Jaguars initial 53-man roster: Who made the team after training camp?

The Jacksonville Jaguars have set their first 53-man roster of the season. After making it through training camp and the preseason, the Jaguars trimmed their roster from 90 to 53 players. The initial roster didn't have many surprises, with several player securing their spots early in camp. Still, th

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have set their first 53-man roster of the season.

After making it through training camp and the preseason, the Jaguars trimmed their roster from 90 to 53 players. The initial roster didn't have many surprises, with several player securing their spots early in camp.

Still, there were a few roster spots that were unsure as the team entered the final week of training camp. Those spots have been decided as the team made their initial roster for the regular season.

The team was active ahead of the cut deadline, making trades to adjust their numbers. The team added quarterback Quinn Ewers, swapping him for a late-round pick with the Miami Dolphins. They also sent tight end Hunter Long to Arizona for a late-round pick.

The team

was not satisfied with quarterback play behind Trevor Lawrence as backups Nick Mullens and Carter Bradley struggled in the preseason. Rookie undrafted free agent Joey Aguilar looked sharp throughout the preseason games, but it would've been a risk to go into the season with him as Lawrence's immediate backup.

The Jaguars were likely to cut Long as they extended Brenton Strange and added rookies Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol this offseason. This way they recompensated themselves for the draft pick they lost in the trade to acquire Ewers.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made the following roster moves.

Attached is the Jaguars’ initial 53-man roster. pic.twitter.com/TzYH0BwyeK
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Jacksonville Jaguars 53-man roster cuts, moves

Here are the roster cuts and other moves the team made to get their roster down to 53 players.

Waived

LB Yasir Abdullah
QB Joey Aguilar
DT Tommy Akingbesote
DT T.J. Bollers
WR Brady Boyd
WR Chandler Brayboy
LB Amari Burney
OL Jerome Carvin
DE Quindarius Dunnigan
TE Patrick Herbert
CB Preston Hodge
DT Jalen Hunt
LB Jack Kiser
OL Ricky Lee
LB Jalen McLeod
OL Timothy McKay
CB Jabbar Muhammad
S Devin Neal Jr.
OL Jimto Obidegwu
WR Trebor Peña
S Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig
RB J'Mari Taylor
S Trevian Thomas
WR Michael Wortham
OL Kilian Zierer

Waived/Injured

QB Carter Bradley
DT Keivie Rose

Released (Not Subject to Waivers)

CB Corey Ballentine
OL Geron Christian Sr.
RB DeeJay Dallas
OL Chuma Edoga
WR Tim Jones
QB Nick Mullens
LB Baylon Spector
WR Austin Trammell

Placed on Reserve/Injured (Designated to Return)

DE Zach Durfee
OL Patrick Mekari

Placed on Reserve/Injured

OL Sam Mustipher

Trades

Traded a 2028 sixth-round pick for QB Quinn Ewers
Traded TE Hunter Long and a 2028 seventh-round pick for a 2028 sixth-round pick.

Jaguars initial 53-man roster after the preseason

Notes:

While Travis Hunter will be listed twice on this roster, he is counted only once (cornerbacks).
(R) denotes rookie.

Quarterback (2)

Trevor Lawrence, Quinn Ewers

Running Back (4)

Starters: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Bhayshul Tuten, Ameer Abdullah, LeQuint Allen

Wide receiver (5)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) laughs while walking on the field after Day 17 of an NFL training camp at the Miller Electric Center on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Starters: Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, Travis Hunter, Josh Cameron (R), CJ Williams (R)

Tight end (4)

Starters: Brenton Strange, Nate Boerkircher (R), Tanner Koziol (R), Quintin Morris

Offensive line (9)

Starters: Cole Van Lanen, Ezra Cleveland, Robert Hainsey, Anton Harrison, Emmanuel Pregnon (R), Walker Little, Jonah Monheim, Wyatt Milum, Daniel Faalele

Defensive line/Edge rusher (11)

Projected on roster: Josh Hines-Allen, DaVon Hamilton, Arik Armstead, Travon Walker, Ruke Orhorhoro, Matt Dickerson, Albert Regis (R), BJ Green II, Danny Striggow, Wesley Williams (R), Bryan Thomas Jr.

Linebacker (5)

Starters: Foye Oluokun, Ventrell Miller, Dennis Gardeck, Branson Combs, Jahlani Tavai

Cornerback (5)

Starters: Travis Hunter, Montaric Brown, Jourdan Lewis, Jarrian Jones Christian Braswell

Safety (5)

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (6) laughs with teammates during warm ups before hosting the Carolina Panthers at EverBank Stadium in the second preseason game on Friday night, August 21, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]