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Jaguars Day 8 Scrimmage: A Mixed Picture of Progress and Pain
8/8/2026, 10:42:35 PM
Core Event – What the Scrimmage Showed
On August 7, 2026, the Jacksonville Jaguars held their annual 90-minute scrimmage at the Miller Electric Center. First-team units faced backups, providing a game-like look. Rookie defensive end B.J. Green II posted a dominant pass-rush, wide receiver Parker Washington caught six passes for a touchdown, and a running-back rotation hinted at a Week 1 backfield. The offensive line, however, saw multiple injuries, leaving five of its top-10 linemen unavailable by the end of the session.
Offensive Line Health – The Not-So-Good Side
The Jaguars entered the day with several linemen already nursing issues. By the close of practice, Walker Little, Cole Van Lanen, Patrick Mekari, Emmanuel Pregnon, Chuma Edoga, and Garrett DiGorgio missed team drills, according to the coaching staff’s injury report. Little’s early exit forced a reshuffle that moved Wyatt Milum to right tackle and inserted Jonah Monheim at right guard. The resulting “third-team” line was repeatedly overpowered by the Jaguars’ own starting defense.
Running Game – Gaining Momentum
Running back Bhayshul Tuten opened the first drive and later rotated with Chris Rodriguez Jr. and LeQuint Allen on third-down situations. Tuten and Rodriguez produced positive gains, and Allen caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Head coach Liam Coen praised the movement at the line of scrimmage, noting the backs finally saw “opportunities for the backs” after a sluggish start to camp.
Pass-Rush Spotlight – B.J. Green II’s Breakout
Defensive end B.J. Green II emerged as the day’s defensive star. One observer counted three sacks of quarterback Nick Mullens and multiple tackles for loss; another account mentioned “three or four sacks,” creating a minor discrepancy. The performance positions Green as a strong candidate for the No. 3 pass-rusher role behind Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen.
Official Statements & Responses
- Liam Coen evaluated the running game: “I think we ran it, fairly well. I thought there was some movement.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think we ran it, fairly well. I thought there was some movement,” — Liam Coen, Jaguars head coach
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Sack Count for B.J. Green II: One source recorded three sacks; another reported “three or four.” The exact number remains unverified.
- Long-term Health of Injured Linemen: The injury list was clear on day 8, but the prognosis for players such as Walker Little and Cole Van Lanen was not detailed, leaving uncertainty about their availability for upcoming practices.
The scrimmage offered a snapshot of a Jaguars team making strides in the running game and pass rush while grappling with a battered offensive line. The next phases of training camp will focus on shoring up line health and solidifying the backfield rotation, with B.J. Green II’s emerging role as a key storyline heading into preseason.
