Jaguars plan to play starters against Panthers in preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars will field starters in their upcoming preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on August 18. Coach Liam Coen indicated that quarterback Trevor Lawrence and others are expected to take a few drives in the game. This decision marks a change from Coen's earlier stance, as the team did not play any starters in their preseason opener against New Orleans. The Jaguars are looking to address a lack of padded practices before the regular season while managing injury concerns among key players. They have a joint practice scheduled with the Panthers before the game.
- •Jaguars to play starters against Panthers on August 18.
- •Trevor Lawrence expected to participate for a few drives.
- •The team previously rested all starters in their opener against Saints.
- •Injury concerns influenced the decision to adjust practice plans.
- •Joint practice with Panthers scheduled before the preseason game.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Coen reveals potential plan for Jaguars starters v. Panthers
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars camp observations: Liam Coen may play Trevor Lawrence vs Panthers
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars planning to play starters in preseason game against Panthers
"The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning to play starters in their next preseason game, against Carolina on Friday night. Coach Liam Coen said Monday he expects quarterback Trevor Lawrence and others to get “a couple drives, potentially” against the Panthers. It's a reversal for Coen, who previously had no intention of putting his first-team offense and defense at risk in any exhibitions.
"Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen said he may start quarterback Trevor Lawrence against the Carolina Panthers in a preseason game on Aug. 21.
"Liam Coen said Jaguars starters could see their first preseason action Friday against the Panthers after sitting out the opener in New Orleans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 5:18 PMCoen reveals potential plan for Jaguars starters v. Panthers
Liam Coen said Jaguars starters could see their first preseason action Friday against the Panthers after sitting out the opener in New Orleans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 5:02 PMJaguars camp observations: Liam Coen may play Trevor Lawrence vs Panthers
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen said he may start quarterback Trevor Lawrence against the Carolina Panthers in a preseason game on Aug. 21.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:35 PMJaguars planning to play starters in preseason game against Panthers
The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning to play starters in their next preseason game, against Carolina on Friday night. Coach Liam Coen said Monday he expects quarterback Trevor Lawrence and others to get “a couple drives, potentially” against the Panthers. It's a reversal for Coen, who previously had no intention of putting his first-team offense and defense at risk in any exhibitions.
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