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Jaguars defensive position group ranked near bottom ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:16 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Jaguars defensive position group ranked near bottom ahead of 2026 season
Summary

ESPN ranked the Jaguars' defensive tackle unit at No. 31 in the NFL for the 2026 season. While the team had the top run defense last year, there were concerns about the pass rush, especially following Arik Armstead's injury. The Jaguars added Ruke Orhorhoro to enhance the pass rush, and a healthy Armstead could provide a significant boost. Improvements are expected as the team prepares for the upcoming season under defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile.

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  • •Jaguars' tackle unit ranked No. 31 by ESPN entering 2026 season.
  • •Team had strong run defense but struggled with pass rush.
  • •Arik Armstead's injury affected performance last season.
  • •Ruke Orhorhoro added to boost pass rush efforts.
  • •Anthony Campanile leads the defense seeking improvement.
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  • 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars defensive position group ranked nearly last entering 2026 season
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ESPN ranked on Jaguars' defensive position group near the bottom of the NFL entering the 2026 season.

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