Jaguars need Kaevon Merriweather more than ever amid Antonio Johnson’s injury

The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing to rely heavily on safety Kaevon Merriweather ahead of their Week 8 game against the Indianapolis Colts due to Antonio Johnson's shoulder injury. Johnson missed practice and is highly likely to be sidelined, opening a significant opportunity for Merriweather in the defensive secondary.

Head coach Liam Coen praised Merriweather's experience and physicality, having previously coached him with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024. Merriweather has played 64 defensive snaps over the past two weeks after joining the active roster from the practice squad in October.