The Jacksonville Jaguars have completed the second week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs), offering an early look at how their starting defense might line up for Week 1.
These offseason sessions provide valuable insight into depth chart positioning and highlight players gaining early momentum.
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Linebacker Rotation and Key Roles
The biggest questions surround the linebacker group, specifically how playing time will be distributed behind established starters.
With Devin Lloyd absent, Chad Muma has taken the starting role alongside Foyesade Oluokun, and he is expected to hold that spot until another challenger emerges.
Dennis Gardeck will serve as the third linebacker when the defense shifts to its base alignment, a role similar to what he handled last season.
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Secondary Formations and Safety Competition
In the secondary, the Jaguars plan to use a specific trio as the primary starting cornerback combination in nickel packages throughout the upcoming season.
The safety room remains deep, continuing a trend of three-safety looks that defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile employed last year.
Caleb Ransaw, Jalen Huskey, and Rayuan Lane are actively competing for those rotational snaps in the secondary.
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The Jaguars' defensive configuration is still evolving, but these early OTA practices have provided a clearer picture of the team's plans.
