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Liam Coen addresses impact of Etienne's departure from Jaguars

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:34 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Liam Coen addresses impact of Etienne's departure from Jaguars

Summary

Following the departure of Travis Etienne Jr. to the New Orleans Saints, Jaguars head coach Liam Coen discussed the challenges of replacing him. Etienne, who had a standout season in 2025 with over 1,100 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, leaves a significant void. The Jaguars are now relying on running backs Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr. to lead the backfield. Tuten has shown promise in offseason practices, while Rodriguez returns from injury. The Jaguars have not yet named a starting running back ahead of their preseason opener against the Saints this Saturday. Coen stated they will 'never be able to replace' Etienne’s contributions, emphasizing his importance to the team's success.

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Status Watch

•Travis Etienne signed with the New Orleans Saints in free agency.
•Jaguars have not named a starting running back for the upcoming season.
•Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez are competing for the RB1 role.
•Etienne had over 1,100 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025.
•The Jaguars face the Saints in a preseason matchup on Saturday.

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12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Liam Coen Says Jaguars 'Will Never be Able to Replace' Etienne

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Following Travis Etienne’s departure to New Orleans, coach Liam Coen talked about what he brought to the Jaguars and how difficult he will be to replace.
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