Jacksonville Jaguars finalize initial 53-man roster for 2026 season
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars have set their initial 53-man roster as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season. General manager James Gladstone oversaw several personnel shifts, including the decision to carry only five linebackers while maintaining depth at tight end and running back. Quinn Ewers joins the roster at quarterback, replacing Nick Mullens. Among the notable roster moves, the team waived Jabbar Muhammad and brought in cornerback Christian Braswell II. The Jaguars also traded away Hunter Long, while Quintin Morris remains on the roster as the team's fourth tight end. The current group includes four running backs and an offensive line featuring nine players. While the roster is now established, team officials note that further adjustments are expected before the season progresses.
- •Jacksonville finalized its 53-man roster on August 30, 2026.
- •Quinn Ewers takes over the second quarterback spot from Nick Mullens.
- •The team retained five linebackers after parting with Jack Kiser, Yasir Abdullah, and Jalen McLeod.
- •Christian Braswell II joins the secondary after the team waived Jabbar Muhammad.
- •Quintin Morris remains the team's fourth tight end following the trade of Hunter Long.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — 6 takeaways from Jaguars' initial 53-man roster
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars’ initial 53-man roster includes surprises at LB, answers at QB
"With the Jaguars' 2026 initial 53-man roster now set, here are six takeaways from how things turned out.
"The Jags are only carrying 5 LBs?! and other observations from the first 53-man roster of the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:37 AM6 takeaways from Jaguars' initial 53-man roster
With the Jaguars' 2026 initial 53-man roster now set, here are six takeaways from how things turned out.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:51 PMJaguars’ initial 53-man roster includes surprises at LB, answers at QB
The Jags are only carrying 5 LBs?! and other observations from the first 53-man roster of the season.
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