Jaguars announce starters will not play in preseason opener against Saints
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars will not feature their starting players in their preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday. Head coach Liam Coen stated that quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not participate and that Carter Bradley is expected to receive significant playing time. The Jaguars are also scheduled for a joint practice with the Saints this week, with Coen describing it as a controlled environment for his players. Following the Saints game, the Jaguars will face the Panthers and Buccaneers in their remaining preseason matchups.
- •Jaguars will miss key players in preseason opener on August 12
- •Carter Bradley to receive significant playing time at quarterback
- •Joint practice with Saints planned for this week
- •Jaguars play Panthers and Buccaneers in final two preseason games
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars rule out starters for preseason opener against Saints
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars won't play starters in first preseason game
"The Jaguars will be missing their biggest names when they take the field in New Orleans for their preseason opener on Saturday.
"The New Orleans Saints won’t face Trevor Lawrence or the Jacksonville Jaguars’ other starters in Saturday’s preseason opener.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:53 PMJaguars rule out starters for preseason opener against Saints
The New Orleans Saints won’t face Trevor Lawrence or the Jacksonville Jaguars’ other starters in Saturday’s preseason opener.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:33 PMJaguars won't play starters in first preseason game
The Jaguars will be missing their biggest names when they take the field in New Orleans for their preseason opener on Saturday.
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