![Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Caleb Ransaw (27) hauls in a pass while running routes during the seventh organized team activity at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Monday, June 2, 2025. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_184,w_1219,h_685/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/55/01k1ggw5k6th7f7js6eb.jpg "Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Caleb Ransaw (27) hauls in a pass while running routes during the seventh organized team activity at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Monday, June 2, 2025. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]")
The Jacksonville Jaguars have dealt with a handful of injuries in training camp and just suffered a couple more on Day 7 of training camp.
Michael DiRocco of ESPN reports that offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen will be out for the rest of training camp after hurting his shoulder. On top of that, safety Caleb Ransaw is dealing with a lower-body injury and is week-to-week. Other outlets later confirm the news.
Aside from Van Lanen and Ransaw, the Jaguars are without cornerback Montaric Brown (leg) and offensive guard Patrick Mekari (back spasms).
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How does the Cole Van Lanen injury affect the Jaguars?
A sixth-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2022, Cole Van Lanen was traded to the Jaguars the following year. He played offensive tackle at Wisconsin but switched to guard with the Packers. Once he landed in Jacksonville, he would eventually move back to the edge.
After the Jaguars traded Cam Robinson in 2024, Van Lanen became the team's primary swing tackle. He became a restricted free agent in the offseason, but the new regime valued him enough that they gave him a one-year tender to keep him in 2025.
Despite his injury, Cole Van Lanen should still make the 53-man roster, barring anything unexpected. Then again, he may not be the primary backup at offensive tackle next season due to the presence of free-agent acquisitions Fred Johnson and Chuma Edoga. The latter split reps with Anton Harrison during mandatory camp and has the flexibility to play inside. He's currently stepping in at right guard in relief of Patrick Mekari.
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How about Caleb Ransaw? How will his absence affect the competition at safety?
Of course, you never want to see players get hurt, but the Jaguars are well-equipped to overcome the Caleb Ransaw injury. In fact, his absence will bring clarity to the safety position.
Jacksonville has a four-way battle for the starting job next to Eric Murray. Ransaw was in the mix, alongside Andrew Wingard, Antonio Johnson, and Darnell Savage. All four have compelling cases to get the nod, but there's no clear-cut favorite.
With Ransaw out for a few weeks, the Jags can now focus on giving a closer look at Wingard, Johnson, and Savage. Just recently, head coach Liam Coen praised Savage, pointing out that he's done everything the team has asked of him. Johnson, for his part, is noticeably bigger and has flashed in training camp. On the other hand, Wingard won't be making the All-Pro anytime soon but is as reliable as they come.
Having said that, the Jaguars are high on Ransaw, who's making the switch from corner to safety. Once he returns from injury, he'll continue to work in the transition, and nobody should bat an eye if he either starts or gets extensive playing time at some point of the season.
Ideally, the Jaguars would have a clean bill of health to start the season, but they don't. The good news is that they have ready to step up in light of the latest injuries.