Jaguars coach Liam Coen loses two defensive starters for the season
The gist
Jaguars coach Liam Coen said DT DaVon Hamilton and S Eric Murray are out for the 2026 season.
The 5-2 AFC South leaders must replace two veteran defenders before facing the Ravens.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026The Jaguars beat the Colts 42-7 at EverBank Stadium, but DT DaVon Hamilton injured a quadriceps in the second quarter and S Eric Murray injured an elbow on the opening kickoff.
- Nov 2, 2026Head coach Liam Coen announced that Hamilton and Murray are out for the rest of the 2026 season, and the Jaguars signed veteran DT Austin Johnson to the practice squad.
- Nov 3, 2026Coen praised quarterback Trevor Lawrence's preparation, saying he is "able to go play freely on Sunday."
Key terms
- AFC South
- One of four divisions of the American Football Conference in the NFL, created in 2002.
- practice squad
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
- Thursday Night Football
- Branding for broadcasts of National Football League games that air primarily on Thursday nights.
Source: Wikipedia