Jaguars elevate Nick Mullens and Jalen McLeod for Week 2 matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars have promoted quarterback Nick Mullens and linebacker Jalen McLeod from the practice squad ahead of their Week 2 game against the Denver Broncos on September 20, 2026. Mullens will again serve as the backup quarterback, leveraging his experience in the Liam Coen offense. McLeod, a sixth-round pick in 2025 who missed his rookie season due to injury, aims to contribute on special teams. This marks Mullens' second elevation from the practice squad, as teams are allowed three such promotions per player in a season.
- •Jaguars elevate Nick Mullens and Jalen McLeod for Week 2.
- •Mullens served as backup quarterback in Week 1.
- •McLeod aims to help on special teams after missing last season.
- •This is Mullens' second of three allowed practice squad elevations.
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars elevate quarterback and linebacker to Week 2 game-day roster
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Colts elevate WR to game day roster in Week 2 vs. Chiefs
"The Jacksonville Jaguars are elevating two players from the practice squad to the Week 2 game-day roster.
"The Colts are elevating a wide receiver from the practice squad to the Week 2 game day roster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 6:24 PMJaguars elevate quarterback and linebacker to Week 2 game-day roster
The Jacksonville Jaguars are elevating two players from the practice squad to the Week 2 game-day roster.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 6:18 PMColts elevate WR to game day roster in Week 2 vs. Chiefs
The Colts are elevating a wide receiver from the practice squad to the Week 2 game day roster.
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