Jaguars move Kaevon Merriweather to active roster, add Jacob Bobenmoyer to practice squad while placing Anton Harrison on Reserve/Injured

The Jacksonville Jaguars, working through the NFL’s weekly churn of active roster and practice squad management, announced a set of moves that reshapes both sides of the ball. The club signed safety Kaevon Merriweather to the active roster. It also signed long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer to the practice squad, keeping depth at a specialized position that can matter in close games. In a separate decision, the Jaguars placed offensive lineman Anton Harrison on the Reserve/Injured list.

Merriweather’s elevation to the active roster indicates a heightened need at safety, whether for matchup flexibility, special teams coverage, or to cover absence created by the demands of the season. Active roster additions are typically used to address immediate game-day requirements, and a safety promotion often points to an effort to maintain defensive continuity while managing personnel across multiple packages.

Bobenmoyer’s addition to the practice squad speaks to roster planning around special teams. The long snapper role is highly technical and often requires careful handling, since accuracy and timing influence every punt and field-goal attempt. Practice squads can serve as a runway for players who need refinement and familiarity with a team’s snap cadence and operational details without displacing a primary starter.

The Reserve/Injured designation for Anton Harrison changes the Jaguars’ offensive line picture in the short term. When a player is moved to the Reserve/Injured list, teams typically reshuffle the interior and tackle depth chart, relying on remaining starters and swing options to cover both pass protection and run blocking responsibilities. For the club, the move is less about a single game and more about how long-term availability affects depth-building through the remainder of the season.

These transactions also reflect the balancing act all 32 NFL teams face: ensuring enough bodies for the weekly physical demands while maintaining workable depth on offense, defense, and special teams. Even modest changes can have ripple effects, particularly when teams must align practice reps with who will actually be available on Sunday.

For Jaguars fans, the next practical question is how Jacksonville will distribute reps and rotate personnel now that the active roster includes Merriweather and the practice squad includes Bobenmoyer. Watching the secondary’s alignment and special teams snap reliability can provide early indicators of how quickly the newcomers fit. On the injury side, the key item is Harrison’s recovery timeline, since the Reserve/Injured move suggests he is not immediately available, forcing the team to plan around his absence until further notice.