Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone provides Patrick Mekari injury update

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone offered an injury status report for offensive lineman Patrick Mekari on Tuesday. Mekari underwent back surgery on August 17 and was subsequently placed on injured reserve during the roster cutdown period. NFL rules dictate that a player on injured reserve must miss a minimum of four games. Gladstone indicated that Mekari could return shortly after the four-game threshold passes, though he noted a ramp-up period would be necessary before the player participates in games. Ezra Cleveland currently occupies the right guard position in Mekari's absence. The team expects Mekari to potentially return during the first half of the regular season.

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