Jaguars lineman Patrick Mekari undergoes back surgery, will miss time
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Patrick Mekari has undergone back surgery and is expected to miss some time during the season. The team has not yet determined if he will start the 2026 season on injured reserve. Mekari had been out during training camp, and the Jaguars have faced significant injury issues along the offensive line, with other players like Walker Little and Chuma Edoga also sidelined. Mekari, who started 14 games last season, signed a three-year, $37.5 million deal in 2025.
- •Mekari underwent back surgery on August 18, 2026.
- •The Jaguars have several players injured along the offensive line.
- •Mekari started 14 games for the Jaguars in the previous season.
- •The team will decide on his injured reserve status soon.
- •Walker Little and Chuma Edoga are also dealing with injuries.
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Jaguars' Patrick Mekari has back surgery, expected to miss time
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars OG Patrick Mekari recently underwent back procedure
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Jaguars offensive lineman undergoes surgery, will 'miss some time'
"Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Patrick Mekari is expected to miss time after reportedly having surgery on his back.
"Jaguars right guard Patrick Mekari recently underwent surgery on his back and will miss some time, NFL Media reports.
"Jaguars' OL Patrick Mekari reportedly underwent back surgery and will "miss some time."
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 1:24 AMReport: Jaguars' Patrick Mekari has back surgery, expected to miss time
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Patrick Mekari is expected to miss time after reportedly having surgery on his back.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:35 AMJaguars OG Patrick Mekari recently underwent back procedure
Jaguars right guard Patrick Mekari recently underwent surgery on his back and will miss some time, NFL Media reports.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:23 AMReport: Jaguars offensive lineman undergoes surgery, will 'miss some time'
Jaguars' OL Patrick Mekari reportedly underwent back surgery and will "miss some time."
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