Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone discusses final 53-man roster moves
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone held a news conference at the Miller Electric Center on September 1 to review the team’s finalized 53-man roster and practice squad. Gladstone addressed the recent trade for backup quarterback Quinn Ewers, noting the front office felt confident in the player's development following a review of his rookie performance. The roster construction includes a heavier emphasis on the defensive front compared to last season, while the team opted to carry fewer linebackers. The organization also signed quarterback Nick Mullens to the practice squad to maintain veteran presence and system familiarity. Contract extension discussions remain ongoing for Parker Washington, and the team will begin regular game-week preparations ahead of the season opener against the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium.
- •James Gladstone confirmed the trade for backup quarterback Quinn Ewers occurred August 29.
- •The 53-man roster features an increased number of defensive linemen and fewer linebackers.
- •Rookie defensive ends Bryan Thomas Junior, Daniel Striggow, and B.J. Green II made the initial roster.
- •Nick Mullens signed with the practice squad to provide continued system stability.
- •The Jaguars open the 2026 season against the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Gladstone details reasoning behind Jaguars surprise cutdown day move
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Highlights of General Manager James Gladstone's news conference
"On Tuesday, Jaguars' GM James Gladstone detailed the reasoning behind a surprise cutdown day move that was made.
"Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone talks roster moves at news conference
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:25 AMGladstone details reasoning behind Jaguars surprise cutdown day move
On Tuesday, Jaguars' GM James Gladstone detailed the reasoning behind a surprise cutdown day move that was made.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:48 PMHighlights of General Manager James Gladstone's news conference
Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone talks roster moves at news conference
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