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The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced their inactives for Week 1 vs. the Carolina Panthers, and there is one big name involved. The following players will not play vs.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / August 17

Jaguars Bolster Depth With Unique Trade

The Jacksonville Jaguars have had big question marks around their defensive line all summer. Now thanks to a unique trade, they are hoping to have some answers.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Field Level Media / August 14

Jaguars activate DT Maason Smith from PUP list

The Jacksonville Jaguars activated second-year defensive tackle Maason Smith from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday. A second-round draft pick (48th overall) in 2024, Smith recorded 3.0 sacks, 17 tackles and three passes defensed in 11 games (five starts) during his rookie campaign.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / July 25

Who Jaguars Need to Step Up in Maason Smith's Absence

The Jacksonville Jaguars were dealt their first small dose of adversity this week, with second-year defensive tackle Maason Smith being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on the eve of training camp.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / July 24

Jaguars' Liam Coen Discusses Maason Smith's Injury Absence

The Jacksonville Jaguars were preparing for their 2025 Training Camp Schedule at the Miller Electric Training Center in Jacksonville with great enthusiasm for a resurgence in defensive line play.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / July 23

The Jaguars' DL Rotation Will Be Fine With Smith Out

Prior to the Jacksonville Jaguars taking the practice field Tuesday morning, it was announced that second-year defensive tackle Maason Smith was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 22

Jaguars Placed DT Maason Smith On Active/PUP List

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced they have placed DT Maason Smith on the active/PUP list. Players on the active/PUP list still count against the 90-man roster and can come off at any time once they pass a physical.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Jaguars' Former Second-Round Draft Pick Primed For Breakout Season in 2025

The upcoming NFL season could be a massive one for a defensive tackle entering his second season with Jacksonville Jaguars. Maason Smith, who the Jaguars snagged with the 48th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, began to make waves for his team late during his rookie season.

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / June 18

Can Jaguars' Maason Smith Be the Answer at Defensive Tackle?

It has been nearly 10 years since the Jacksonville Jaguars last had an elite, game-changing defensive tackle to disrupt the line of scrimmage. Calais Campbell is among the greatest Jaguars despite his short time with the team.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Second-Year Player Could Make or Break Jacksonville’s Defense

He’s 6-foot-5 and weighs around 325 pounds. So he’s used to carrying a load. In 2025, he’ll be carrying more than the muscles and flesh around his large bones.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / June 14

Jaguars DL Maason Smith is a Breakout Candidate

One area that the Jaguars would like to improve on is their defense. Last season, the defense was not good for the most part. But now, as they look forward to the new season, new opportunities will be there for all the players on the Jaguars' defense.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / June 13

Liam Coen Explains Why Maason Smith is Key to Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars knew when they drafted Maason Smith in the 2024 NFL Draft that they would eventually have to lean on him. What they didn't know is the regime that drafted him would only work with him during his rookie season.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / May 4

Jaguars Banking Big on Maason Smith in 2025

For months -- and months and months -- the Jacksonville Jaguars were linked with Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Mason Graham at No. 5 overall. Instead, the Jaguars bucked conventional thought and traded up to No.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / April 8

Why Maason Smith's Development is Critical for the Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars head into the 2025 season bolstering a fairly young roster that is led by franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence and a young team structure at head coach and general manager in Liam coen and James Gladstone, respectively.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / December 28

REPORT: Jaguars' Unsung Hero in Most Recent Loss

The Jacksonville Jaguars have many players who are not household names but are still productive in the National Football League. The Jaguars have always been one of the more overlooked teams in the NFL, and lately, they have been losing more than winning.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / December 26

Jaguars' Top Pick Maason Smith Has Taken Another Major Leap

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Maason Smith is doing more than turning the corner. He is paving a whole new path for himself. After a string of healthy scratches and ineffective performances during the first half of the season, the Jaguars' second-round rookie from LSU is improving week in and week out.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / December 11, 2024

Jaguars' Top Rookie Maason Smith Is Starting to Come Along

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Maason Smith is starting to stack performances together. After playing in just five of the Jaguars' first 11 games, whether due to a mid-season ankle injury or being listed as a healthy scratch on game day, Smith has played in each of the last two games -- and impressed.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Pro Football Rumors / June 6, 2024