we were excited about."
Coen also mentioned the physicality that Boerkircher brings to the Jaguars' offense.
#offense #practice
Back in April, the Jaguars utilized their second-round selection on tight end Nate Boerkircher -- a pick that was scrutinized by many ******* ysts. Jacksonville then selected tight end Tanner Koziol in the fifth round.
Both players, however, have acclimated quickly to Liam Coen's offense, including in Wednesday's joint practice with Carolina.
"I think they've grown for sure," Coen said after practice. "Tanner being a quasi receiver in college was something that we were excited about."
Coen also mentioned the physicality that Boerkircher brings to the Jaguars' offense.
#offense #practice
2 months ago
Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon earned some opportunities with the starters during Tuesday's training camp practice.
Pregnon was one of the standout performers during the Jaguars' preseason opener against New Orleans, and he's continued to trend upward since then.
From the way Liam Coen described it recently, it does sound like the Jaguars would prefer to have Pregnon continue developing in a backup role. However, numerous injuries up front aren't giving Jacksonville that luxury at the moment.
The Jaguars are currently without Chuma Edoga, Cole Van Lanen, Patrick Mekari, and Wyatt Milum.
So to navigate these injuries, John Shipley of Jaguars on SI noted that a popular offensive line configuration on Tuesday consisted of Pregnon at left guard and Ezra Cleveland at right guard.
#jaguars #liam
Pregnon was one of the standout performers during the Jaguars' preseason opener against New Orleans, and he's continued to trend upward since then.
From the way Liam Coen described it recently, it does sound like the Jaguars would prefer to have Pregnon continue developing in a backup role. However, numerous injuries up front aren't giving Jacksonville that luxury at the moment.
The Jaguars are currently without Chuma Edoga, Cole Van Lanen, Patrick Mekari, and Wyatt Milum.
So to navigate these injuries, John Shipley of Jaguars on SI noted that a popular offensive line configuration on Tuesday consisted of Pregnon at left guard and Ezra Cleveland at right guard.
#jaguars #liam
2 months ago
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning to play starters in their next preseason game, against Carolina on Friday night.
Coach Liam Coen said Monday he expects quarterback Trevor Lawrence and others to get "a couple drives, potentially" against the Panthers. It's a reversal for Coen, who previously had no intention of putting his first-team offense and defense at risk in any exhibitions.
"You just look at the amount of padded (practices) we actually have left until the game week, and it's very few and far between," Coen said. "You set a schedule, and timing and circumstances, things change and you have to pivot a little bit. ... I think we need a little bit more padded work against each other, good on good."
Jacksonville played no starters in its preseason opener at New Orleans on Saturday and rallied to win, 24-20. But a rash of injuries, most notably along the offensive line and at linebacker, prompted Coen to not hold practice in full pads Monday. Backup quarterback Nick Mullens and offensive tackle Chuma Edoga were among those who sat out practice.
The Jaguars have a joint practice (in full pads) scheduled with the Panthers on Wednesday. Coen made it clear that regardless of how things pan out this week, there's no chance any starters will play in the team's preseason finale against Tampa Bay on Aug. 28.
#practice #panthers #play
Coach Liam Coen said Monday he expects quarterback Trevor Lawrence and others to get "a couple drives, potentially" against the Panthers. It's a reversal for Coen, who previously had no intention of putting his first-team offense and defense at risk in any exhibitions.
"You just look at the amount of padded (practices) we actually have left until the game week, and it's very few and far between," Coen said. "You set a schedule, and timing and circumstances, things change and you have to pivot a little bit. ... I think we need a little bit more padded work against each other, good on good."
Jacksonville played no starters in its preseason opener at New Orleans on Saturday and rallied to win, 24-20. But a rash of injuries, most notably along the offensive line and at linebacker, prompted Coen to not hold practice in full pads Monday. Backup quarterback Nick Mullens and offensive tackle Chuma Edoga were among those who sat out practice.
The Jaguars have a joint practice (in full pads) scheduled with the Panthers on Wednesday. Coen made it clear that regardless of how things pan out this week, there's no chance any starters will play in the team's preseason finale against Tampa Bay on Aug. 28.
#practice #panthers #play
2 months ago
11am - Chapecoense vs Bahia: Premiere
4pm - Vasco vs Santos: Globo (except MG and RS) and Premiere
4pm - Atlético-MG vs Grêmio (MG and RS) and GETV
6:30pm - Mirassol vs Flamengo: Record, CazéTV and Premiere
6:30pm - Vitória vs Botafogo: Premiere
#chapecoense #vasco #santos #record
4pm - Vasco vs Santos: Globo (except MG and RS) and Premiere
4pm - Atlético-MG vs Grêmio (MG and RS) and GETV
6:30pm - Mirassol vs Flamengo: Record, CazéTV and Premiere
6:30pm - Vitória vs Botafogo: Premiere
#chapecoense #vasco #santos #record
2 months ago
After a 1-1 draw with Coritiba this Saturday (15) at MorumBIS, in a match valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, defensive midfielder Pablo Maia spoke in the mixed zone.
"It's hard to talk. I think we have to be more focused throughout the whole game, not just for part of it. I think we have to stay alert, stay focused, and give our best every single minute. We had a first half in which we managed to impose what the coach told us to do. So I think we have to work on this point of concentration from the beginning to the end of the game," he said.
The player also praised the fans' support and asked them to show up for the match against Bolívar-BOL next Tuesday (18) in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
"Starting tomorrow, we have to switch gears because we have a very important game on Tuesday, here at MorumBIS, with the support of our fans. Today they supported us, and I hope they support us again on Tuesday so that we can give our best together with them," he concluded.
Tricolor's next challenge will be against Bolívar-BOL on Tuesday (18) at 9:30 p.m., once again at MorumBIS, in the second leg of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana round of 16. In the Brasileirão, São Paulo return to the field against Chapecoense on Sunday (23) at 6:30 p.m. at Arena Condá, in Chapecó (SC).
#brasileir #conmebol #match
"It's hard to talk. I think we have to be more focused throughout the whole game, not just for part of it. I think we have to stay alert, stay focused, and give our best every single minute. We had a first half in which we managed to impose what the coach told us to do. So I think we have to work on this point of concentration from the beginning to the end of the game," he said.
The player also praised the fans' support and asked them to show up for the match against Bolívar-BOL next Tuesday (18) in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
"Starting tomorrow, we have to switch gears because we have a very important game on Tuesday, here at MorumBIS, with the support of our fans. Today they supported us, and I hope they support us again on Tuesday so that we can give our best together with them," he concluded.
Tricolor's next challenge will be against Bolívar-BOL on Tuesday (18) at 9:30 p.m., once again at MorumBIS, in the second leg of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana round of 16. In the Brasileirão, São Paulo return to the field against Chapecoense on Sunday (23) at 6:30 p.m. at Arena Condá, in Chapecó (SC).
#brasileir #conmebol #match
2 months ago
With Jaguars coach Liam Coen announcing that he won't play his starters in the first preseason game every one of these practice reps becomes that much more valuable. This is the Saints' first chance to pit their best against their opponent's best. And with that in mind, here are four matchups we'll be watching closely:
Hunter has secured his place on top of Jacksonville's depth chart at cornerback, and he's looking to build off of a rookie year full of encouraging moments but short on game tape after he was shut down with a knee injury after Week 7. Similarly, Saints fans had to wait to see Tyson until the Saints opened up training camp because they kept him on ice throughout the spring to rest an injured hamstring. Now both young pros are playing well. Seeing who comes out ahead should be one of Thursday's biggest draws.
Harrison started the last three seasons at right tackle, and he has looked like the Jags' best blocker regardless of position. But now he's lining up on the left side (where he played in college at Oklahoma) while projected starter Cole Van Lanen deals with an injury. This is a great test for Young against one of the league's better young tackles. The Saints are eager to see Young take the next step after breaking out with ten sacks last season. He's talked a lot of trash and taken on a more vocal role as a leader during practice. Winning his battles with Harrison would be tremendous.
Walker has caught some heat for not being as effective a pass rusher as the guy drafted right behind him (Aidan Hutchinson), but he's consistently won his matchups with the Jaguars' right tackles at training camp and is exactly the type of high-end athlete who gave Fuaga trouble last season. Fuaga did have to fight through a couple of different injuries last season so proving he can stand up to one of the Jags' top edge rushers would inspire real confidence. Josh Hines-Allen is one to watch, too, but it sounds like he's mainly rushing off the right side of the formation (and against Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.).
Washington broke out last season with 65 catches for 954 yards and six touchdowns (including thee playoffs), quickly ****** erting himself as one of Trevor Lawrence's favorite targets. He split time in the slot with Jakobi Meyers but was targeted more often when he did line up inside, leading Jacksonville in yards (458) and touchdowns (3) by healthy margins. He'll be the one to watch when the Saints roll out their nickel personnel with safety Jonas Sanker manning the slot. He's had his hands full with Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson rotating into the slot throughout training camp, but getting to work against another team's talent will show us if he's ready to hold it down when the season starts.
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Hunter has secured his place on top of Jacksonville's depth chart at cornerback, and he's looking to build off of a rookie year full of encouraging moments but short on game tape after he was shut down with a knee injury after Week 7. Similarly, Saints fans had to wait to see Tyson until the Saints opened up training camp because they kept him on ice throughout the spring to rest an injured hamstring. Now both young pros are playing well. Seeing who comes out ahead should be one of Thursday's biggest draws.
Harrison started the last three seasons at right tackle, and he has looked like the Jags' best blocker regardless of position. But now he's lining up on the left side (where he played in college at Oklahoma) while projected starter Cole Van Lanen deals with an injury. This is a great test for Young against one of the league's better young tackles. The Saints are eager to see Young take the next step after breaking out with ten sacks last season. He's talked a lot of trash and taken on a more vocal role as a leader during practice. Winning his battles with Harrison would be tremendous.
Walker has caught some heat for not being as effective a pass rusher as the guy drafted right behind him (Aidan Hutchinson), but he's consistently won his matchups with the Jaguars' right tackles at training camp and is exactly the type of high-end athlete who gave Fuaga trouble last season. Fuaga did have to fight through a couple of different injuries last season so proving he can stand up to one of the Jags' top edge rushers would inspire real confidence. Josh Hines-Allen is one to watch, too, but it sounds like he's mainly rushing off the right side of the formation (and against Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.).
Washington broke out last season with 65 catches for 954 yards and six touchdowns (including thee playoffs), quickly ****** erting himself as one of Trevor Lawrence's favorite targets. He split time in the slot with Jakobi Meyers but was targeted more often when he did line up inside, leading Jacksonville in yards (458) and touchdowns (3) by healthy margins. He'll be the one to watch when the Saints roll out their nickel personnel with safety Jonas Sanker manning the slot. He's had his hands full with Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson rotating into the slot throughout training camp, but getting to work against another team's talent will show us if he's ready to hold it down when the season starts.
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2 months ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars open up the preseason on the road against the New Orleans Saints this coming Saturday. So will we see any of the starters in that contest?
"No. Not in Week 1, for sure," Liam Coen said after Tuesday's practice.
The Jaguars and Saints will hold a joint practice on Thursday, which likely factors into Coen's decision to not play his starters.
These practice sessions provide key players with game-like reps and different looks, but take place in a somewhat controlled environment.
This year, unlike last, the Jaguars also aren't implementing new offensive and defensive schemes, so the need to bank in-game reps isn't as significant as it might have been in 2025.
#jaguars #saints #starters
"No. Not in Week 1, for sure," Liam Coen said after Tuesday's practice.
The Jaguars and Saints will hold a joint practice on Thursday, which likely factors into Coen's decision to not play his starters.
These practice sessions provide key players with game-like reps and different looks, but take place in a somewhat controlled environment.
This year, unlike last, the Jaguars also aren't implementing new offensive and defensive schemes, so the need to bank in-game reps isn't as significant as it might have been in 2025.
#jaguars #saints #starters
2 months ago
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said last month that the team is expecting running back Bhayshul Tuten to have a big year for them, but Tuten has not nailed down the top spot on the depth chart.
The team released its first depth chart of the year and it shows Tuten or Chris Rodriguez listed in the No. 1 spot in the backfield. Tuten is in his second year with the Jaguars while Rodriguez signed with the team as a free agent this offseason.
Le'Quint Allen, Ameer Abdullah, DeeJay Dallas, and J'Mari Taylor make up the rest of the running back group.
The Jaguars have one other position with a pair of players listed at the top. Ventrell Miller and Branson Combs are joined at one of the team's linebacker spots.
#year #back
The team released its first depth chart of the year and it shows Tuten or Chris Rodriguez listed in the No. 1 spot in the backfield. Tuten is in his second year with the Jaguars while Rodriguez signed with the team as a free agent this offseason.
Le'Quint Allen, Ameer Abdullah, DeeJay Dallas, and J'Mari Taylor make up the rest of the running back group.
The Jaguars have one other position with a pair of players listed at the top. Ventrell Miller and Branson Combs are joined at one of the team's linebacker spots.
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2 months ago
Day 11 of Jacksonville Jaguars' training camp practices will take place Tuesday morning.
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next several weeks of practices and preseason games, with some playing time and roster spots up for grabs as the Jaguars look to build upon an impressive first season under Liam Coen.
We will update this article as Tuesday's practice unfolds.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Live updates, news from Day 11 of Jaguars' training camp
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There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next several weeks of practices and preseason games, with some playing time and roster spots up for grabs as the Jaguars look to build upon an impressive first season under Liam Coen.
We will update this article as Tuesday's practice unfolds.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Live updates, news from Day 11 of Jaguars' training camp
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2 months ago
Now a few weeks into training camp, what might the Jacksonville Jaguars' starting offense look like when they take on the Cleveland Browns to open up the regular season?
We know who most of the starting spots belong to, but the top spot on the running back depth chart is up for grabs, and there has been movement along the offensive line due to injuries.
Given what we've seen throughout training camp, here is an early projection of who could make up the starting offensive unit in Week 1.
Trevor Lawrence
Lawrence's rapport with his receivers has continued to grow in Year 2 under Liam Coen, and there has been a continued emphasis on pushing the ball downfield.
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We know who most of the starting spots belong to, but the top spot on the running back depth chart is up for grabs, and there has been movement along the offensive line due to injuries.
Given what we've seen throughout training camp, here is an early projection of who could make up the starting offensive unit in Week 1.
Trevor Lawrence
Lawrence's rapport with his receivers has continued to grow in Year 2 under Liam Coen, and there has been a continued emphasis on pushing the ball downfield.
#starting #jacksonville #jaguars
3 months ago
Six matches brought the 22nd round of the Brasileirão to a close this Sunday (9).
Several teams extended their respective winless runs in the competition.
That is the case for Vasco, Internacional and Fluminense (six games each), São Paulo (eight), and Chapecoense, who have only won in the opening round.
There was, for example, a stumble by the leaders and then wins for the teams right behind them.
The coming midweek will bring Copa Sudamericana and Libertadores challenges for THIRTEEN teams.
#sunday #internacional #fluminense
Several teams extended their respective winless runs in the competition.
That is the case for Vasco, Internacional and Fluminense (six games each), São Paulo (eight), and Chapecoense, who have only won in the opening round.
There was, for example, a stumble by the leaders and then wins for the teams right behind them.
The coming midweek will bring Copa Sudamericana and Libertadores challenges for THIRTEEN teams.
#sunday #internacional #fluminense
3 months ago
Rayan Ghrieb surely must have been reminded of his own failed celebration when he saw this scene. During an away match at Berlin's Olympiastadion, the then-Magdeburg player jumped over the barrier and then fell into a 2.70-meter-deep trench. Fortunately, he was unhurt.
A similar scene has now also occurred in Brazil. During the match between Coritiba and Chapecoense (2-1), Coritiba captain Jacy scored in the 42nd minute. He grabbed the ball, jumped over the barrier, and suddenly disappeared. Right behind the barrier was the entrance to the players' tunnel.
Security staff immediately rushed to help. He was then treated by Coritiba's medical staff and initially continued playing, but had to be substituted at the start of the second half.
According to a report by 'Cazé TV,' the fall was the reason for the substitution. The center-back was later seen on the bench icing his ankle. "I'm fine," he said in an interview with the TV station after the final whistle. "We defenders don't score very often, but when it does happen, I guess I just got a little carried away."
To make matters worse, VAR intervened after the spectacular celebration and disallowed the goal for offside. A truly bitter day at the office for Jacy.
#coritiba #rayan
A similar scene has now also occurred in Brazil. During the match between Coritiba and Chapecoense (2-1), Coritiba captain Jacy scored in the 42nd minute. He grabbed the ball, jumped over the barrier, and suddenly disappeared. Right behind the barrier was the entrance to the players' tunnel.
Security staff immediately rushed to help. He was then treated by Coritiba's medical staff and initially continued playing, but had to be substituted at the start of the second half.
According to a report by 'Cazé TV,' the fall was the reason for the substitution. The center-back was later seen on the bench icing his ankle. "I'm fine," he said in an interview with the TV station after the final whistle. "We defenders don't score very often, but when it does happen, I guess I just got a little carried away."
To make matters worse, VAR intervened after the spectacular celebration and disallowed the goal for offside. A truly bitter day at the office for Jacy.
#coritiba #rayan
3 months ago
Couto Pereira witnessed a hilarious episode this Saturday (8) involving center-back Jacy during the clash between Coritiba and Chapecoense.
The home team captain found the net from a set piece and, during the celebration, jumped over one of the advertising boards by the side of the pitch.
The problem is that right where he decided to do it, there is one of the stairways leading onto the field.
When he landed on the other side of the advertising board, Jacy went straight into the tunnel, causing concern among his teammates.
To make matters worse, the goal was later disallowed for offside.
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The home team captain found the net from a set piece and, during the celebration, jumped over one of the advertising boards by the side of the pitch.
The problem is that right where he decided to do it, there is one of the stairways leading onto the field.
When he landed on the other side of the advertising board, Jacy went straight into the tunnel, causing concern among his teammates.
To make matters worse, the goal was later disallowed for offside.
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3 months ago
This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans to predict how many turnovers the defense will force in 2026.
Two-thirds of respondents said 20-29 turnovers, and the other third said 10-19 turnovers.
"We're just continuing to improve our physicality and the X's and O's behind the game," linebacker Foye Oluokun said after Friday's mock scrimmage. "When we know that and everybody can trust the communication, we can all fly around. So, I like what I saw in terms of being in the right spots and stuff and kind of ramping up, getting ready for a real game. Kind of get that energy behind it with the mock game feel, but it's always good to see us back out there playing football, talking with each other and flying around."
While the defense was among the league's best at creating takeaways last season, head coach Liam Coen is hoping that consistently sticky coverage on the backend will help out the pass rush.
"I really have felt like that [defensive backs] group has gotten better and better. I think that Araujo and Perk and Drew Lascari have done a great job coaching those guys and working on some technique of maybe being able to challenge people a little bit more and be able to play a little bit more man, or just match coverages. I think that only helps the rush in how much those two are usually tied together. But I've been very pleased."
#game #behind #around #better
Two-thirds of respondents said 20-29 turnovers, and the other third said 10-19 turnovers.
"We're just continuing to improve our physicality and the X's and O's behind the game," linebacker Foye Oluokun said after Friday's mock scrimmage. "When we know that and everybody can trust the communication, we can all fly around. So, I like what I saw in terms of being in the right spots and stuff and kind of ramping up, getting ready for a real game. Kind of get that energy behind it with the mock game feel, but it's always good to see us back out there playing football, talking with each other and flying around."
While the defense was among the league's best at creating takeaways last season, head coach Liam Coen is hoping that consistently sticky coverage on the backend will help out the pass rush.
"I really have felt like that [defensive backs] group has gotten better and better. I think that Araujo and Perk and Drew Lascari have done a great job coaching those guys and working on some technique of maybe being able to challenge people a little bit more and be able to play a little bit more man, or just match coverages. I think that only helps the rush in how much those two are usually tied together. But I've been very pleased."
#game #behind #around #better
3 months ago
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) - Illinois football will need guys to step up on the defensive line in 2026.
The Illini saw a flood of departures after the 2025 season, via both graduation and the transfer portal. Gabe Jacas, arguably Illinois' best player on defense in 2025, graduated, and was drafted by the New England Patriots. James Thompson and Leon Lowery, both tied for second on the team in sacks on the year, graduated as well. Tomiwa Durojaiye also contributed up front for Illinois, and he transferred to South Carolina.
Illinois lost young talent to the portal in Angelo McCullum and Eli Coenen, too.
Who could make noise in opposing backfields in 2026?
Illini head coach Bret Bielema offered up three potential starters when talking with reporters at Big Ten Football Media Days in late July. He says Joe Barna, Pat Farrell and Darrell Prater are likely to see lots of snaps in 2026.
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The Illini saw a flood of departures after the 2025 season, via both graduation and the transfer portal. Gabe Jacas, arguably Illinois' best player on defense in 2025, graduated, and was drafted by the New England Patriots. James Thompson and Leon Lowery, both tied for second on the team in sacks on the year, graduated as well. Tomiwa Durojaiye also contributed up front for Illinois, and he transferred to South Carolina.
Illinois lost young talent to the portal in Angelo McCullum and Eli Coenen, too.
Who could make noise in opposing backfields in 2026?
Illini head coach Bret Bielema offered up three potential starters when talking with reporters at Big Ten Football Media Days in late July. He says Joe Barna, Pat Farrell and Darrell Prater are likely to see lots of snaps in 2026.
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