Mekari Surgery Adds More Pressure | Jacksonville Jaguars News

Patrick Mekari’s back surgery adds another layer of uncertainty to the already shaky Jacksonville Jaguars offensive line, but the team’s decision not to place him on IR—and potential use of a “designate to return” tag—hints at cautious optimism. With multiple linemen sidelined, including Cole Van Lanen, the Week One starting lineup remains fluid, and while Mekari’s absence doesn’t drastically alter immediate plans (he wasn’t even expected to start), it deepens roster woes as the coaching staff scrambles to piece together their best possible unit before kickoff. 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/35e672b84dfd6c1c