Jaguars elevate linebacker and change backup quarterback for Patriots game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced the elevation of linebacker Jalen McLeod from the practice squad ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the New England Patriots. This will be McLeod's second elevation as he looks to contribute on special teams. The Jaguars will also have Quinn Ewers as the new backup quarterback, replacing Nick Mullens, who previously served in that role during the first two weeks of the season. Ewers has been working to familiarize himself with the offense since joining the team, as McLeod's elevation leaves the team without Mullens for this game.
- •Jaguars elevate Jalen McLeod for Week 3 game
- •Quinn Ewers becomes backup QB, replacing Nick Mullens
- •McLeod contributed on special teams last week
- •Ewers has had more time to learn the offense
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars will have new backup quarterback vs. Patriots
"The Jaguars are elevating a LB for their Week 3 matchup and they'll also have a new backup QB this week.
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