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Jaguars QB Depth: Mullens Elevated for Browns Clash
13 Sep
Summary
- Nick Mullens elevated to active roster ahead of Sunday's game.
- Quinn Ewers faces challenge learning Jaguars' offense.
- Mullens' experience gives him an edge over Ewers.
Ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, the Jacksonville Jaguars have elevated quarterback Nick Mullens from the practice squad to the active roster. This decision suggests that Mullens may be the primary backup, offering a seasoned presence in the offense.
Veteran quarterback Nick Mullens has spent two seasons within the Jaguars' system and possesses prior experience as a backup with the Minnesota Vikings. This familiarity provides him with a distinct advantage over Quinn Ewers, who was recently traded to the Jaguars.
Ewers is currently navigating the significant challenge of learning the Jaguars' complex offense in a compressed timeframe. Offensive coordinator Grant Udinski highlighted the difficulty of absorbing new schemes without the benefit of a full training camp, emphasizing the unique learning process involved for new players like Ewers.
