List of newcomers to Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 initial 53-man roster
Here is a look at the newcomers to the Jaguars' 2026 initial 53-man roster compared to last year.
In comparison to last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars have brought in several new faces for their initial 53-man roster in 2026. At quarterback, Quinn Ewers has taken the backup role, replacing Nick Mullens from the previous season.
The running back position has also seen changes with the departure of Travis Etienne Jr. Chris Rodriguez and Ameer Abdullah have joined the roster to fill the void. The wide receiver unit now includes Jakobi Meyers, who was not part of the initial roster last season due to a mid-season trade, along with two rookies drafted in the sixth round, CJ Williams and Josh Cameron.
Tight end Brenton Strange is the only one who remained from last year's three tight ends. This year, the Jaguars have added four tight ends, including Nate Boerkircher, a second-round pick, and Tanner Koziel and Quintin Morris, both fifth-round picks. Morris previously played on the practice squad before being elevated to the active roster.
On the offensive line, Emmanuel Pregnon, a third-round rookie, is expected to start as left guard, while Daniel Faalele, who spent four years with the Baltimore Ravens, will serve as a depth piece. Defensively, the Jaguars have added two safeties, Caleb Ransaw and Jalen Huskey, both third-round picks. Ransaw was sidelined with injury last season, while Huskey was a fourth-round draft pick.
The linebacker position now features five players, with Branson Combs and Jahlani Tavai being new additions. Combs started on the practice squad last season and was promoted to the active roster, while Tavai is entering his eighth NFL season after stints with the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots. On the defensive line, there are five new players - Bryan Thomas Jr, Albert Regis, Wesley Williams, Ruke Orhorhoro, and Matt Dickerson.
Thomas Jr, the only undrafted rookie on the roster, was drafted, while Williams and Regis were selected in the fourth and third rounds, respectively. Orhorhoro was traded in April, and Dickerson moved up from the practice squad mid-season.
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