Oct 12, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen looks on during warm ups before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images Travis Register-Imagn Images

Jaguars Need This Key Player Back as Soon as Possible

Originally posted on Jacksonville Jaguars on SI
By Andy Quach | Last updated Oct 14, 2025 6:00 AM ET

The Jacksonville Jaguars were able to avoid the injury bug for the most part in the early 2025 NFL season. That was a big part of why they were able to start 4-1 in their first year under Head Coach Liam Coen. However, that changed going into their Week 6 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

Travon Walker was able to return a little under two weeks after undergoing wrist surgery, but he was still severely limited, and the Jaguars struggled to generate pressure without him. Center Robert Hainsey hurt his hamstring during Monday Night Football's win over the Kansas City Chiefs and sat out against Seattle. His presence was sorely missed, as Trevor Lawrence endured the most pressure he's faced this season versus the Seahawks, taking a career-high seven sacks as a result.

Hainsey wasn't the only absence that negatively impacted the Jaguars' protection, though. Like the center, tight end Brenton Strange also went down against the Chiefs, only his injury was much more significant. He was placed on IR, meaning that he'll be out until at least the November 16 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

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When will Jaguars get Brenton Strange back?

Through the first four games of the 2025 NFL season, Brenton Strange had emerged as one of the most underrated weapons for the Jacksonville Jaguars' offense. In his new role as the TE1, he became a dependable receiver for quarterback Trevor Lawrence, racking up 19 catches on 23 targets for 182 yards through Week 4.

However, he might have been even more impactful as a blocker. His ability to help along the offensive line and get into the second level to clear the way for Travis Etienne Jr. and the other Jaguars running backs made Jacksonville's attack exponentially more dangerous. His presence was sorely missed in their loss to the Seattle Seahawks, in which they rushed for just 59 yards on 19 carries.

Clearly, the Jaguars would like to have Strange back in the lineup as soon as possible. Head Coach Liam Coen was asked if he'll be back sometime this season:

"Oh yeah. Yeah. I do."

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