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Jaguars tackle Cole Van Lanen activated as injuries impact offensive line

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:47 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Jaguars tackle Cole Van Lanen activated as injuries impact offensive line

Summary

Jacksonville Jaguars tackle Cole Van Lanen has been activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list ahead of the regular season. However, the team's offensive line continues to face significant injuries, including starting guard Patrick Mekari, who is expected to miss substantial time following back surgery. Backup Chuma Edoga has returned to practice, while rookie Emmanuel Pregnon is competing for playing time after recovering from his injury. The Jaguars recently acquired guard Daniel Faalele from the New York Giants to bolster their line in response to these issues. The competition for starting guard positions intensifies as the team prepares for its final preseason game.

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Status Watch

•Cole Van Lanen activated off PUP list ahead of the regular season.
•Patrick Mekari likely to miss significant time after back surgery.
•Chuma Edoga and Emmanuel Pregnon return to practice.
•Jaguars acquire Daniel Faalele from Giants for a sixth-round pick.
•Competition for starting guard positions remains intense.

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5:47 PMYahoo Sports — How Do Current Injuries Affect Jaguars’ Starting Offensive Line?

What they're saying

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With Jacksonville Jaguars tackle Cole Van Lanen activated off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, the organization and fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, he’s been far from the only offensive lineman battling injuries this offseason. This could be very problematic for an upstart Jags team as the regular season is […] The post How Do Current Injuries Affect Jaguars’ Starting Offensive Line? appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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