10 Observations From Day 2 Of Jaguars Training Camp

After a Day 1 of Jacksonville Jaguars training camp that belonged almost entirely to the defense, Thursday brought a far more competitive practice to the Miller Electric Center. Depending on who you ask, the debate over which side of the ball came out ahead may be somewhat unsettled. Where Wednesday was a defensive showcase, Thursday was a dogfight from start to finish. Both units dominated in different periods, and the honest answer on who won the day depends entirely on which stretch of practice you were watching.

Here is a breakdown of the ten most notable takeaways from Day 2 of Jacksonville Jaguars Training Camp.

Cole Van Lanen Looks Good on the Side

Multiple members of the media in attendance were in agreement: starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen, who was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list to open camp as he continues recovering from his Week 18 knee injury against Tennessee, is looking sharp working out to the side of the field. The team is reportedly managing his return deliberately, with the plan being to bring him along gradually toward an eventual return during camp, a timeline consistent with what head coach Liam Coen indicated during the offseason program. But his clearly spry mobility makes his return seem like more of a when, not if, conversation.

Jack Kiser To Return to Camp

The Jaguars announced Thursday that linebacker Jack Kiser will be back sometime in camp after undergoing an MRI on his right knee overnight. The injury was confirmed as on the minor side, and Kiser’s return is not expected to be a prolonged absence.

Lawrence and Washington Heating Up

The Trevor Lawrence and Parker Washington connection is heating up, and Thursday gave the crowd two of the more impressive throws of early camp. A deep ball, sideline throw that Lawrence dropped perfectly into Washington’s hands with cornerback Montaric Brown in coverage was a clean display of the timing and trust the two have built up over the offseason. More importantly, Washington climbed the latter to bring the throw in, in a contested catch scenario. The moment that stood out most, though, was a deep sideline route where Lawrence beat the coverage to the spot with an exceptionally-timed throw, and Washington got both feet down inbounds in tight quarters. It was the kind of play that makes the extension conversation surrounding Washington feel like a formality. If there was an offensive player of the day award for each training camp day, Thursday’s would go to Washington.

Josh Cameron Makes His Case

The most impressive catch of the day, arguably, belonged to sixth-round rookie wide receiver Josh Cameron, who hauled in a diving deep ball from backup quarterback Nick Mullens that drew a strong reaction from everyone watching.

Cameron followed that up with two additional catches during team periods and logged multiple competitive reps throughout the session. His most talked-about moment came on a deep out-breaking route against Travis Hunter, where the crowd and media in attendance were split on the ruling. Cameron made the catch along the sideline, but Hunter forced him out of bounds and the play was ruled incomplete. It was a good rep for both players: Cameron showing the contested-catch ability that made him a training camp name to watch, and Hunter demonstrating the competitive instincts at cornerback that the organization has been counting on.

Travis Hunter Makes Plays on Both Sides

Speaking of Hunter, beyond the Cameron coverage rep, he made his presence felt on offense as well, pulling in a 15-yard out-breaking route later in the session. The dual-contribution day is exactly what Liam Coen has described as the plan for Hunter in 2026, and Thursday was an early example of it playing out in practice.

Brian Thomas Jr. Finishes Strong

Thursday began as a quiet morning for Brian Thomas Jr. And then it wasn’t. After his slower start, Thomas erupted in the final two periods with three receptions of 20 or more yards, including one catch and run that would have likely been a touchdown in a live game. In many ways, it felt like one of those games where a player has no catches at the end of halftime, and you turn around at the end of the third quarter and they have a hundred yards and a touchdown on three catches. It’s those types of explosive plays that Jacksonville fans hope becomes a theme for his 2026 campaign.

Defense Getting Hands On The Ball

The secondary had a strong day, as a unit, even beyond the Hunter coverage rep. Cornerbacks Jourdan Lewis and Jarrian Jones each recorded two pass breakups.

Meanwhile, linebacker Branson Combs turned in perhaps the most underrated rep of the day, running stride for stride with Parker Washington on a contested catch where initial appearances suggested a near-interception. The ball arrived with simultaneous possession, and Combs’ ability to hang with one of the team’s most productive receivers in a contested situation was a notable takeaway from a player looking to carve out a larger role. Linebacker Ventrell Miller closed out the day’s defensive highlights by picking off a Nick Mullens in a middle period.

Rayuan Lane Draws Attention

The three-way safety competition for the role behind Antonio Johnson and Eric Murray continues to develop storylines. Rayuan Lane had an interception on a Trevor Lawrence pass in the final period, a play that was ultimately called back due to a pass interference penalty on the underneath corner in coverage. While the flag took the “official” stat away, the play itself was hard to miss. It echoed the pattern from Day 1, when Eric Murray’s interception generated attention in a similar context. The safety competition has been one of the more compelling subplots of the opening two days.

Milum and Pregnon Ascending?

The offensive line work continues to generate questions worth monitoring. Wyatt Milum received extensive reps at left guard for the second consecutive practice, while Emmanuel Pregnon also worked on the left side after spending the bulk of OTAs and minicamp operating on the right. The positional movement is worth tracking as the competition for the starting guard spots takes shape heading into padded practices.

Cam Little’s Perfect Day

Kicker Cam Little closed out the day going four for four on field goals, including a long of approximately 50-yards.

That wraps up day 2 from the Miller Electric Center. Day 3 of Jaguars Training Camp kicks off on Friday, July 31 at the MEC: an exclusive practice for season ticket members. The Jaguars’ next open public practice is scheduled for Sunday, August 2, per the team’s official training camp schedule. See you there.