Training camp is finally underway for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the 2021 season is just around the corner. On Tuesday, the veterans reported to the Jags facility to begin camp after the rookies reported last Tuesday.
Expectations are high for the Jaguars heading into 2021. Though the team is coming off a 1-15 season, the worst in franchise history, the offseason saw a lot change, including the addition of coach Urban Meyer, quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and a litany of new players added via free agency and the draft.
Though 2021 may be a bit of a rebuilding year in Duval County, there’s reason to believe the team could take a major step in the right direction. The offense wasn’t terrible last year and should be much improved after adding running back Travis Etienne and receiver Marvin Jones Jr. The team also expects a lot out of second-year receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. and veteran D.J. Chark Jr., who enters his contract season.
Jaguars Veteran players reporting to the stadium this morning pic.twitter.com/VRoPwMEmCQ
— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) July 27, 2021
On the defensive side, the team invested a big deal in cornerback Shaquill Griffin as well as adding defensive line help in Roy Robertson-Harris and Malcom Brown. Jacksonville could also have two new starting safeties in Rayshawn Jenkins, a free-agent signing from the Los Angeles Chargers, and Andre Cisco, a third-round rookie out of Syracuse.
Jags fans will watch with anticipation as the team prepares for the preseason. Notable stories to watch include the quarterback battle between Lawrence and Gardner Minshew, with the former expected to win the job as he’ll be free of restrictions after surgery in February. Further, the race for players like Tim Tebow and Taven Bryan to make the final roster will be intriguing, as well.
Jacksonville hasn’t had this much excitement around the franchise in a long time, and we’re now just a few weeks away from the 2021 squad taking the field in the preseason for the first time.