11 Winners, 5 Losers From Jaguars' Loss to Panthers: Josh Cameron Steps Up
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Carolina Panthers 34-17 in their second preseason game, with several depth players making notable impressions, both positive and negative.
- Coach Liam Coen was praised for resting starters to avoid injuries, while players like Nick Mullens and Ameer Abdullah stood out with strong offensive performances.
- Rookie receivers Josh Cameron and CJ Williams impressed with perfect catch rates, and quarterback Joey Aguilar showed promise with efficient passing, potentially competing for the QB3 spot.
- Defensive players Bryan Thomas Jr. and Trebor Peña also made strong cases for roster consideration, demonstrating consistent pressure and receiving skills respectively.
- On the downside, rookie tight ends Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol saw limited action, quarterback Carter Bradley struggled with accuracy, and DeeJay Dallas and Jabbar Muhammad had disappointing performances that could impact their roster status.
