Jaguars make two roster moves, signing DT Tommy Akingbesote and waiving CB Devon Marshall

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced a pair of roster moves on Sunday, continuing the ongoing churn that typically defines the NFL preseason window. The team signed defensive tackle Tommy Akingbesote, adding another interior option for a defense built around physical line play and depth across a crowded training-camp stretch. At the same time, Jacksonville waived cornerback Devon Marshall, a move that changes the composition of its defensive back group heading into the next phase of camp.

For Jaguars fans, the Akingbesote signing is notable for what it suggests about Jacksonville’s priorities up front. Defensive tackles are often evaluated not only for how they hold the line, but also for their ability to keep edge rushers clean by controlling gaps, maintaining leverage, and sustaining blocks in short bursts. The move indicates the Jaguars are searching for reinforcement in the middle of the defense as coaches sort through traits, conditioning, and role fit.

Waiving Marshall, meanwhile, reflects the hard math of roster construction during August, when teams balance veteran experience, developmental upside, and special-teams utility. Cornerbacks frequently compete in waves for snaps, and waiver decisions can be influenced by how a player fits into the defense’s coverage packages and how well he performs on the ball in practice situations. Even without further specifics, the Jaguars’ choice to release Marshall is a reminder that jobs in the secondary are earned quickly in training camp.

Akingbesote’s addition also matters for the way teams build depth during the preseason. Jacksonville will need reliable bodies along the defensive front, because even routine practices can expose gaps in conditioning or technique, and because injuries or matchup-specific demands can quickly alter the rotation. Adding a new defensive tackle can create competition for snaps and reduce the drop-off when the second unit takes the field.

These kinds of moves also have downstream effects beyond the immediate roster. When a player is waived, other teams have an opportunity to claim him, which can produce a shifting market for personnel across the league. Likewise, signing a new player can change how veterans are managed, since coaches may redistribute reps to evaluate different combinations. That can be particularly relevant if Jacksonville wants to establish consistent identities for its defensive starters and pass-rush group early in the preseason.

What to watch next is whether the Jaguars carry Akingbesote into the later preseason weeks and how the secondary rotation looks after Marshall’s departure. In the short term, camp performance and practice availability will determine whether the new defensive tackle sticks to the active roster picture or moves through further roster adjustments. For Jacksonville, each transaction is another step in narrowing the list of players who can contribute on Sundays, not just in drills.