Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten aims for starting role in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is preparing for the 2026 NFL season as the Jacksonville Jaguars' potential starting running back. Following the departure of Travis Etienne, Tuten, who had a solid rookie year with seven touchdowns, is favored to lead the backfield alongside LeQuint Allen and Chris Rodriguez. As he enters training camp, expectations for Tuten's performance are high after he made a strong impression during his first season. The Jaguars have moved on from veteran Tank Bigsby, enhancing Tuten’s chances for a larger workload.
- •Tuten enters training camp as a candidate for RB1.
- •In 2025, he recorded 83 carries for 307 rushing yards.
- •He scored seven total touchdowns during his rookie season.
- •The Jaguars traded Tank Bigsby to the Eagles after Week 1.
- •Tuten could lead a committee with Allen and Rodriguez.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars roster: Bhayshul Tuten ready for bigger role
"Bhayshul Tuten enters training camp with an opportunity to establish himself as the Jaguars' top running back.
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