Jaguars' Jarrian Jones Making a Case in Cornerback Competition
Jones picked off two passes and broke up another in a single camp session, pushing his battle with Jourdan Lewis for the No. 3 cornerback spot behind Montaric Brown and Travis Hunter.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones intercepted two passes and broke up another in a recent training camp practice, strengthening his case in a competition with Jourdan Lewis for the No. 3 cornerback role behind starters Montaric Brown and Travis Hunter.
How does this affect the secondary picture?
With Brown and Hunter penciled in as the top two options, the battle for snaps behind them carries real weight for how deep the Jaguars can rotate at cornerback. Jones's turnover production gives him a clear statistical edge in the early going over Lewis.
What else is happening on that side of the ball?
Linebacker depth took a hit this week when Jack Kiser suffered a right knee injury and underwent an MRI; he's expected back at some point during camp, though the exact timeline remains unclear. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is also gradually working back from a foot injury, with coach Liam Coen noting the best of his game won't show until pads come on.
How's the offense trending?
Receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has been productive in the red zone, hauling in two touchdown catches from Trevor Lawrence in one recent session, with another deep target overthrown. Combined with Travis Hunter's dual-role usage across offense and defense, Jacksonville's skill-position group has been a bright spot early in camp.
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- ESPN: 2026 Jacksonville Jaguars training camp: Latest intel, updates
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