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Jaguars Rally Past 20-6 Halftime Deficit in Preseason

8/16/2026

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Bradley Cuts Deficit

Jacksonville Jaguars cut a 20-6 halftime deficit when third-team quarterback Carter Bradley threw a 1-yard TD pass to tight end Hunter Long during a 79-yard drive.
Bradley finished the drive 4-for-4 for 34 yards, earning praise for offensive coordinator Grant Udinski’s calm, mixed-up play-calling.
Coach Liam Coen highlighted rookie wide receivers CJ Williams (two catches for 28 yards) and Josh Cameron (one for 19 yards) as contributors while most starters rested.

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Wilson Joins Saints

Zach Wilson completed 11 of 16 passes for 145 yards, a touchdown and a 118 passer rating, strengthening the Saints' offense in a 24-20 preseason loss.
After stints with the Jets, Broncos and Dolphins, Wilson signed with the New Orleans Saints to vie for the backup quarterback role behind Tyler Shough.
Wilson and his wife Nicolette welcomed a baby girl on July 22.

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Bradley Cuts Deficit

Jacksonville Jaguars cut a 20-6 halftime deficit when third-team quarterback Carter Bradley threw a 1-yard TD pass to tight end Hunter Long during a 79-yard drive.
Bradley finished the drive 4-for-4 for 34 yards, earning praise for offensive coordinator Grant Udinski’s calm, mixed-up play-calling.
Coach Liam Coen highlighted rookie wide receivers CJ Williams (two catches for 28 yards) and Josh Cameron (one for 19 yards) as contributors while most starters rested.

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