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Jacksonville Jaguars DST

Player Outlook
The Jaguars DST was among the worst Fantasy options in 2024 and should not be trusted coming into the season. We do not recommend drafting the Jaguars DST in most formats, but the unit could be a waiver wire addition in deeper leagues if things improve in dramatic fashion. Last year, the Jacksonville defense managed just 34 sacks, six interceptions and three fumbles, which was awful. We're hopeful the pass rush will improve with Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Alen, but we need to see the Jacksonville defense play better before Fantasy managers can trust the Jaguars DST. At best, you can add the Jaguars DST off waivers during the year.

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  • Zech McPhearson: Released from IR

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    McPhearson (undisclosed) was released from injured reserve after reaching an injury settlement with the Jaguars on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. McPhearson was placed on injured reserve with Jacksonville after suffering an undisclosed injury last week, but he will now be free to sign elsewhere as a free agent. The cornerback will need to pass a physical to join a new team, but he is now eligible to play again in 2025.
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  • Jaguars' Khalen Saunders: Dealt to Jacksonville

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    The Saints traded Saunders to the Jaguars on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Saunders appeared in Sunday's preseason contest against Jacksonville, which ultimately ended in a tie and failed to record a stat in the game. He will now join the Jaguars' roster ahead of the 2025 campaign, likely slotting in as a top reserve option at defensive tackle behind Arik Armstead (back). It's unclear what New Orleans got in return for Saunders, but he'll now look to build off of a 2024 campaign in which he compiled 43 total tackles (18 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over 13 regular-season contests.
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  • Jaguars' Arik Armstead: Won't play Sunday

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    Armstead (back) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Saints. Armstead isn't expected to play in the preseason while he works through a back injury, which is severe enough for him to be in jeopardy of missing the Jaguars' regular-season opener against the Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 7. With Armstead and Maason Smith both not playing, Austin Johnson, Jordan Jefferson and Tyler Lacy are the top candidates to get snaps at defensive tackle with the first-team defensive next to DaVon Hamilton.
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  • Jaguars' Tyson Campbell: Working through injury

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    Campbell has been limited to individual drills this past week due to an undisclosed injury that he suffered during the Jaguars' preseason opener against the Steelers on Saturday, Aug. 9, Garry Smits of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union reports. Campbell played 11 snaps (10 on defense, one on special teams) during the Jaguars' preseason opener and finished with three solo tackles, but he developed the unspecified injury during the game and has been held out of team drills since. He won't play Sunday against the Saints, but he could be back for the Jaguars' preseason finale against the Dolphins on Saturday, Aug. 23.
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  • Jaguars' Maason Smith: Activated from PUP list Thursday

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    Smith (undisclosed) was activated off the active/PUP list Thursday. Smith was placed on the active/PUP list July 23 in a move that head coach Liam Coen described as precautionary. The 2024 second-round pick has regained health and will push for a role on the interior of Jacksonville's defensive line.
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  • Jaguars' Zech McPhearson: Lands on injured reserve

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    The Jaguars placed McPhearson (undisclosed) on the injured reserve list Wednesday. McPhearson is dealing with an unspecified injury, and by going on IR, he'll be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Jaguars. The 2021 fourth-rounder played 30 snaps (23 on defense, seven on special teams) and logged three tackles (two solo) during the Jaguars' preseason loss to the Steelers on Saturday. McPhearson has not played in an NFL regular-season game since 2022 with the Eagles, when he logged 14 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 17 games.
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  • Levi Wallace: Injury settlement reached

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    The Jaguars waived Wallace (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log. Wallace was set to miss the entire 2025 season after reverting to the Jaguars' injured reserve, but the injury settlement allows the Alabama product to sign with a team once he's fully healthy. He appeared in 13 regular-season games (two starts) for the Broncos in 2024 and posted 28 tackles (20 solo) and two pass defenses before being released by Denver in late December.
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  • Jaguars' Levi Wallace: Lands on IR

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    The Jaguars placed Wallace (undisclosed) on injured reserve Saturday. Wallace inked with Jacksonville in early August and had been projected for a depth role reinforcing the team's cornerback depth, but he's now slated to spend the entire 2024 campaign on IR. For Wallace to play at some point this season, he'll need to negotiate an injury settlement with the Jaguars.
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  • Jaguars' Arik Armstead: Dealing with back injury

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    Armstead's back injury could be considered serious, as there are questions on whether the veteran will be ready for Week 1, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports. Armstead was originally considered to be taking a "veteran start" to training camp as he missed practice Friday, but it appears the veteran's back injury continues to linger. Though the 31-year-old is still considered day-to-day, Jaguars' head coach, Liam Coen, is unsure if Armstead will be ready for Week 1. Coen isn't concerned about the veteran defensive tackle's extended absence, saying, "He's a veteran who, ultimately, he'll probably know how to get himself ready to go."
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  • Jaguars' Austin Johnson: Joining Jags

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    Johnson is signing with the Jaguars on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Johnson will compete for a depth role on the interior of Jacksonville's defensive line. The 31-year-old defensive tackle has 131 games of regular-season NFL experience, including 56 starts. He appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Bills in 2024.
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  • Jaguars' Jalen McLeod: Dealing with lower-body issue

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    McLeod is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports. McLeod sustained a lower-body injury at practice this week, which could sideline him for Saturday's preseason opener against the Steelers. The rookie linebacker will likely have to set his sights on making his debut Aug. 17 versus the Saints.
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  • Jaguars' Levi Wallace: Signed by Jags

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    The Jaguars signed Wallace on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Wallace has played seven NFL campaigns between three different teams. He was with the Broncos last year, tallying 28 tackles and two defensed passes over 13 regular-season contests. Wallace gives Jacksonville's secondary a reinforcement, with cornerback Montaric Brown (leg) out for the remainder of training camp and potentially for the beginning of the regular season.
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  • Jaguars' Arik Armstead: Dealing with back issue

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    Armstead missed practice with back soreness Friday and is considered day-to-day, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports. It doesn't sound like Armstead is tending to anything too serious, and it would make sense if Jacksonville just wanted to give the veteran some extra rest. Until he's back up to full speed, 2024 fourth-rounder Jordan Jefferson could get some time with the starters on the interior of the defensive line.
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  • Jaguars' Caleb Ransaw: Dealing with lower-body injury

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    Ransaw is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports. Ransaw was taken in the third round of the 2025 Draft, 88th overall, by Jacksonville but will now miss a good chunk of training camp action. He's looking to compete for safety snaps behind Eric Murray and Darnell Savage on the back end of the defense.
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  • Jaguars' Dennis Gardeck: Activated from PUP list

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    The Jaguars activated Gardeck (knee) from the active/PUP list Thursday. Gardeck tore his ACL in Week 7 last season with the Cardinals but is nearing 100 percent and looks to be on track for the Jaguars' Week 1 opener. Gardeck has produced when given chances in the past, logging 17.0 sacks across seven seasons with Arizona prior to signing with the Jaguars last month.
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  • Jaguars' Montaric Brown: Out remainder of camp

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    Brown (leg) will miss the rest of training camp, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports. Brown suffered a lower-leg injury and is not expected to be back during training camp, head coach Liam Coen announced Monday. The 25-year-old had the most productive season of his career in 2024, appearing in all 17 regular-season games while drawing 10 starts and recording his first career interception. It is still unclear whether this injury will linger into the regular season, but it will impact Brown's opportunities for the time being since he was competing for a starting role in Jacksonville's secondary.
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  • Jaguars' Maason Smith: Precautionary placement on PUP

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    Jaguars head coach Liam Coen told reporters Wednesday that Smith's (undisclosed) placement on the active/PUP list was cautionary, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports. The Jaguars haven't disclosed the exact nature of Smith's injury. However, it appears the 2024 second-round pick's injury isn't serious, which should open the door for him to participate in training camp and the preseason. Smith saw his snap count grow in the latter part of his rookie campaign, and he registered 12 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two pass defenses across the last six games of the 2024 regular season.
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  • Jaguars' Dennis Gardeck: Moved to PUP list

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    The Jaguars placed Gardeck (knee) on the active/PUP list Saturday. Gardeck tore his ACL in Week 7 of last season and is still rehabbing the injury. The veteran linebacker signed with the Jaguars in early June, but it's not clear when he'll be ready to suit up. That said, he can be activated at any point during the preseason, at which point he'll be eligible to begin practicing.
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  • Jaguars' Ventrell Miller: Over ankle injury

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    Miller (ankle) has been an active participant at offseason practices and stood out at OTAs, Brian Sexton of the Jaguars' official site reports. Miller missed the final two games of 2024 due to an ankle injury, but he already appears back to full health. Across 15 regular-season appearances in 2024, Miller racked up 80 tackles (53 solo), three pass breakups and one fumble, though his role declined notably after Jacksonville's bye in Week 12. He now faces competition from rookie fourth-round pick Jack Kiser for reps alongside standout linebackers Foyesade Oluokun and Devin Lloyd.
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  • Jaguars' Devin Lloyd: Option not exercised

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    The Jaguars won't exercise Lloyd's fifth-year option, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. The 2022 first-round pick out of Utah has been one of the Jaguars' top tacklers over the past three seasons, ranking second on the team with 355 total tackles across 48 regular-season contests. Lloyd has also been been a valuable asset in coverage, recording 19 passes defended, including three interceptions, since entering the league. Despite the team declining his fifth-year option, Lloyd is expected to remain one of Jacksonville's top inside linebackers in 2025, likely starting alongside Foyesade Oluokun.
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