Former Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar’s path in Jacksonville just got a lot tougher.
The Jaguars traded for Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers, a move that appears to slot Ewers in as the backup behind Trevor Lawrence. Jacksonville and Miami swapped 2028 day three draft picks in the deal, and that could leave Aguilar on the outside looking in when the Jaguars sort out their roster.
Aguilar has put together a strong preseason, which makes the timing sting even more. He has completed 16 of 19 passes and thrown for 187 yards. He also had a touchdown in the second preseason game, though he did not find the end zone in games one or three.
For now, Aguilar’s place on the Jaguars roster has not been cut loose, but the situation points toward a difficult decision ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. Jacksonville can carry a third quarterback on the sideline, but that player would only be available if both quarterbacks ahead of him were injured.
That leaves Aguilar in a tricky spot. He could still hang around as a backup option in Jacksonville, but that now looks unlikely after the Jaguars went out and added another quarterback by trade.
If he does not stick on the active roster, a practice-squad role seems like the most likely outcome. Even then, his preseason performance should put him on other teams’ radar as a young quarterback worth considering.
Whatever comes next, Aguilar has given Jacksonville plenty to think about with the way he has played so far.
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