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Six Jaguars Players Face Roster Decisions Before Preseason Finale

The Jaguars' final preseason game offers key players a chance to secure roster spots.

Tessa Ortiz

August 27, 20261 min read

The Jacksonville Jaguars have concluded their training camp practices and are set to play their final preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday. Following this game, the team will need to finalize its roster by 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, reducing it to 53 players.

Six players are currently on the roster bubble, with Friday's matchup serving as a critical opportunity for them to enhance their chances of making the team. Among these players is running back Ameer Abdullah, who has shown strong performance both in rushing and receiving. With LeQuint Allen unavailable, Abdullah may also take on passing down responsibilities and has experience as a returner.

At the tight end position, Quintin Morris and Hunter Long are vying for what could be the last available spot. Morris contributed significantly on special teams last season and was effective as a blocker, while Long is recognized for his pass-catching abilities. The decision on who to keep remains uncertain.

Three linebackers—Jalen McLeod, Yasir Abdullah, and Jahlani Tavai—are also competing for a single roster position. Each has demonstrated notable skills during the summer, with McLeod capable of rushing the passer, Abdullah impressing in a recent game against the Saints, and Tavai excelling as a blitzer. Both Abdullah and Tavai bring valuable special teams experience, which may influence the final decision.

As the Jaguars prepare for their final preseason game, the performance of these six players will be closely monitored as they seek to secure their spots on the roster.

Source: sports.yahoo.com.

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Tessa Ortiz

Tessa Ortiz covers Nocatee high school and area college sports.

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