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Jaguars Bench Six Starters for Pivotal Texans Showdown
9 Nov
Summary
- Six Jaguars players inactive for Week 10 matchup
- Injuries sideline key contributors like CB Jourdan Lewis
- Tight end Hunter Long and OL Ezra Cleveland also out
On November 9, 2025, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced that six players will be inactive for their upcoming Week 10 matchup against the Houston Texans. This includes several key starters who have been ruled out due to injuries.
Cornerback Jourdan Lewis, wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., running back Cody Schrader, offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland, tight end Hunter Long, and defensive lineman Austin Johnson will all be sidelined for the divisional clash. Lewis, Thomas Jr., Long, and Cleveland were previously ruled out on Friday after sustaining injuries in recent games.
With these players unavailable, the Jaguars will need to shuffle their lineup and rely on backups to fill the void. At receiver, Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, and Dyami Brown will take on a heavier workload in Thomas Jr.'s absence. Jarrian Jones is expected to step in at nickel cornerback, while Cole Van Lanen will fill in at left guard for the injured Cleveland.
The Jaguars will also be without Long at tight end, leaving Johnny Mundt and Quintin Morris to handle those duties. Defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who has been a healthy scratch since Week 1, will finally see the field for the first time this season.
Despite these key absences, the Jaguars remain focused on securing a crucial divisional win against the Texans as they look to maintain their position in the AFC South standings.
