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Jaguars have an alarming need for a defensive lineman ahead of Week 1

The Jacksonville Jaguars are thin on the defensive line and are likely to search for another piece up front in the coming days. With just a week left before their regular season kicks off against the Washington Commanders, Trent Baalke and his team in the front office will need to put together a deal with a veteran lineman fast if they intend to beef up their line in time for the game.

Currently, the Jaguars have five defensive linemen on the roster. Ends Roy Robertson-Harris and Fatukasi Folorunso are the starters for Jacksonville on the outside with Dawuane Smoot, and Arden Key poised to back them up in rotational and situational roles. Their only nose tackle currently under contract is fan-favorite defensive stalwart DaVon Hamilton, who is a more than capable starter, but will still need depth behind him to stay effective over the course of the grueling 17-game schedule.

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