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Jaguars Roster Battles Heat Up: Key Players on the Bubble
20 Jun
Summary
- Second-year CB Jabbar Muhammad impresses, challenging veteran Christian Braswell.
- LB Parker Hughes faces tough competition in a crowded linebacker room.
- Rookie TE Tanner Koziol's strong showing impacts Hunter Long's roster spot.
With Jacksonville Jaguars training camp nearing, the competitive landscape for roster spots is intensifying. Several players are facing increased challenges to make the final 53-man roster. Cornerback Christian Braswell's position is under scrutiny due to the remarkable progress of second-year player Jabbar Muhammad, who reportedly broke up a pass in every offseason practice.
In the linebacker group, seventh-round pick Parker Hughes is finding it challenging to solidify his spot. The depth at linebacker, coupled with the emergence of undrafted second-year player Branson Combs, creates a crowded situation for Hughes.
At tight end, the Jaguars' decision to draft two rookies, Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol, has complicated Hunter Long's path. Koziol, in particular, had a notable offseason, potentially positioning him and Boerkircher as the top backups behind Brenton Strange.
Wide receiver Austin Trammell also faces a tougher road this season. The addition of new receivers and the established roles of others, along with impressive rookie performances, suggest Trammell might be a practice squad candidate despite making the roster last year.
