Week 1 produced a loss on the scoreboard and the depth chart for the Jaguars. Head coach Doug Pederson said on Monday that cornerback Tyson Campbell will miss time due to a hamstring injury. 
Pederson did not offer a firm recovery timeline, but the fact he is already slated to miss regular season action is of course an unwanted development for Jacksonville. Campbell was one of several players to receive a long-term extension this offseason, landing a four-year, $76.5MM deal. The pact is the most lucrative one for corners who have yet to receive a Pro Bowl nod.
Being without Campbell for any stretch will therefore represent a notable blow to Jacksonville’s secondary. The 24-year-old has started all but one of his career games, serving as a key contributor against the pass over the course of his rookie contract. He totaled six interceptions and 30 pass deflections across his first three years in the league, and expectations are high for continued production moving forward.
That effort will be paused in 2024 while Campbell recovers. It would come as no surprise if the Jaguars were to proceed with caution given his importance to the secondary, but any missed time will be acutely felt. Jacksonville surrendered 319 passing yards against the Dolphins on Sunday, and the team’s secondary will be shorthanded while he is sidelined, meaning more underwhelming performances could be on hand. The Jags have games against the Browns, Bills, Texans and Colts on tap before a London contest versus the Bears.
Jacksonville has free agent addition Ronald Darby along with the likes of Jarrian Jones, Deantre Prince and Montaric Brown available as cornerback options. Darnell Savage – also added in free agency this year – is in place as a slot corner, but Campbell’s injury will compound the loss of Darious Williams after he was released. Further updates on Campbell’s situation will be worth monitoring closely.
Trevor. Another paid ‘top 5 QB’, but nothing more than an average QB.