Liam Coen discusses Jacksonville Jaguars roster moves after cutdown day
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars coordinator Liam Coen addressed the media Wednesday regarding the team's initial 53-man roster. Coen highlighted the development of players like Bryan Thomas Jr., noting the pass rusher's explosiveness during camp and preseason play. The coaching staff continues to evaluate wide receivers based on route running and blocking performance, while also focusing on the downfield passing game involving Lawrence. Additionally, the team secured Nick Mullens for the practice squad to maintain veteran experience within the system. Coen emphasized that the current practice squad features a mix of developmental prospects and players ready for potential game-day activation. Injuries remain a factor as the team prepares for the upcoming schedule, with Jakobi Meyers expected to practice Wednesday and Brian Thomas Jr. confirmed as a full participant in recent sessions.
- •Liam Coen emphasized the value of veteran presence provided by Ameer Abdullah and Jahlani Tavai.
- •Nick Mullens was retained on the practice squad to provide experienced quarterback depth.
- •The coaching staff is prioritizing wide receiver performance in blocking and route running.
- •Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas Jr. are involved in team practice sessions this week.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Coen intrigued by preseason play of Jaguars' UDFA quarterback
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen talks backup QBs, rookie DE
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Liam Coen addresses Jaguars roster moves from cutdown day
"With the initial 53-man roster now set for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Liam Coen met with the local media members on Wednesday to discuss the team and the latest moves.
"Jaguars coach Liam Coen held a news conference on Sept. 2, his only one of the week between cutdown day and opening game week. Here's what he said.
"Liam Coen and the Jaguars are intrigued by the upside of a UDFA quarterback on the practice squad.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:32 PMCoen intrigued by preseason play of Jaguars' UDFA quarterback
Liam Coen and the Jaguars are intrigued by the upside of a UDFA quarterback on the practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 2:32 PMJacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen talks backup QBs, rookie DE
Jaguars coach Liam Coen held a news conference on Sept. 2, his only one of the week between cutdown day and opening game week. Here's what he said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:41 PMLiam Coen addresses Jaguars roster moves from cutdown day
With the initial 53-man roster now set for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Liam Coen met with the local media members on Wednesday to discuss the team and the latest moves.
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