Patrick Mekari - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Jaguars trade for Daniel Faalele raises troubling Patrick Mekari questions Even though right guard Patrick Mekari missed a good chunk of the offseason program and training camp with a back injury, the Jacksonville J...

6 DAYS AGO • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Jaguars-Giants Trade Grades: Jacksonville Adds Guard Depth After Patrick Mekari Surgery We have a training camp trade! As first reported by Newday’s Evan Barnes, the Giants are sending guard Daniel Faalele to the Jaguars in exch...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Jaguars acquire guard Daniel Faalele from the Giants for a 2027 6th-round pick

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired guard Daniel Faalele from the New York Giants for a sixth-round draft pick in 2027

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jaguars are quietly in a position to withstand LeQuint Allen Jr.'s injury The Jacksonville Jaguars are currently dealing with a bit of an injury crisis. Right guard Patrick Mekari just underwent a back procedure an...

AUGUST 18 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Jaguars can't ignore this perfect Patrick Mekari replacement who is a free agent The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without right guard Patrick Mekari for a while. Expected to return at some point in training camp or around...

AUGUST 18 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

What Patrick Mekari's Injury Really Means for Jaguars Offensive Line The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without last year's big free agent addition for some time.

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

Patrick Mekari's injury update paves the way for rising Jaguars rookie to start Right guard Patrick Mekari missed time with a back injury, but the Jacksonville Jaguars expected him to return for training camp or by the s...

AUGUST 18 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Jaguars hit with brutal Patrick Mekari injury update that changes everything The Jacksonville Jaguars have been dealing with injuries on the offensive line. They began training camp without Patrick Mekari and Cole Van...

AUGUST 18 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Undergoes back surgery Mekari underwent a procedure on his back and will miss some time, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Mekari is expected to play this season, and the Jaguars have yet to decide if he will begin the season injured reserve. The 29-year-old was set to operate as Jacksonville's starting right guard in 2026, and in his absence, rookie third-rounder Emmanuel Pregnon and second-year pro Wyatt Milum are the top candidates to take over that role for the time being.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars are already staring down a brutal O-Line reality in the preseason The Jacksonville Jaguars are dealing with a rash of injuries on the offensive line ahead of the preseason. They were already without Patrick...

AUGUST 14 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

First Jaguars unofficial depth chart reveals a surprise Patrick Mekari twist Just a few days before the Jacksonville Jaguars play the New Orleans Saints in the preseason opener, they dropped their first unofficial dep...

AUGUST 11 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Patrick Mekari must step it up in Jaguars training camp to secure his job It's upon us. Come this weekend, the Jacksonville Jaguars' 2026 preseason will be in full swing. Position battles will be aplenty, and the f...

JULY 22 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Jaguars Training Camp Battles: RG Showdown Between Wyatt Milum, Patrick Mekari Who will win the bid for the Jacksonville Jaguars' starting right guard spot through training camp?

JULY 18 • SI.COM

Jaguars' Patrick Mekari never considered walking away after back injury Did Jaguars right guard Patrick Mekari ever think last year's back injury was the end to his career? 'Never'

JUNE 6 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Latest ESPN offensive line ranking exposes an ugly Jaguars truth The Jacksonville Jaguars made a substantial effort to beef up the offense last year, signing Robert Hainsey and Patrick Mekari in free agenc...

MAY 17 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

One Jaguars rookie could create real trouble for Patrick Mekari Even though the Jacksonville Jaguars were in need of massive upgrades on the offensive line, they couldn't pass up the chance to draft Emman...

MAY 3 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Jaguars winners, losers from NFL draft: Why Liam Coen should be happy Winners, losers for the Jacksonville Jaguars during Night 2 of the NFL Draft include Liam Coen, Brenton Strange, Arik Armstead and Patrick M...

APRIL 25 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Salary converted to signing bonus Mekari (back) had $9.2 million of his salary converted to a signing bonus by the Jaguars on Friday, Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac reports.

Impact The 28-year-old exited the Jaguars' wild-card round loss to the Bills due to a back injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. By converting $9.2 million of Mekari's salary to a signing bonus, Jacksonville added three void years to his contract and cleared roughly $7.36 million in cap space ahead of the 2026 season. The California product is expected to remain an integral part of the Jaguars' offensive line next year.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Sunday Mekari is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game versus the Bills due to a back injury.

Impact Mekari missed the final two games of the regular season with a back issue, but he did not carry an injury designation coming into Sunday's contest. Jacksonville was already without starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen (knee), who is inactive.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Sunday's playoff game Mekari (back) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's wild-card round game against the Bills.

Impact Mekari could slot back in at right guard, where he was playing prior injuring his back in Week 16 against the Broncos. Walker Little had been filling in at right guard, but Little may be needed at left tackle if the questionable Cole Van Lanen (knee) doesn't get the green light Sunday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

In and Out, 2025 Week 18: Patrick Mekari and Five Others Are Inactive RG Patrick Mekari, DT Maason Smith inactive for the Jaguars against the Tennessee Titans in a 2025 Week 18 game at EverBank Stadium in Jacks...

JANUARY 4 • JAGUARS.COM

Out for Week 18 finale Mekari (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Mekari will miss a second straight game after he was injured in the Week 16 win over the Broncos. Walker Little will likely make another start at right guard for the Jaguars.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Mekari (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Mekari sustained a back injury during the Jaguars' Week 16 win over the Broncos, which prevented him from playing against the Colts in Week 17. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Titans, but if Mekari is unable to play, then Walker Little will likely start at right guard for a second straight game.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 17 Mekari (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Mekari suffered a back injury in Week 16 and has been unable to practice leading into the Jaguars' Week 17 game versus the Colts. With the 28-year-old out, Wyatt Milum will likely continue as his replacement Sunday.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis to have season-ending foot surgery, AP source says

A person familiar with the injury says Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis will have season-ending foot surgery

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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Jaguars acquire guard Daniel Faalele from the Giants for a 2027 6th-round pick

Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis to have season-ending foot surgery, AP source says