Jaguars activate OL Cole Van Lanen off PUP list for practice
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars activated offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen from the physically unable to perform list on August 20. Van Lanen, who suffered a knee injury in Week 18 last season, was expected to be a key player on the offensive line. The move allows him to return to practice as the team prepares for their upcoming preseason game against the Panthers. The Jaguars have dealt with multiple offensive line injuries recently, which has increased the urgency for his return.
- •Van Lanen missed time after a knee injury last season.
- •He has played 51 games with 13 starts since 2021.
- •Jaguars recently traded for OL Daniel Faalele to bolster the line.
- •Right guard Patrick Mekari recently underwent back surgery.
- •Multiple players on the offensive line are currently injured.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Cole Van Lanen's return has ripple-effect to rest of Jaguars OL
- 5:59 PMESPN NFL — Jaguars take OT Van Lanen (knee) off PUP list
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars activate OL Cole Van Lanen off PUP list
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars activate OL Cole Van Lanen from PUP list
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars to activate OL Cole Van Lanen off PUP list
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars activate offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen from PUP list
"The Jaguars have activated offensive tackle Cole Van Lanen from the PUP list as he makes his return from a knee injury that forced him to miss Jacksonville's playoff loss last season.
"Cole Van Lanen has passed his physical and is coming off the PUP list, clearing the Jaguars offensive lineman to return to practice.
"Cole Van Lanen is back for the Jaguars after passing his physical as the team battles multiple offensive line injuries.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 6:15 PMCole Van Lanen's return has ripple-effect to rest of Jaguars OL
The return of Cole Van Lanen from the PUP list has a ripple-effect to the rest of the Jaguars' offensive line.
- ESPN NFLAug 20, 2026, 5:59 PMJaguars take OT Van Lanen (knee) off PUP list
The Jaguars have activated offensive tackle Cole Van Lanen from the PUP list as he makes his return from a knee injury that forced him to miss Jacksonville's playoff loss last season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:15 PMJaguars activate OL Cole Van Lanen off PUP list
Cole Van Lanen has passed his physical and is coming off the PUP list, clearing the Jaguars offensive lineman to return to practice.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:03 PMJaguars activate OL Cole Van Lanen from PUP list
Some much-needed news for the Jaguars’ offensive line.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:26 PMJaguars to activate OL Cole Van Lanen off PUP list
The Jaguars are getting a key player back on the practice field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:26 PMJaguars activate offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen from PUP list
Cole Van Lanen is back for the Jaguars after passing his physical as the team battles multiple offensive line injuries.
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