John Oehser
JACKSONVILLEThe defensive front is getting healthier.
That made Tuesday a good day and an important day at defensive tackle for the Jaguars, withArik ArmsteadandMaason Smithpracticing together for the first time during2025 Training Camp.
Armstead, an 11-year veteran expected to start at tackle this season after playing mostly end during his first Jaguars season last season, missed much of the first part of camp with a back issue. Smith, a second-round selection by the Jaguars in the 2024 NFL Draft, wasactivated from the Physically Unable to Perform list last Thursday.
The Jaguars on Tuesday morning held a comparatively short, light practice in shorts and helmets on Day 17 of camp two days after a17-17 tie with the New Orleans Saints in a Preseason Week 2 game in New Orleans. They will practice tomorrow in Jacksonville with a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins in South Florida scheduled Thursday.
The Jaguarswill play the Dolphins in the Preseason Week 3 preseason finaleat Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday at 7 p.m.
Coen said he has yet to decide on playing time for Saturday. The first-team offense and defense both played one series in apreseason-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelersbefore both played two series against the Saints.
Coen said Thursday's practice won't change the playing-time approach for Saturday.
Coen on Tuesday also reiterated what he said following Sunday's tie that he overall was pleased with quarterbackTrevor Lawrence's performance in the game.
Lawrence in two series completed eight of 10 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown, leading two extended drives a 52-yarder on the opening possession that ended when Lawrence fumbled handing off to running backTank Bigsbyand a 55-yarder on the ensuing possession that Lawrence ended with a seven-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverParker Washington.
Lawrence has completed 14 of 17 passes for 119 yards on three preseason series, with all three drives covering 40 or more yards. The lone first-team offensive possession inPreseason Week 1ended with a field goal.
Here's a look at Tuesday's practice:
STANDING OUT- Rookie wide receiver/defensive backTravis Hunter, after missing Sunday's game against the Saints with an upper body injury, worked to the side Tuesday and did not participate in team drills.
- Rookie safetyRayuan Lane IIIintercepted rookie quarterbackSeth Heniganlate in practice.
- Rookie guardWyatt Milummissed practice Tuesday and Coen said he is week to week with a lower body issue.
- CornerbackTyson Campbellreturned to practice Tuesday and worked to the side with Hunter during team periods.
Arik Armsteadand right tackleAnton Harrisonreturned to practice.
Remaining out of practice:
- Rookie linebackerJalen McLeod(lower body)
- Reserve offensive linemanCole Van Lanen(shoulder)
- Rookie safetyCaleb Ransaw(lower body)
- CornerbackMontaric Brown(lower leg)
