Jaguars lose to Panthers in preseason matchup amid backup evaluations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars played without their starters and lost to the Carolina Panthers 34-17 on August 21, 2026, during a rainy home game. Backup players struggled, particularly at quarterback and in the secondary, failing to solidify their roles. However, running back Ameer Abdullah and wide receiver Trebor Pena demonstrated potential, with Abdullah leading in rushing yards and Pena scoring a touchdown. The Jaguars are expected to continue evaluating positions in their final preseason game.
- •Jaguars fell 34-17 to Panthers on August 21, 2026.
- •Ameer Abdullah totaled 45 rushing yards and three receptions.
- •Trebor Pena led receiving with 72 yards and a touchdown.
- •Carter Bradley struggled as a quarterback, throwing a pick.
- •Backup secondary was ineffective, giving up big plays.
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"Receivers flash while secondary suffers in loss to Carolina.
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