Parker Washington rose as a versatile, reliable target in Jacksonville’s camp, proving he can slot inside or outside while Hunter and Hunter-like injuries shuffled the depth chart. Jourdan Lewis provided steady veteran leadership, guiding a youngsters-heavy secondary. Jarrian Jones seized a Week 1 boundary role in a zone-heavy scheme,Brenton Strange torched matchups as a safety blanket for Lawrence. Travis Hunter’s two-way excellence turned heads, signaling a multi-dimensional floor with upside. Trevor Lawrence and Travon Walker anchored a larger competitive arc, Bhayshul Tuten and Christian Braswell showed bite as depth pieces, and Dyami Brown along with Brian Thomas Jr. positioned themselves for more passes this year. Josh Hines-Allen also contributed to a deeper WR battle that could redefine the Jaguars’ pass game this season.

Jacksonville used the Dolphins game as a final depth check before cuts. Johnson sparked inside at DT, Braswell and Abdullah locked in at CB/LB depth, Pancol and Lane battled for fifth WR/safety roles, while Kiser and McLeod pressed in a crowded linebacker room. Campbell sat, Lloyd and Gardeck anchored the defense in spots, and the eight penalties flagged lingering discipline concerns. With the 53-man race tightening, several special-teams roles and position battles will decide who sticks.

Three Jaguars backups stood out as Week 2 preseason rosters battles heat up. Braswell, Johnson, and Edoga are fight­ing for real playing time while Jacksonville sorts out its depth ahead of the final cutdown. Braswell has begun to separate at corner, Johnson is flashing interior disruption, and Edoga is pushing to reclaim a starting guard spot as the lineup experiments with Mekari and Harrison. The trio represents a tangible fantasy lens for late-round or waiver-wire adds who could materialize into steady depth pieces if they seize opportunistic reps in August.

Braswell has pushed his way into the CB conversation by consistently winning outside reps when other starters were limited. His pass breakup flashes and practice-standout scrimmage impact suggest a real chance at cracking a six-CB cadre, especially with Hunter splitting time and Campbell entrenched. Johnson, a long-time veteran, brings interior versatility and playmaking jitter from the interior. His added snap count could materialize into rotational value if the Jaguars ride his experience in sub packages. Edoga, meanwhile, has the most to gain on the offensive line, moving between guard and tackle and proving he can contribute behind Mekari and Harrison. A steadier camp shows he could be the swing option for the interior line this season.

Jacksonville’s latest training camp session highlighted two intriguing starting-lineup shifts prompted by injuries. Anton Harrison and Tyson Campbell were sidelined, opening the door for Patrick Mekari at right guard and Christian Braswell at cornerback, with Chuma Edoga also factoring interior reps after Mekari’s limited practice time. The competition at right tackle and guard remains fluid as the Jaguars balance health with performance. Braswell’s starter snaps alongside Jarrian Jones hint at how the final CB permutation could shake out, especially with special teams as a tiebreaker. The club emphasized that special-teams impact will be a critical factor in locking in the last roster spots, underscoring the meticulous evaluation happening behind the scenes as preseason games approach.

Fantasy note: Mekari’s versatility could unlock flexible line combinations if Harrison returns; Braswell’s emergence could heighten the value of Jaguars defensive backs who play special teams. Edoga’s continued development may influence whether Mekari settles at guard or tackles, and the CB depth battle could shift a sleeper into late-round fantasy value if the final roster spots flip between Braswell, Lewis, Montaric Brown and journeyman options. Keep an eye on how these roles translate in the next preseason tilt versus Pittsburgh, where coaching emphasis on run defense and special-teams execution will be on display.