Jacksonville Jaguars reset after bye, prepare to host Indianapolis Professional Football Team
JACKSONVILLE — Head coach Liam Coen said the Jacksonville Jaguars returned to practice Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, energized after their Week 7 bye and intent on using the time to reset as they begin the stretch run. Coen told reporters he was “excited about getting back in the building” and described the bye as an opportunity to regroup mentally and physically. The Jaguars entered the break at 4-2 and lead the AFC South.
The Jaguars will host the Indianapolis Professional Football Team at EverBank Stadium Sunday as they seek to protect their divisional advantage. Left tackle Walker Little and cornerback Jourdan Lewis spoke to the media after practice, and Little noted the team must treat each game independently despite the Jaguars’ 11-game home winning streak in the series. Lewis emphasized the importance of avoiding a skid and keeping control of the division lead.
Coen confirmed that Anton Harrison will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury sustained in Week 5, and Little has taken over at left tackle. Coen praised Harrison’s preparation and play before the injury and said he was proud of Little’s work filling in, including Little’s start in the loss to the Houston Texans. Coen added he had no update Monday on cornerback Montaric Brown or safety Antonio Johnson, calling their statuses “TBD” as the club evaluates their availability for Sunday.
During the bye-week self-scouting, Coen said the Jaguars identified offensive red-zone penalties and giving up explosive plays on defense as priority areas for improvement. He also singled out punt return and kickoff coverage as special-teams phases that must be cleaner moving forward. Coen expressed confidence the team is ready to respond and attack the remaining schedule together over the next 11 games.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Jaguars used the bye to address issues that have shown up through six games, and the timing is critical with a division game on the horizon. Losing Anton Harrison for the season forces Jacksonville to rely on Walker Little for continuity on the left side, and Coen’s praise suggests staff confidence in that transition. The focus on limiting red-zone penalties, preventing explosive plays and tightening return coverage reflects specific, observable weaknesses that have contributed to close losses this season. With a 4-2 record and a lead in the AFC South, how effectively the Jaguars correct those areas in practice will influence their ability to sustain a divisional run down the stretch.