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Jaguars' shocking pick of Nate Boerkircher could mean the end for Hunter Long I don't know what the future holds for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but I know that James Gladstone will reach as far as he can to bring them t...

APRIL 25 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Jaguars take blocking TE Nate Boerkircher with their first pick in the 2026 NFL draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars used their first pick of the NFL draft to land Texas A&M blocking tight end Nate Boerkircher

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Sits out regular-season finale Long (coach's decision) was inactive for Sunday's 41-7 win against the Titans. He finished the regular season with 12 receptions for 85 yards and two touchdowns.

Impact The 27-year-old suited up for just one of Jacksonville's final nine games of the regular season, as he sat as a healthy scratch and also missed some time due to hip and knee injuries. Long is under contract with the Jaguars for 2026, but it's possible he ends up being a cap casualty since he has a $2.875 million cap hit and could be cut with just a $375,000 dead cap penalty.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Long (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Long will be a healthy scratch yet again. The tight end's regular season will end with 12 receptions for 85 yards and two touchdowns on 17 targets.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Long (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Long will miss his fifth game of the season in Week 16 as a healthy scratch. In nine games played, the 27-year-old has 12 receptions for 85 yards and two touchdowns.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars aim to extend winning streak against struggling Titans

The Jacksonville Jaguars visit Tennessee for the first game between the AFC South rivals sitting in second place in the division

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Resumes practicing in full Long (hip/knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Long has missed three straight games while managing a pair of injuries, but he now appears back to full health and ready to retake the field Sunday versus the Titans. He'll handle the No. 2 tight end role behind Brenton Strange, who returned from IR in Week 12 to lead Jacksonville in receiving against Arizona, securing all five of his targets for 93 yards.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars try to close out a November to remember against the reeling Titans

The Jacksonville Jaguars are skipping no-show November for a change

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Long (hip/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Arizona, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Long will miss a third consecutive contest due to hip and knee injuries, but he has strung together five straight limited listings going back to last week, signaling that a return to action may be possible as soon as Sunday, Nov. 30 at Tennessee. Meanwhile, fellow TE Brenton Strange (hip) is listed as questionable, but he'll need to be activated from injured reserve by Saturday afternoon in order to have a chance to play Sunday. Quintin Morris and Johnny Mundt currently are the healthy options at the position on the active roster.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Long (hip/knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Long has now logged back-to-back limited practice sessions as he works to gain clearance for Sunday's road game against Arizona. He hasn't played since Week 9 due to a pair of injuries, and Friday's practice will represent Long's last chance to upgrade to unrestricted reps in Week 12. Long will serve as Jacksonville's top tight end if he's able to suit up Sunday, unless the team activates Brenton Strange (hip) from IR to the 53-man roster.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars try to win for the 3rd time in 4 weeks when they face Cardinals on Sunday

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in the playoff hunt after winning two of their past three games

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited in practice Long (hip/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Long has missed back-to-back games due to a pair of injuries, but this marks his third consecutive limited practice session dating back to Week 11. That bodes well for Long's chances of being able to retake the field for Sunday's road matchup against the Cardinals. That said, if Brenton Strange (hip) is brought off IR in time to play Week 12, Long will stand to revert to the No. 2 role at tight end even if healthy.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angry Jaguars need to find new motivation for upcoming road games against Cardinals and Titans

Coach Liam Coen insists his Jacksonville Jaguars play better when they’re angry

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

To miss Sunday's game Long (hip/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Chargers.

Impact After missing every practice before sitting out this past Sunday in Houston due to hip and knee injuries, Long returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant and maintained that activity level Friday before the Jaguars made a ruling on his status for Week 11. With Brenton Strange (hip), who was designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, also not cleared to play Sunday, Johnny Mundt and Quintin Morris are the available options at tight end on Jacksonville's active roster.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Thursday Long (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Hip and knee injuries prevented Long from playing against the Texans in Week 10. It appears that he's past the knee issue, and his ability to return to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- indicates that he is progressing in his recovery from his hip injury. Long's practice participation Friday will determine whether he carries an injury designation into Sunday's tilt against the Chargers. Long has served as the Jaguars' TE1 since early October after Brenton Strange (hip) was placed on injured reserve. However, Strange's 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Wednesday, and his return would revert Long to the TE2 job. If Strange and Long are both unable to play Sunday, then Johnny Mundt and Quintin Morris would be the top options at tight end for the Jaguars.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers in search of 4th consecutive victory as they travel to face the reeling Jaguars

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking for a fourth consecutive victory

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Still not practicing Long (hip/knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Long didn't practice last week before being ruled out for Sunday's loss to the Texans, with another 'DNP' now clouding his Week 11 status. Fellow tight end Brenton Strange (hip) was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and if he's able to return to action this weekend, he'd be in a position to reclaim his spot in the Jaguars' starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

QB Trevor Lawrence and DE Josh Hines-Allen fail to deliver in the Jaguars' historic collapse

The Jacksonville Jaguars blew a 19-point lead in the fourth quarter and ended up on the wrong end of a 36-29 stunner at Houston

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't face Texans Long (hip/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact The Jaguars will be without both Long and Brenton Strange (quadriceps), who is still on IR. Johnny Mundt will likely get most of the snaps, with Quintin Morris on hand in a depth role. Jacksonville will likely elevate one or both of Jordan Akins and Patrick Herbert from the practice squad as well.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another practice Long (hip/knee) is not participating in practice Thursday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Long is missing a second consecutive practice, making his status for Week 10 cloudy. With Brenton Strange (quadriceps) still on IR, Johnny Mundt and Quintin Morris will operate as Jacksonville's top tight ends versus Houston on Sunday if Long is unavailable. Jordan Akins and Patrick Herbert would also be candidates to be elevated from the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Wednesday Long (hip/knee) is not participating in the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.comreports.

Impact Long remains positioned as Jacksonville's incumbent top tight end with Brenton Strange (quadriceps) not expected to come off IR until Week 11 at the earliest. However, due to a tandem of injuries Long's status now also appears uncertain for Sunday's road matchup against the Texans. He briefly exited Jacksonville's narrow win over the Raiders in Week 9 as a result of his hip and knee injuries, but managed to retake the field and finish with a 66 percent snap share on offense.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars are scratching out victories instead of stumbling into losses

The biggest difference for the Jacksonville Jaguars this season is that they’re scratching out victories instead of stumbling into losses

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Does little on three targets Long secured one of three targets for six yards during Sunday's 30-29 win against the Raiders.

Impact The 27-year-old led Jacksonville's tight ends with a 66 percent snap share despite briefly exiting Sunday's contest due to hip and knee injuries. Long continues to operate as Jacksonville's No. 1 tight end with Brenton Strange (quadriceps) still on injured reserve, though he has just six receptions for 44 yards since Strange sustained the injury.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Lawrence scores in OT and Jags' DaVon Hamilton denies Raiders' 2-point try for 30-29 win

Trevor Lawrence scored on a quarterback sneak in overtime, and the Jacksonville Jaguars held on to beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-29

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to return vs. Vegas Long (hip/knee) was cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders, per the Fox NFL broadcast.

Impact Long briefly left Sunday's game after sustaining hip and knee injuries, but he was cleared to return after being evaluated by medical staff. The fifth-year tight end is making his second start of the regular season after Brenton Strange (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Oct. 10.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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