Jaguars enhance coaching staff with Brian Picucci for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:27 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Brian Picucci as their run game coordinator for the 2026 NFL season. This addition is expected to significantly improve the team's rushing performance, which ranked 27th in yards per rush last season. Picucci previously helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' run game rise to fourth place in 2024. The Jaguars aim to build on their offensive success and address inconsistency in the run game, particularly after the departure of starting back Travis Etienne Jr.
- •Jaguars ranked 27th in rushing yards last season.
- •Brian Picucci previously improved Buccaneers' run game significantly.
- •Travis Etienne Jr. is no longer with the team.
- •Coaching improvements are critical for the Jaguars moving forward.
- 10:27 AMYahoo Sports — Under-the-radar addition can carry major impact for Jaguars in 2026
"This under-the-radar offseason addition can come with a major impact for the 2026 Jacksonville Jaguars.
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