Jacksonville Jaguars waive two 2025 draft picks from initial 53-man roster

The Jacksonville Jaguars finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season without linebackers Jack Kiser and Jalen McLeod. Both players were selected by the organization in the 2025 draft and are now subject to the league's waiver process. Kiser, a fourth-round selection, participated in a limited capacity during training camp while recovering from a knee injury. McLeod, a sixth-round pick, missed his entire rookie season due to injury and experienced inconsistent performance throughout the summer. The team's remaining linebacker group now consists of Foye Oluokun, Ventrell Miller, Branson Combs, Dennis Gardeck, and Jahlani Tavai. The cuts mark a reduction in depth for the Jaguars as they set their personnel heading into the upcoming regular season.

• 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — 2 Jaguars' 2025 draft picks left off 2026 53-man roster