Jaguars starters sit out against Panthers in Week 2 preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars will not have their starters in uniform for their Week 2 preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Coach Liam Coen had previously considered playing them but decided to rest them after reviewing their performance in joint practices earlier that week. Preseason action is less critical this year as there are no new schemes to implement. Meanwhile, the competition for the starting linebacker position alongside Foye Oluokun continues as Branson Combs and Ventrell Miller remain active on the field.
- •Jaguars face Panthers in Week 2 of preseason.
- •Starters will not be participating in the game.
- •Joint practices have reduced the need for preseason play.
- •Branson Combs and Ventrell Miller are competing for a starting role.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars starters not playing v. Panthers in Week 2 of preseason
"The Jacksonville Jaguars are not playing their starters in Week 2 of the preseason against the Panthers.
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