The Jaguars are excited to get back in action after winning the AFC South last year and finishing 13-4. Liam Coen returns for his second season as head coach, and Grant Udinski is back for his second season as well. Trevor Lawrence returns at quarterback. Jacksonville lost Travis Etienne Jr. to the Saints and will rely on Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr. from the Commanders at running back. At receiver, the Jaguars return Brian Thomas, Jakobi Meyers, and Parker Washington, while tight end Brenton Strange also returns as a primary target. Up front, Jacksonville opens the season with Anton Harrison, Emmanuel Pregnon, Robert Hainsey, Ezra Cleveland, and Cole Van Lanen as the starting five, with Walker Little and Daniel Faalele providing experienced depth.

Anthony Campanile is back for his second year as defensive coordinator. The Jaguars return nine of their top eleven tacklers from last year, including Travon Walker, Da’Von Hamilton, Arik Armstead, Josh Hines-Allen, Foyesade Oluokun, and Dennis Gardeck. The front seven also welcomes Ruke Orhorhoro from Atlanta and Jahlani Tavai from New England. In the secondary, the Jaguars return Montaric Brown, Travis Hunter, Antonio Johnson, Eric Murray, and Jourdan Lewis.

Heath Farwell is back for his fifth season as special teams coordinator. Cam Little returns after connecting on 88% of his kicks, including an NFL record-setting 68-yarder. Logan Cooke returns as punter. Parker Washington returns as punt returner after taking two back to the house in 2025, and Bhayshul Tuten will return kickoffs along with LeQuint Allen. The Jaguars staff did a tremendous job in its first season, and the Jaguars are solid in the trenches. The biggest offensive adjustment following Etienne’s departure is the new-look backfield, with Tuten and Rodriguez sharing the workload.