Jalen McLeod: Everything you need to know

Jalen McLeod

Jalen McLeod

#35 LB

Status

QUESTIONABLE - Ankle - Not Specified Expected Return: 2026-05-01

STATS

Jalen McLeod

Jalen McLeod Career Stats  

Jalen McLeod

Jalen McLeod Player Profile and Salary  

Birthdate 6/5/2002 (23)
Status Active
HT/WT 6'1", 236 lbs
Draft Info 2025: Rd 6; Pk (JAC)
Birthplace Washington, DC, USA
Position LB
College Auburn
2025 Salary $897,632

Career History

Jacksonville Jaguars 2025-Present (1 season)

Jalen McLeod: Breaking News

Will remain on IR

McLeod's (ankle) practice window has expired, so he will remain on injured reserve through the end of the season. McLeod was designated to return from IR in mid December, with the Jaguars hoping to acquire more linebacker depth in time for a potential deep playoff run. The team seems to have decided McLeod is not ready to return, and the sixth-round rookie will need to look towards the 2026 season for a potential NFL debut. The Jaguars will enter Sunday's wild-card clash with the Bills with Foyesade Oluokun, Dennis Gardeck, Branson Combs and Yasir Abdullah set to play at outside linebacker.

Out for Week 18

McLeod (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans. McLeod remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened 17 days ago, meaning the Jaguars will need to make a decision on McLeod by early next week. The sixth-round rookie linebacker has yet to appear in a regular-season game this season after being placed on injured reserve Aug. 27.

Not ready for activation

McLeod (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos. McLeod has been on injured reserve all season but managed to return to practice this week. He logged limited sessions each day, suggesting a return in Week 17 is possible.

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