4 players the Jacksonville Jaguars could cut during 2024 training camp

• The Jaguars could move on from any of the following four players duiring or after training camp.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson coaches during an organized team activity Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson coaches during an organized team activity Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA
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Tyler Shatley could be a cut candidate during Jaguars training camp

The Jaguars believe injuries were the main reason the offensive line didn't play well last year. They think that being healthier and playing together will allow the unit to gel and play better in 2024. There's merit to that. Right guard Brandon Scherff performed well despite the fact that he dealt with an ankle injury for most of the year.

To shore up their left guard, the front office traded for Ezra Cleveland midseason. Unfortunately, injuries prevented him from hitting his stride. Nevertheless, they think he's part of the solution upfront, which is why they gave him a three-year deal worth $24 million in the offseason. The only major change Jacksonville made was signing Mitch Morse, who'll replace Luke Fortner at center.

You could make the case that the Jags should've been more aggressive in their attempt to beef up the offensive trenches but the current look seems in good shape, especially when you factor in their depth. Jacksonville drafted Javon Foster to groom him into a swing tackle and Cooper Hodges is back after missing his rookie year with a patella injury.

The Jaguars also brought back veteran Tyler Shatley, but he may not make the but. An undrafted free agent all the way back to 2014, the former Clemson Tiger is one of the team's most tenured players. However, he struggled later when he was tasked with replacing Ben Bartch.

Shatley was ultimately benched after just one game. Injuries pressed him into action again but that was mostly because the Jags didn't have anyone else. The coaching staff already knows what they have in the veteran guard and may want to give reps in training camp to the younger players. Right now, his odds of returning for a 12th season in Jacksonville don't look that great.

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