Jaguars' defense shows promise in preseason opener against Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
In their first preseason game against the Saints on August 17, the Jacksonville Jaguars' defense exhibited notable improvement. Ruke Orhorhoro led the defensive line with three pressures and a sack, while Albert Regis also recorded a sack. Other contributors included BJ Green and Danny Striggow, who combined for three pressures and a sack, and rookie Wesley Williams, who made an impact against both run and pass. The performance raised questions about the consistency of the Jaguars' pass rush, which ranked low last season. The Jaguars aim to build on this strong showing as they progress through the preseason.
- •Jaguars played the Saints in their first preseason game.
- •Ruke Orhorhoro led with three pressures and a sack.
- •Albert Regis also recorded a sack from nose tackle position.
- •BJ Green recovered a fumble while contributing to the pass rush.
- •Defensive consistency remains a key focus for the Jaguars moving forward.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Encouraging development for Jaguars' defense in first preseason game
"A very encouraging development took place for the Jacksonville Jaguars' defense in the preseason game with the Saints.
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