The Jaguars have their initial 53-man roster in place, but GM James Gladstone still has plenty left on his plate.
Next up is the waiver wire, where Jacksonville could look for outside help. Then comes the practice squad, and most of those 16 spots figure to be filled by players who were already in camp with the team. A few additions from outside the organization are still likely, but there’s a clear path for several familiar names to stick around.
Here’s a look at the players Gladstone would likely want back on the practice squad.
At running back, J’Mari Taylor made his case by producing at a steady level and showing he’s not easy to bring down. On the receiver side, Austin Trammell brings offense experience and special teams value, while Trebor Pena stood out as the most productive pass-catcher of the preseason and flashed big-play ability.
Tight end Patrick Herbert could be back, too. He spent last season on the practice squad, and Jacksonville may decide to keep developing him. Along the offensive line, developmental tackle Jimto Obidegwu is another candidate the Jaguars could bring back in hopes of tapping into his upside.
Defensively, TJ Bollers helped his case with three quarterback pressures and two sacks during the preseason. Linebacker Jack Kiser, a surprise cut, is also a name to watch.
He was a core special teams player last year and had been viewed in camp as Foye Oluokun’s backup. Another 2025 draft pick who didn’t make the 53 is Jalen McLeod, who can line up at defensive end and bring pressure off the edge.
In the secondary, cornerbacks Jabbar Muhammad and Preston Hodge both made strong impressions. Muhammad turned in a solid offseason and showed he can play inside and outside.
Hodge repeatedly made plays on the ball throughout camp. At safety, Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig is a familiar option after spending last year on the practice squad and appearing in three games as a special teams contributor.
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