Jaguars place rookie Parker Hughes on injured reserve, add two players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced roster moves on August 17, 2026, placing rookie linebacker Parker Hughes on injured reserve. The specific injury affecting Hughes has not been disclosed, ending his season after participating in the preseason opener against New Orleans. To bolster their roster, the Jaguars signed offensive lineman Timothy McKay and linebacker Baylon Spector, while waiving tight end Ethan Conner. McKay will provide depth to the offensive line following injuries to several players, and Spector will fill Hughes' spot in the linebacker corps.
- •Parker Hughes is placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
- •Timothy McKay and Baylon Spector signed to the roster.
- •Ethan Conner waived after being signed as a UDFA.
- •Hughes played six snaps in the preseason opener against New Orleans.
- •Injuries affect offensive line depth with multiple players sidelined.
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars place rookie on injured reserve, sign 2 free agents
"The Jaguars announced four roster moves on Monday, which includes placing a rookie on injured reserve.
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