Cole Van Lanen and LeQuint Allen remain game-time decisions for Jaguars opener

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Cole Van Lanen and LeQuint Allen remain game-time decisions for Jaguars opener
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The Jacksonville Jaguars face the Cleveland Browns this Sunday with the status of two players uncertain due to injury. Cole Van Lanen continues to recover from a knee injury sustained late last season, while LeQuint Allen has been sidelined since mid-August with a soft tissue issue. Head coach Liam Coen confirmed both athletes will be game-time decisions after undergoing pre-game workouts. If Allen is unavailable, the team intends to use Ameer Abdullah as the third running back behind Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez. Van Lanen remains in competition for the right tackle position, a role currently filled by Walker Little during training camp. The team continues to prepare for the season-opener while assessing the availability of both players throughout the practice week.

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  • Cole Van Lanen and LeQuint Allen are game-time decisions for the Sunday game against the Cleveland Browns.
  • Van Lanen is recovering from a knee injury while Allen deals with a soft tissue injury.
  • Ameer Abdullah serves as the backup running back option if Allen cannot play.
  • Walker Little has been filling in at right tackle while Van Lanen remains sidelined.
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  • 3:09 PMYahoo SportsLiam Coen with Week 1 injury updates on Cole Van Lanen, LeQuint Allen
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Ahead of the Jaguars' Week 1 game with the Browns, Liam Coen provided injury updates on Cole Van Lanen and LeQuint Allen.

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