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Jaguars cut backup quarterbacks and linebackers to reach final roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Jaguars cut backup quarterbacks and linebackers to reach final roster

Summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars finalized their 53-man roster on Sunday by releasing several depth players, including quarterbacks Nick Mullens, Joey Aguilar, and Carter Bradley. These moves arrived one day after the team acquired quarterback Quinn Ewers from Miami to serve as backup to starter Trevor Lawrence. Additional roster cuts included linebackers Jack Kiser and Yasir Abdullah, along with wide receivers Tim Jones, Austin Trammell, Trebor Pena, and Michael Wortham. The team also processed various reserve and injured status designations for several players. These roster adjustments were required to meet the NFL deadline for active team personnel. Following these departures, the Jaguars move forward with their updated squad for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•The Jaguars released quarterbacks Nick Mullens, Joey Aguilar, and Carter Bradley.
•Quinn Ewers joined the active roster after arriving from Miami on Saturday.
•Linebackers Jack Kiser and Yasir Abdullah were among the players waived.
•Wide receiver Michael Wortham was cut despite a touchdown return in the final preseason game.
•The team moved several players to the reserve or injured lists.

Latest Updates

11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Backup QBs Mullens, Aguilar, Bradley; LBs Kiser, Abdullah among Jaguars cut to get to final 53

What they're saying

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On Sunday, the day NFL teams had to cut rosters to 53 players, the Jaguars released backup quarterbacks Nick Mullens, Joey Aguilar and Carter Bradley. The cuts followed Saturday’s signing of QB Quinn Ewers from Miami to join starter Trevor Lawrence on the team’s final roster.
— Yahoo Sports

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