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3 positions where the Jaguars could have depth concerns in 2024

• The Jaguars had better hope these starters at these 3 positions don't miss much time in 2024.

By Carlos Sanchez

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Joshua Cephus (19) talks with WR Kyric McGowan (83), left, next to WR Devin Duvernay (12) at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Joshua Cephus (19) talks with WR Kyric McGowan (83), left, next to WR Devin Duvernay (12) at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA
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Wide receiver could be a cause for concern for the Jaguars in 2024

If you noticed a theme on this list, it's that the Jaguars will be fine if their starters at the mentioned positions don't miss time. Unfortunately, players are one injury away from leaving the football field. In the case of the wide receiver corps, their starting trio looks promising but the depth behind them is a work in progress.

Zay Jones was a fine WR2 in 2022 but injuries held him back last year. He could've rebounded if the Jags had kept him but they instead moved on from him and signed Gabe Davis to take his place. Like Jones, Davis flashed before arriving in Jacksonville and could untap his full potential while catching passes from Trevor Lawrence.

Christian Kirk is back after missing time with a core injury and wants to prove he's still the game-changer he was in 2022. There's also first-round selection Brian Thomas Jr., who's expected to replace Calvin Ridley, the team's leading receiver last year. The former LSU Tiger will endure an adjustment period while he transitions to the pros, but his presence should have a positive impact on the offense.

No. 4 on the depth chart is Devin Duvernay. Although he'll mostly spend time as a returner, he can also play receiver, having caught a combined 70 receptions in 2021-2022. Parker Washington will probably be WR5 after showing improvement in the offseason. The last spot could go to the reliable Tim Jones.

The trouble is that Washington hardly got much playing time as a rookie and Jones is a fine blocker but isn't that great of a pass-catcher. If either one sees significant playing time in 2024, the Jaguars' passing game could experience a dropoff.

Then again, Washington has yet to reach his ceiling, and undrafted rookie Joshua Cephus has turned heads in the offseason, so maybe Jacksonville will be fine. What's certain is that the team's brass will have a better read of these three position groups by the end of training camp.

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