The Jaguars have made their final roster moves to trim down to the magical 53-player mark, and the headlines couldn’t be more thrilling! The biggest news? The mystery surrounding their backup quarterback has finally been unraveled.
Backup Quarterback Drama Resolved!
This preseason, it was a mano-a-mano showdown between Mac Jones and C.J. Beathard for the backup quarterback role. In a shocking turn of events, Jones emerged victorious, surviving the dreaded cutdown day. On the flip side, Beathard faced unfortunate circumstances. Battling a persistent groin injury, he was released on Tuesday with an injury settlement. Ouch!
Strategic Moves: Injured Reserve Maneuvers
The Jaguars have deftly played their cards under the new rule change, designating two players for return if placed on injured reserve during cutdown day. Keep your eyes peeled for the return of Running Back Keilan Robinson and versatile Safety Andrew Wingard as the regular season progresses. Their comeback could be explosive!
Suspensions and Releases: Cleaning House!
The roster didn’t just stop there. Safety Tashaun Gipson is now on the suspended list, adding a wrinkle to the defensive lineup. As for other positions, here’s the rundown:
- Tight End: Shawn Bowman
- Cornerbacks: Christian Braswell, Erick Hallett
- Running Backs: Gary Brightwell, Jalen Jackson
- Wide Receivers: Josh Cephus, Elijah Cooks, Austin Trammell
- Defensive End: D.J. Coleman
- Offensive Guard: Steven Jones
- Quarterback: E.J. Perry
- Safeties: Josh Proctor, Adrian Amos, Terrell Edmunds
- Tight Ends: Patrick Murtagh, Josiah Deguara
- Cornerbacks: Tre Flowers, Amani Oruwariye
- Defensive End: Joe Graziano
- Offensive Linemen: Blake Hance, Tyler Shatley
- Linebacker: Tanner Muse
A Fond Farewell to a Veteran
Special mention to Tyler Shatley, who has been a stalwart for the Jaguars since joining way back in 2014. His departure marks the end of an era. Also, a quick shoutout to 2023 draftees Christian Braswell and Erick Hallett—their journey with the team may have been brief, but the future always holds new opportunities.
This season is set to be a roller-coaster of thrills, spills, and epic comebacks. Buckle up, Jaguars fans—it’s going to be a wild ride!
