Jaguars project starting defense ahead of Week 1 after OTAs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:17 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars are projecting their starting defense for Week 1 following two weeks of OTA practices. Key players identified include Josh Hines-Allen, Arik Armstead, and DaVon Hamilton on the defensive line, with Ventrell Miller and Foye Oluokun at linebacker. Montaric Brown, Jourdan Lewis, and Travis Hunter are expected as starting cornerbacks. Eric Murray and Antonio Johnson are projected as the starting safeties. Although these practices are not definitive for roster spots, the insights provide a clearer picture of the depth chart as the offseason progresses.
- •Jaguars complete two weeks of OTAs on June 5, 2026.
- •Projected defensive line includes Hines-Allen, Armstead, and Hamilton.
- •Miller is expected to start alongside Oluokun at linebacker.
- •Brown, Lewis, and Hunter likely form the starting cornerback trio.
- •Murray and Johnson projected as starting safeties.
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — Projecting Jaguars starting defense after 2 weeks of OTA practices
"After two weeks of OTA practices, let's project what the Jaguars' starting defense will look like come Week 1.
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