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B.J. Green Earns Starting Spot After Impressive Practice Sack

8/9/2026

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Summary

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B.J. Green II recorded pressures, a sack and a tackle for loss in Friday’s practice.
Coach Grant Morgan said Green earned a starting-defense spot while Josh Hines-Allen rested.
Coaches expect Green to earn a regular pass-rush role if he maintains this pace.
Seventh-round rookie Zach Durfee logged an early sack of Trevor Lawrence, joining Travon Walker, Josh Hines-Allen and Green in the pass-rush.

History

Historical Context

Julius Peppers entered the NFL in 2002, recording 12 sacks and earning Defensive Rookie of the Year as the Panthers vaulted from last to second in total defense—the first such jump since the 1970 merger. The Jaguars, adding B.J. Green II and rookie Zach Durfee, hope a similar early-career pass rush can shift the AFC South hierarchy.

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Story summary

B.J. Green II recorded pressures, a sack and a tackle for loss in Friday’s practice.
Coach Grant Morgan said Green earned a starting-defense spot while Josh Hines-Allen rested.
Coaches expect Green to earn a regular pass-rush role if he maintains this pace.
Seventh-round rookie Zach Durfee logged an early sack of Trevor Lawrence, joining Travon Walker, Josh Hines-Allen and Green in the pass-rush.

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