Jaguars highlight multiple standouts while several players struggle in Day 19 joint practice
Jacksonville Jaguars saw strong performances from receivers Parker Washington and Brenton Strange, defensive end Josh Hines-Allen and cornerback Montaric Brown, while quarterback Baker Mayfield and rookie Brian Thomas Jr. had difficult outings during a joint training session with the Buccaneers.
Jacksonville, Fla. – In the nineteenth day of training camp, the Jaguars held a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that produced clear standouts and noticeable setbacks. With wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers unavailable for most of the session, the passing game shifted to rookie Parker Washington, who repeatedly found open space and secured several chunk gains. The team’s staff noted his emerging role as a primary target.
Defensive end Josh Hines-Allen generated significant pressure, recording what observers described as a career-high sack total for a single practice and energizing the defensive line. Cornerback Montaric Brown added an interception against Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and demonstrated playmaking ability throughout the drill.
Tight end Brenton Strange contributed multiple downfield receptions, including a contested catch that highlighted his reliability in critical situations. Running backs Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr. each posted strong runs, with Tuten recovering from an early fumble to continue gaining yards.
Offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon showed progress on the line, prompting head coach Liam Coen to comment, "> I saw him on one play where he drove a defender downfield and finished the block. I’ve been pleased with his development thus far and hope he continues to improve."
Conversely, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield described the session as challenging, noting the Jaguars’ defensive dominance. Rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. suffered a shoulder injury after a deep touchdown on the opening play, limiting his participation. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence faced several dropped passes and limited chemistry with backup receivers, contributing to a stalled offensive drive late in the practice.
Overall, the joint practice highlighted emerging contributors for Jacksonville while underscoring areas for improvement ahead of the upcoming season.