Jaguars Rest Starters in 2nd Preseason Loss as Rookie WRs Combine for 63 Yards

3 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Aug 22

Jacksonville held out all starters except a linebacker Friday against Carolina, turning the 2nd preseason game into an extended look at depth players and roster battles.
63 receiving yards from rookies CJ Williams and Josh Cameron stood out most: Cameron caught 2 passes for 41 yards, while Williams secured all 4 targets for 22.
Ameer Abdullah also boosted his case for a role with a 23-yard run and an 18-yard catch, a timely showing as Jacksonville deals with LeQuint Allen's injury status.
On defense, Anthony Campanile again leaned on aggressive 3rd-down dime looks; Branson Combs' blitz produced a Bryce Young hit and forced an incompletion.
The Jaguars also protected a battered offensive line by using a makeshift third-team unit, with a more meaningful test for starters expected in joint practices with Tampa Bay and next week's preseason finale.

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