Foyesade Oluokun Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Oct. 7, 2026, that linebacker Foyesade Oluokun earned the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award. The weekly honor recognizes the top defensive performer among AFC teams for that week of NFL play. The team posted the acknowledgement on its Roster Moves & Transactions page.
The award is the fourth time Oluokun has earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week in his career and the second while with the Jaguars, the team said. The source did not provide game-specific statistics or other details about the performance that led to the honor. The announcement appeared among the club’s recent roster moves and transactions.
The Jaguars included the recognition as part of their ongoing news releases to highlight individual achievements. The team continues to list Oluokun on its roster as the season progresses. No additional transactions or roster changes were tied to the announcement in the source material.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Oluokun’s fourth career AFC Defensive Player of the Week award and second with the Jaguars underscores his continued recognition at the league level. Weekly honors of this type highlight standout defensive performances even when specific statistics are not provided. Maintaining that level of play will remain important as the Jaguars proceed through the schedule.