Jacksonville Jaguars name eight captains ahead of the 2026 season

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced their eight team captains for the 2026 season during a meeting ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Returning captains Trevor Lawrence, Robert Hainsey, Foyesade Oluokun, Josh Hines-Allen, Jourdan Lewis, and Logan Cooke were joined by first-time selections Ross Matiscik and Jakobi Meyers. Head coach Liam Coen praised Matiscik for his growth in the locker room and his established presence as a specialist. Meyers received the honor after demonstrating significant influence on the offense following his arrival last year. Lawrence and Hines-Allen became the first players in team history to be named captains six times. The selection process involved votes from teammates, with several others receiving consideration before the final group was chosen.

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