Contrary to what critics may say, the Jacksonville Jaguars have put together a well-rounded roster. Having said that, they'll need to sort out a handful of position groups before the regular season. Training camp will allow them to do just that. Several jobs could be up for grabs, so making a strong impression would go a long way for several players.
This will be especially important for players who failed to stand out in the offseason program. These five, in particular, have lots of catch-up to do if they want to stick around next season.
DeeJay Dallas, Jaguars running back
DeeJay Dallas joined the Jaguars late in 2025 when Bhayshul Tuten suffered a finger injury. From the get-go, the Brunswick, Georgia native provided valuable depth at running back and became a key contributor on special teams. The Jags liked him enough that they gave him a new one-year deal early in 2026.
After getting his new contract, Dallas seemed to have a good shot at making the 53-man roster. However, the arrival of undrafted rookie J'Mari Taylor might've changed everything.
Whereas Taylor stood out at Organized Team Activities, Dallas didn't do much of note. He wasn't bad per se, but he didn't stand out either, and that could come back to haunt him on cutdown day.
Parker Hughes, Jaguars linebacker
It would be odd to see this Jaguars regime waive a rookie before the regular season, but they're stacked at linebacker, and Parker Hughes was a seventh-round selection. Simply put, he faces an uphill battle to make the team.
With Ventrell Miller, Yasir Abdullah, Jalen McLeod, Dennis Gardeck, Foyesade Oluokun, Branson Combs, and Jack Kiser in the mix, Jacksonville may not have room for Hughes. Heck, Abdullah may not get the nod either.
It didn't help that Hughes didn't make a strong impression at Organized Team Activities. Unless he changes that, he could end up being the victim of the numbers game.
Christian Braswell, Jaguars cornerback
Out of nowhere, the Jacksonville cornerback group appears to be a strength. Montaric Brown will line up in the boundaries, and Travis Hunter will start opposite him. With Jourdan Lewis and Jarrian Jones in the slot, the top of the Jags' cornerback depth chart appears to be set, but the bottom half is also in good shape.
Jabbar Muhammad was the talk of the town in the offseason program, and both undrafted rookies Devon Marshall and Preston Hodge could make a push for a roster spot. That could leave Christian Barswell on the outside looking in to start training camp.
Braswell has been a solid depth piece since Jacksonville made him a seventh-round selection in 2023. However, he was unremarkable at Organized Team Activities, while the rooks and Muhammad stole the show. Of course, context is key.
Hodge, Muhammad, and Marshall practiced with the second and third teams. Meanwhile, Braswell faced off against the starters. Nevertheless, he'll have to make up ground in training camp if he doesn't want to tumble down the depth chart, or worse, get the boot after the preseason.
Chuma Edoga, Jaguars offensive line
By now, you may have picked up a trend; most of the players on this list would have been solid backups in any other year. The trouble is that the Jaguars have increased the team's ceiling since James Gladstone became the general manager in 20225. The talent level has gone up, and the players on the bottom half of the roster have to show out if they want to stick around. Many of them have risen to the challenge, but a few others haven't. Chuma Edoga falls in the latter category.
Edoga signed with Jacksonville last year and went on to shine in the offseason program and later training camp. But then the regular season rolled out, and the former USC Trojan struggled with penalties. By the end of 2025, he was an afterthought on offense.
On the bright side, it looks like the Jags will give Edoga a chance to compete in training camp, but he didn't do enough in OTAs to make you think that he'll come through. When you factor in that rookie Emmanuel Pregnon and sophomores Jonah Monheim and Wyatt Milum are looking to compete for reserve roles, Edoga is under pressure to deliver in training camp.
Quintin Morris, Jaguars linebacker
The Jaguars signed Quintin Morros after the 2025 draft. He didn't make the original 53-man roster but landed on the practice squad. From there, the Bowling Green kept working on his craft and eventually made the active roster. He later moved ahead of Johnny Mundt and Hunter Long on the depth chart.
Early in 2026, Morris signed a new one-year deal and looked in a favorable position to make the roster next season, at least until Jacksonville drafted Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol.
Whereas his rookie counterparts flashed in the offseason program, Morris struggled to make an impression. Now, he's running out of time to prove he deserves a roster spot.
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