Jacksonville's Week 5 injury report centers on edge pressure and line depth. Travon Walker (wrist) and Yasir Abdullah (hamstring) did not practice, with Walker listed day-to-day after a specialist visit. The team plans smart reps and relies on Edoga and Van Lanen to stabilize the line while Anton Harrison continues to progress. Several role players are limited, including Dyami Brown, Ezra Cleveland, Bhayshul Tuten, Wyatt Milum, Eric Murray, and others, shaping a flexible game plan.

Jacksonville’s defense has vaulted into the NFL’s elite in 2025, sitting among the top units in EPA per play and PFF coverage. Jourdan Lewis and Eric Murray have been the springboard, bringing top-8 level play at their positions after marquee signings that have paid off early. A Week 4 upset of San Francisco showcased their impact—holding Brock Purdy and the 49ers to a historically stingy mark while forcing four turnovers. The defense under Anthony Campanile has transformed quickly, suggesting Jacksonville could be a playoff staple if this level endures.

Beyond the box score, the Jaguars’ secondary has elevated the whole unit, aided by Travis Hunter alongside a veteran corps and a dominant pass rush from Walker and Hines-Allen. Offensively the offense is still finding rhythm, but if the defense stays stout, Jacksonville could surge into the AFC playoff mix and flip the script on their divisional ambitions. Fantasy managers should monitor this defense closely, as consistent stop-making and turnover creation translate into weekly fantasy upside.

Jacksonville signs Kahlef Hailassie, undrafted in 2023 from Western Kentucky, to bolster depth at safety after releasing Darnell Savage. The move injects cornerback-like ball skills into the back end, with the Jaguars leaning on three-safety looks as Eric Murray and Andrew Wingard hold the starting roles and Antonio Johnson joins the trio. Hailassie and Rayuan Lane are earmarked for depth and valuable special-teams work.

Hailassie’s path includes stops with Kansas City, Cleveland, and Minnesota’s practice squad, totaling 104 defensive snaps in 2023. While he’ll play safety, his background at cornerback broadens Jacksonville’s coverage ideas and offers insurance as the team prepared for a busy schedule and evolving sub-packages.

Jacksonville moves on from Darnell Savage and faces a clear path to a new third safety. Antonio Johnson is favored to inherit the role, thanks to his 858 career defensive snaps and broader deep-safety experience, which fits the Jaguars' three-safety looks under Anthony Campanile. Rayuan Lane, a Day 3 rookie, sits behind as the developing option, while the 53-man roster decision looms as GM James Gladstone weighs adding depth at safety.

The depth chart shift centers on whether Johnson can translate camp competition into the on-field versatility to play deep, box, or nickel, with Lane offering upside as a developmental piece. Savage’s release removes a rotational piece who lined up all over the secondary, opening the door for Johnson to lock in as the new flexible backstop alongside Eric Murray and the rest of the unit.