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Jacksonville Jaguars training camp observations: QBs more accurate as pads come on
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The Jacksonville Jaguars' first day in pads was short by design and just a bit uneventful.
The team put on its full coat of armor for the first time in training camp on Monday, July 28, and practiced for 80 minutes at the Miller Electric Center, leaving the field well before the full force of the day's heat could be brought to bear.
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There was no 7-on-7 period and there was a steady diet of runs (17) and short passes on the script. The plays that brought the most crowd reaction were a period when wide receivers went 1-on-1 with defensive backs and first-round rookie Travis Hunter went 1 for 2 against veteran cornerback Jourdan Lewis .
The good news was no reported injuries coming out of the padded practice, although coach Liam Coen announced cornerback Montaric Brown , who has practiced only once in training camp, will miss the rest of camp with a lower leg injury.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown (5) trucks in the ball during an NFL training camp fifth session at the Miller Electric Center, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
The progress of rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten was interrupted when he missed practice with a hamstring injury and worked on the side. Tuten had been impressive during the practices in shorts and helmets.
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The team will practice in full pads again on Tuesday, July 29, have a day off, then practice in shorts and helmets on Thursday, July 31, the day before a scrimmage inside EverBank Stadium.
Jaguars training camp report
No. 5, July 28
Duration: One hour, 20 minutes, full pads.
Conditions: Temperature 84 degrees, 90-heat index and 74 percent humidity; 89 degrees, 95-degree heat index, 64 percent humidity at the finish.
Injuries: Tuten worked on conditioning drills on the side with two players who remain on the PUP list, defensive tackle Maason Smith and linebacker Dennis Gardeck . ... Also missing practice with prior injuries were offensive guard Patrick Mekari (back), tight end Johnny Mundt (upper body) and wide receiver Louis Rees-Zammit (back).
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Jaguars offense notes
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Trevor Lawrence completed 7 of 9 passes to five receivers. Nick Mullens was 4 of 5, John Wolford 3 of 4 and Seth Henigan 2 of 3.
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Lawrence finally completed a deep ball to Joshua Cephus , beating Darnell Savage in single coverage.
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Undrafted free-agent rookie running back Ja'Quinden Jackson is proving to be a load to bring down, at 6 feet 2 and 233 pounds. He had several punishing runs and caught three passes.
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Running back LeQuint Allen Jr. , also ran well and cut around a block by tackle Fred Johnson for the best single run of the day by a back, causing Johnson to raise his arms to celebrate.
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Wide receiver Parker Washington , who has had a good camp so far, dropped a pass and fumbled a punt.
Jaguars defense notes
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Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile has been emphasizing knocking the ball out the hands of backs and receivers and defensive end Josh Hines-Allen has the best such play so far in camp when he forced tight end Brenton Strange to fumble at the end of a completion from Lawrence. Caleb Ransaw recovered the ball.
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Savage came back from getting beaten deep by Cephus to knock a Lawrence to Brian Thomas Jr., pass away. Cornerback Tyson Campbell was in on the double team.
Jaguars special teams notes
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Punter Logan Cooke , who signed his third contract with the team before the season began, averaged 58.5 yards on 10 punts during a special-teams period, with five traveling 60 yards or longer. Cook also celebrated his 30th birthday.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars camp observations: Trevor Lawrence leads good day
