The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced their inactives for their Week 15 primetime clash against the New York Jets, and there are a few notable names missing from the lineup - especially on the offensive line and defensive front.
With NFL rosters capped at 48 active players on game day, the Jaguars had to sit five from their 53-man roster. And while there are no surprise elevations from the practice squad this week, the inactives list reflects a team still managing some key injuries and depth chart shifts.
Jaguars Week 15 Inactives:
- LB Yasir Abdullah
- OL Walker Little
- TE Hunter Long
- DL Emmanuel Ogbah
- DL Austin Johnson
Let’s start with the offensive line - specifically, left tackle Walker Little. He cleared concussion protocol earlier in the week, but according to reports, he’s still not quite back to full strength.
After experiencing a setback and reporting symptoms, the team is playing it safe. That means Cole Van Lanen will once again step in on the blind side, a critical position against a Jets defense that thrives on edge pressure.
The tight end room continues to rotate. With everyone healthy, the Jaguars have been alternating between Johnny Mundt and Hunter Long.
This week, it’s Long who draws the short straw. He was inactive in Week 13, active in Week 14, and now back on the sideline in Week 15.
It’s a sign of how Jacksonville is managing its personnel based on matchups and special teams needs.
On the defensive side, rookie linebackers BJ Green and Danny Striggow have been carving out bigger roles, and that’s left Yasir Abdullah on the outside looking in once again. Emmanuel Ogbah, a veteran presence on the defensive line, is also inactive - a trend that’s continued as the Jaguars lean on younger, more versatile options.
One of those options is Matt Dickerson, who’s quietly become a reliable piece in the defensive tackle rotation. His emergence has bumped Austin Johnson from the active roster this week, underscoring the team’s confidence in Dickerson’s ability to contribute in the trenches.
There is some good news, though: wide receiver Parker Washington is active. He missed last week’s game against the Colts with a hip injury, but he’s good to go for this one. Washington adds depth and versatility to the receiving corps and could be a sneaky contributor in this matchup.
Jets Week 15 Inactives:
- QB Tyrod Taylor
- QB Justin Fields
- WR Tyler Johnson
- EDGE Braiden McGregor
- DL Mazi Smith
- TE Mason Taylor
- LB Kiki Mauigoa
The Jets are also sitting seven players, including both Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields at quarterback - a clear sign that their starter is locked in and healthy. On defense, rookies like Mazi Smith and Braiden McGregor are inactive, which could affect the team’s front-seven rotation against a Jaguars offense that’s looking to establish the run early.
With both teams managing injuries and depth, this game could come down to which backup players step up in key moments. Jacksonville’s offensive line will be under the microscope without their starting left tackle, and the defensive front will need to hold up against a Jets team that likes to grind out tough yards.
It’s Week 15, and every roster decision counts.