Jacksonville Jaguars sign Eli Cox, Kaevon Merriweather, and Hayden Rucci
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars updated their practice squad roster on Sept. 1 by signing offensive lineman Eli Cox, safety Kaevon Merriweather, and tight end Hayden Rucci. The moves bring the team to its 16-player practice squad limit, excluding international player Kilian Zierer. To accommodate these additions, the team released offensive tackle Jimto Obidegwu, who had previously been cut and re-signed by the organization. Cox brings experience from Kentucky, while Merriweather joins after previous stints with Tampa Bay and Houston. Rucci, the son of former NFL player Todd Rucci, joins the squad after playing at Wisconsin. Each of the three new signings entered the NFL as undrafted free agents.
- •Jacksonville Jaguars signed Eli Cox, Kaevon Merriweather, and Hayden Rucci to the practice squad.
- •The team reached its 16-player practice squad limit.
- •Offensive tackle Jimto Obidegwu was released by the team.
- •Kilian Zierer continues to occupy a spot outside the standard 16-player limit.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars sign three to practice squad, including former Iowa All-Amercan
"The Jacksonville Jaguars made more practice-squad moves on Sept. 1, including the signing of a former Iowa All-American.
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