3 Jaguars cut candidates on chopping block entering 2026 NFL training camp

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have taken on a new identity under head coach Liam Coen. Jacksonville showed some results right away in 2025, nearly knocking off the Bills in the playoffs. Now the Jaguars are ready to make another run at the postseason after reloading the roster with talent over the past few months.

Jacksonville had more roster turnover than most playoff contenders, which has multiple positions up in the air headed into training camp.

But which players have earned the trust of Coen’s coaching staff? And which guys could easily be cut over the next month?

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Three Jaguars stand out as possible cut candidates ahead of training camp.

Can Ameer Abdullah fight his way onto Jacksonville’s roster?

The Jaguars underwent quite the backfield transformation during the offseason.

Jacksonville lost Travis Etienne Jr. to New Orleans during NFL free agency. That loss, paired with the departure of Tank Bigsby, left Jacksonville with very little established talent at the position.

Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen Jr. should be safe since this regime drafted both players last year. The Jaguars also brought in Chris Rodriguez Jr. from the Commanders as part of their replacement plan after Etienne’s exit. He projects to have a significant role along with Tuten to start the season.

That by itself gives Jacksonville three running backs who are guaranteed to make the final roster. But there is even more competition that Abdullah needs to be worried about.

The Jaguars added J’Mari Taylor as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft. What’s most interesting is that Jacksonville signed him to a three-year contract, which suggests they are quite interested in a long-term partnership.

Meanwhile, the 33-year-old veteran is only signed to a one-year deal at the vet minimum rate.

There’s always the possibility that Abdullah could win a role if he proves himself during training camp. In the best case scenario, Jacksonville will like his abilities as a third-down back and special teams ace. But it still may be difficult to unseat Taylor for a fourth running back spot.

Ultimately, Abdullah will be given a chance to prove himself during training camp. But there’s a strong chance he could still be cut, especially if Taylor looks good during camp.

The Jaguars made Hunter Long unnecessary with multiple offseason moves

Long never had a particularly firm grasp on a roster spot headed into the offseason. Jacksonville’s behavior this offseason should have him extremely worried that he won’t survive training camp.

The Jaguars made several moves this offseason to add new talent at the tight end position.

Jacksonville showed a lot of faith in Brenton Strange, signing him to a three-year contract worth $48 million back in June. That kind of money suggests that Jacksonville views Strange as their starting tight end for the foreseeable future.

But the Jaguars also added a pair of rookies who could take up the rest of the spots on the depth chart.

One of the most shocking picks from the 2026 NFL Draft was Jacksonville’s selection of Nate Boerkircher in the second round. Boerkircher was widely viewed as a solid prospect, but someone who would go in the later rounds. The Jaguars are clearly high on Boerkircher, which makes him look like a TE2 headed into training camp.

Meanwhile, Jacksonville also spent a fifth-round pick on Tanner Koziol. He is more of a move tight end than Boerkircher, who excels at blocking. His role may not be big right away, but Jacksonville clearly sees potential.

Put all that together, and there is seemingly no room for Long on the roster at all.

But even if the Jaguars do decide to keep a fourth tight end, it will probably be Quinton Morris instead of Long.

Therefore, Long needs to hope that Morris struggles mightily during training camp. And that Jacksonville decides to keep four tight ends for the regular season.

Will the Jaguars keep Christian Braswell as secondary depth?

The secondary has been one of the biggest problems in Jacksonville over the past few seasons. That need likely played a role in trading up for Travis Hunter last offseason.

Now the situation is quite a bit better as Jacksonville now has more than enough bodies at the position. This surplus of players could lead to someone on the bubble like Braswell getting cut over the next month.

Braswell joined the Jaguars in 2023 as a sixth-round pick. He did not play much during his first few seasons, only appearing in three games. But Braswell had a big role in 2025, logging 14 total tackles and three passes defensed in 17 games played.

But is there still room for him on the depth chart?

Hunter is expected to primarily play cornerback during his sophomore season with a little wide receiver sprinkled in. That effectively gives Jacksonville a borderline elite CB1.

The Jaguars also brought back Montaric Brown on a long-term deal after he tested free agency. He projects as a starter opposite of Hunter.

Jourdan Lewis should start in the slot with Jarrian Jones and Dane Jackson also expected to play significant snaps. That already puts Jacksonville at five cornerbacks.

All of this ignores players like Jabbar Muhammad, who shows a lot of promise. He could create even more problems for Braswell, especially if the coaching staff prefers him as a sixth cornerback.

The only solution for Braswell is to simply play his butt off during training camp and hope for the best.

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