Jaguars Defensive Ends Look to Upgrade Pass Rush Depth

Training Camp Pushes Roster Talk into High Gear

The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the brink of training camp, prompting the usual pre‑camp roster projections. This year the team decided to break the process into unit‑by‑unit pieces rather than cramming everything into a single story. Defensive end is the next focus, giving fans a clearer picture of where the pass rush could stand.

At the top of the depth chart sit Josh Hines‑Allen and Travon Walker, who will anchor the group. The Jaguars’ pass rush finished the last season 18th in pressure rate and 27th in sacks, leaving room for improvement. A healthy Walker rolling through a full year should bolster that metric.

Inside the Competition for Rotational Snaps

Four additional players – Wesley Williams, Danny Striggow, BJ Green and Zach Durfee – are fighting for the limited rotating roles at defensive end. The position typically features four or five bodies on the field, so the Jaguars must decide between a six‑man rotation and a tighter group. Dennis Gardeck and Jalen McLeod also sit in the background, potentially adding depth if the starters miss time.

Last season the club experimented with six defensive ends under former coaches Liam Coen and Anthony Campanile, showing the staff is open to juggling numbers. Striggow and Green carry upside that the franchise hopes to unlock. Meanwhile, Williams and Durfee arrived via recent draft picks, representing fresh investments for the front office.

Projected 53‑Man Roster at Defensive End

• Josh Hines‑Allen
• Travon Walker
• Danny Striggow
• Wesley Williams
• BJ Green
• Zach Durfee

Who Will see the Most Game Action?

My early take is that Williams and Striggow will command the bulk of rotational snaps, with Green rotating in for situational workloads. Green and Durfee are likely to shoulder larger special‑teams responsibilities, giving the Jaguars flexibility on gameday. The combination of veteran disruption from Hines‑Allen and the developing upside of the younger trio could lift the pass‑rush numbers the team missed last year.

Consistent production around Hines‑Allen will be essential if the Jaguars want to climb out of the middle of the pack in pressure rate and sacks. Keeping six defensive end options provides insurance against injuries while allowing the coaches to rotate quickly to keep players fresh. As camp approaches, the battle for those spots will intensify, with each player eager to prove they deserve a permanent spot on the 53‑man list.