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Jaguars prep for joint practice as worrisome injuries pop up

Aug 18, 2026 · 7 min · 6 segments

The Jaguars will host the Panthers for a joint practice on Wednesday as their second preseason game looms. But there's been a troubling number of injuries surfacing this week, including Patrick Mekari…

The Jaguars will host the Panthers for a joint practice on Wednesday as their second preseason game looms. But there's been a troubling number of injuries surfacing this week, including Patrick Mekari (back surgery), LeQuint Allen Jr. and Parker Washington. That's not good news for a team that is already thin in depth. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney on what they saw Tuesday and the severity of the injury situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jaguars will host the Panthers for a joint practice on Wednesday as their second preseason game looms. But there's been a troubling number of injuries surfacing this week, including Patrick Mekari…

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Practice Recap and Early Takeaways0:11 – 0:59

Jamal St. CyrHost

0:11

Welcome to another episode of the News for Jags podcast.

Jamal St. CyrHost

0:13

Jamal Saints here with Justin Barney.

Jamal St. CyrHost

0:14

Justin, another day down.

Jamal St. CyrHost

0:16

Tomorrow's joint practice.

Jamal St. CyrHost

0:18

Only day with the Carolina Panthers, so this was a little bit of calm before the storm, right?

Justin BarneyHost

0:22

Yeah, I'm glad today.

Justin BarneyHost

0:23

I actually practice wrapped a little bit earlier.

Justin BarneyHost

0:25

I think it wrapped and then they still did some break off stuff to the side.

Justin BarneyHost

0:28

But yeah, I think it was weren't in full pads today.

Justin BarneyHost

0:33

Which was good for a lot of the injury news that has broken since we talked to you yesterday.

Justin BarneyHost

0:38

But yeah, kind of getting ready for this week's joint practice and then the game on Friday.

Justin BarneyHost

0:45

Things to like after today.

Justin BarneyHost

0:47

I thought Michael Wortham had to catch a practice.

Justin BarneyHost

0:50

Oh, the one-hander on the sideline.

Justin BarneyHost

0:53

Really good grab.

Justin BarneyHost

0:54

Nick Bowen's back in practice today.

Justin BarneyHost

0:57

But I think Jacksonville's injury news is where you got to start.

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Carolina PanthersSports TeamAmerican football team
97%6 mentions
Jacksonville JaguarsSports TeamAmerican football team
90%5 mentions
Booking.comSoftware Application
83%6 mentions
JacksonvilleCityCity in Florida
77%4 mentions
Justin BarneyPerson
70%5 mentions
Bryce YoungPersonCarolina Panthers quarterback
63%4 mentions
Jamal St. CyrPerson
57%2 mentions
LeQuint Allen Jr.PersonAmerican American football player
50%1 mention
Michael WorthamPersonAmerican football player
43%2 mentions
Parker WashingtonPersonJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
37%4 mentions
Wyatt MilumPersonAmerican American football player
30%1 mention
Ameer AbdullahPersonIndianapolis Colts running back
23%1 mention
Patrick MekariPersonBaltimore Ravens center and guard
17%1 mention
DeeJay DallasPersonCarolina Panthers running back
10%1 mention
Jalen McleodPersonJacksonville Jaguars linebacker
3%1 mention

Injury ReserveSports > Football > Team Roster
Player StatusSports > Football > Team Roster > Injury Reserve
Lower Body InjuriesSports > Football > Injuries > Soft Tissue Injuries
Recovery ProcessSports > Football > Injuries > Player Health
Player PerformanceSports > Football > Training Camp
Team RosterSports > Football
Training CampSports > Football
Training CampSports > Football > Injuries > Player Management
Soft Tissue InjuriesSports > Football > Injuries
Injury ImpactSports > Football > Training Camp > Player Performance
InjuriesSports > Football
Player HealthSports > Football > Injuries
Player ManagementSports > Football > Injuries
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FootballSports

Practice Recap and Early Takeaways0:11 – 0:59

Jamal St. CyrHost

0:11

Welcome to another episode of the News for Jags podcast.

Jamal St. CyrHost

0:13

Jamal Saints here with Justin Barney.

Jamal St. CyrHost

0:14

Justin, another day down.

Jamal St. CyrHost

0:16

Tomorrow's joint practice.

Jamal St. CyrHost

0:18

Only day with the Carolina Panthers, so this was a little bit of calm before the storm, right?

Justin BarneyHost

0:22

Yeah, I'm glad today.

Justin BarneyHost

0:23

I actually practice wrapped a little bit earlier.

Justin BarneyHost

0:25

I think it wrapped and then they still did some break off stuff to the side.

Justin BarneyHost

0:28

But yeah, I think it was weren't in full pads today.

Justin BarneyHost

0:33

Which was good for a lot of the injury news that has broken since we talked to you yesterday.

Justin BarneyHost

0:38

But yeah, kind of getting ready for this week's joint practice and then the game on Friday.

Justin BarneyHost

0:45

Things to like after today.

Justin BarneyHost

0:47

I thought Michael Wortham had to catch a practice.

Justin BarneyHost

0:50

Oh, the one-hander on the sideline.

Justin BarneyHost

0:53

Really good grab.

Justin BarneyHost

0:54

Nick Bowen's back in practice today.

Justin BarneyHost

0:57

But I think Jacksonville's injury news is where you got to start.