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Back on field for camp McLeod (ankle) is participating at the Jaguars' training camp, Corey Perrine of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact McLeod was unable to make his NFL debut in 2025 due to injury, but it looks like he's starting 2026 with a clean slate. Before suiting up for any regular-season action, he'll have to earn a spot on the 53-man roster among competition like Branson Combs and Yasir Abdullah.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars Training Camp Battles: 1 X-Factor for Jalen McLeod vs. Yasir Abdullah What could be the key X-Factor that determines whether Jalen McLeod or Yasir Abdullah are the Jaguars' backup behind Dennis Gardeck?

JULY 7 • SI.COM

On to '26: McLeod "Ready and Excited" Entering Year 2 Jaguars LB Jalen McLeod as he enters his second NFL season after missing his rookie season with an ankle injury: “I'm ready and I’m excited....

JUNE 17 • JAGUARS.COM

Will remain on IR McLeod's (ankle) practice window has expired, so he will remain on injured reserve through the end of the season.

Impact McLeod was designated to return from IR in mid December, with the Jaguars hoping to acquire more linebacker depth in time for a potential deep playoff run. The team seems to have decided McLeod is not ready to return, and the sixth-round rookie will need to look towards the 2026 season for a potential NFL debut. The Jaguars will enter Sunday's wild-card clash with the Bills with Foyesade Oluokun, Dennis Gardeck, Branson Combs and Yasir Abdullah set to play at outside linebacker.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 18 McLeod (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact McLeod remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened 17 days ago, meaning the Jaguars will need to make a decision on McLeod by early next week. The sixth-round rookie linebacker has yet to appear in a regular-season game this season after being placed on injured reserve Aug. 27.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for activation McLeod (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact McLeod has been on injured reserve all season but managed to return to practice this week. He logged limited sessions each day, suggesting a return in Week 17 is possible.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return from IR The Jaguars designated McLeod (lower body) for return from injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The move opens McLeod's 21-day practice window, giving him a maximum of three weeks of practice before the team needs to decide whether to activate McLeod. The sixth-round rookie has yet to appear in a game this season after he was injured over the summer.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR, designated to return McLeod (lower body) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday.

Impact McLeod suffered a lower-body injury at practice in early August, and he will now be forced to miss at least four games to open the 2025 campaign. In McLeod's absence, Ventrell Miller and Dennis Gardeck may stand to see an increase in workload at outside linebacker.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars are taking a cautious approach with 2-way star Travis Hunter in preseason game at the Saints

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to be cautious with two-way star Travis Hunter in their preseason game at New Orleans on Sunday

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealing with lower-body issue McLeod (lower body) is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact McLeod sustained a lower-body injury at practice this week, which could sideline him for Saturday's preseason opener against the Steelers. The rookie linebacker will likely have to set his sights on making his debut Aug. 17 versus the Saints.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars rookie LB/EDGE Jalen McLeod could be change-of-pace rusher Jacksonville needs The Jaguars selected LB/EDGE Jalen McLeod in the sixth round. Could he be the change-of-pace rusher Jacksonville has desperately needed?

MAY 8, 2025 • JACKSONVILLE.COM