The Jacksonville Jaguars are making some urgent moves ahead of their Week 4 showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals, elevating two guys from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Sunday. Linebacker Jalen McLeod and cornerback Jabbar Muhammad are getting the call as the team gears up.
McLeod’s Last Dance on the Practice Squad
This isn’t just another game for McLeod. This is his third, and *final*, practice squad elevation. If the Jaguars want him back on the field after Sunday, they’re gonna have to sign him to the full 53-man roster. Talk about high stakes, right? McLeod has been a special teams warrior these last two weeks, logging 20 combined snaps mostly on kick return and kick coverage. He’s been grinding, and now it’s make-or-break time for a permanent spot.
Injury Chaos Pushes Muhammad Into the Spotlight
Jabbar Muhammad’s elevation is all about necessity, plain and simple. The Jags’ secondary is dealing with some hits, with both Montaric Brown (hamstring) and Christian Braswell (knee) listed as questionable for Sunday. Ouch. Muhammad had a seriously strong training camp, so it was a bit of a surprise when he got released during cutdowns. Now, if his number gets called against the Bengals, he’ll be asked to provide some much-needed depth on defense. Don’t be surprised if he also sees action on special teams units too. This is his first elevation of the season, so at least he’s got two more shots left after this if they need him again.
So, the Jags are rolling into Sunday’s game against the Bengals with some fresh faces and some serious questions in the secondary. These guys are gonna have to step up big time if the team wants to keep things rolling. It’s go-time, and every snap matters.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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