The Jacksonville Jaguars are floating to the postseason on cloud nine with very few players listed on the team's initial injury report ahead of their Wild Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
Last week, the Jaguars were forced to play musical chairs with their offensive line again due to an injury to right guard Patrick Mekari, slotting Walker Little in as the team's right guard while newly-extended OL Cole Van Lanen manned the left tackle position.
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This week, with Van Lanen banged up, the team could see more movement on the offensive line. Mekari could return, while Little could subsequently be put back at left tackle for the team's next matchup.
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The team is also still reeling from and dealing with an illness that has swept through the players and staff. The latest to fall ill is cornerback Jarrian Jones, one of two players (Van Lanen) who missed Wednesday's practice. The Jaguars, by and large, are healthy heading into the postseason, where they'll attempt to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in team history.
Here are the Jaguars' ailments ahead of their playoff game against the Bills.
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Jaguars Wednesday Wild Card Round injury report vs. Bills
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Jarrian Jones #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates a fumble recovery against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Jaguars injury report is up to date as of 1/7/26.
Here are the team's injuries to begin the week:
CB Jarrian Jones (illness) - Did not participate
OL Cole Van Lanen (knee) - Did not participate
OL Patrick Mekari (back) - Limited participation
CB Montaric Brown (neck) - Limited participation
CB Greg Newsome (shoulder) - Limited participation
DE Danny Striggow (knee, ankle) - Limited participation
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills early Wild Card injury updates

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