Mekari Out Again, Back Surgery Impacts Jaguars | NFL News

Jaguars guard Patrick Mekari’s back woes just got a major update—he’s had surgery and will miss time as training camp kicks into gear. The team hopes he can return this season but hasn’t yet placed him on injured reserve. This isn’t his first rodeo with the injury; it sidelined him for the final games last year, including the playoff loss to Buffalo. Now, with his $37.5M contract on the line and his role at right guard up for grabs between him and Wyatt Milum, the Jaguars are being cautious. They’re holding off on roster moves and prioritizing Mekari’s long-term health over rushing his comeback. The offensive line just got a lot more unpredictable heading into the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5158ecef5408174