This story was updated to correct a typo.
The Jaguars promoted practice squad defensive end D.J. Coleman to their active roster via standard elevation on Saturday for Jacksonville’s Week 15 matchup with the New York Jets.
Coleman will be active for the first regular season game of his NFL career after signing with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in May 2023. He is in his second season as a member of the Jaguars’ practice squad.
The Atlanta, Ga. native spent the first four seasons of his college career at Jacksonville State, where he appeared in 47 games and recorded 179 total tackles including 30.5 for loss, 18 sacks, two forced fumbles and seven defended passes.
Coleman transferred to Missouri as a graduate student for his final season of NCAA eligibility. He posted 38 total tackles with 10.5 for loss, 5.5 sacks and three forced fumbles with the Tigers.
Coleman will fill the roster spot vacated by the Jaguars placing starting tight end Evan Engram on their injured reserve Saturday.