Jaguars target consecutive playoff appearances for first time since 2000

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 season looking to break a long-standing franchise trend of missing consecutive postseasons. Since 2000, the club is one of three NFL teams that has never reached the playoffs in back-to-back years. Last season, the team saw a major turnaround under coach Liam Coen, general manager James Gladstone, and executive vice president of football operations Tony Boselli, finishing 13-4 and winning the AFC South. With a core that largely remains intact from last year’s roster, the team begins its campaign against the Cleveland Browns on September 13. While the team moved on from running back Travis Etienne and linebacker Devin Lloyd, staff leadership expects internal development from players like Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker to maintain their defensive performance. Achieving a second consecutive playoff berth would be a historic milestone for the organization.

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