The Jaguars placed Mekari (back) on injured reserve with a designation to return Sunday.
Mekari will be required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season, meaning Week 5 against the Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 11 is the earliest he can play. The California product is recovering from back surgery that he underwent in mid-August. Ezra Cleveland is in line to start at right guard for as long as Mekari is out of action.
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Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Undergoes back surgery
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Mekari underwent a procedure on his back and will miss some time, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Mekari is expected to play this season, and the Jaguars have yet to decide if he will begin the campaign on injured reserve. The 29-year-old was set to operate as Jacksonville's starting right guard in 2026, and in his absence, rookie third-rounder Emmanuel Pregnon and second-year pro Wyatt Milum are the top candidates to take over that role for the time being.
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Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Exits with injury Sunday
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Mekari is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game versus the Bills due to a back injury.
Mekari missed the final two games of the regular season with a back issue, but he did not carry an injury designation coming into Sunday's contest. Jacksonville is also without starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen (knee), who is inactive.
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Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Cleared for Sunday's playoff game
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Mekari (back) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's wild-card game against the Bills.
Mekari could slot back in at right guard, where he was playing prior injuring his back in Week 16 against the Broncos. Walker Little has been filling in at right guard, but Little may be needed at left tackle if the questionable Cole Van Lanen (knee) doesn't get the green light Sunday.
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Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Out for Week 18 finale
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Mekari (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Mekari will miss a second straight game after he was injured in the Week 16 win over the Broncos. Walker Little will likely make another start at right guard for the Jaguars.
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Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Mekari (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Mekari sustained a back injury during the Jaguars' Week 16 win over the Broncos, which prevented him from playing against the Colts in Week 17. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Titans, but if Mekari is unable to play, Walker Little likely will start at right guard for a second straight game.
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Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Out for Week 17
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Mekari (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Mekari suffered a back injury in Week 16 and has been unable to practice leading into the Jaguars' Week 17 game versus the Colts. With the 28-year-old out, Wyatt Milum will likely continue as his replacement Sunday.
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Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Looks to clear concussion protocol
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Mekari (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Mekari suffered a concussion Nov. 28 and was unable to play in last Sunday's win over the Titans. The starting right guard upgraded to a full participant Thursday and seems to be ready to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Colts. With Chuma Edoga (calf) and Walker Little (concussion) both questionable, Mekari's presence back on the field will be a strong boost to the Jaguars' offensive line.
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Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Ruled out Sunday
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Mekari (concussion) has been ruled out for Jacksonville's matchup versus the Titans on Sunday.
Mekari is currently in the league's concussion protocol and will have to clear it before he can make his return. In his absence, Wyatt Milum should get the start at right guard, as Chuma Edoga (calf) is out as well.
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Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Dealing with back spasms
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Mekari (lower back) is not expected to miss an extended period of time, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
Mekari left practice early last week and is yet to return to the field, but head coach Liam Coen said the offensive lineman isn't dealing with anything serious. The 27-year-old signed a three-year deal with Jacksonville in March after spending the first six years of his career in Baltimore and starting all 17 regular-season games in 2024. Mekari is set to play a big role in the interior of the offensive line, and the Jaguars are therefore not rushing him back on the field at this stage of camp.
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Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Joining forces with Jacksonville
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Mekari is in line to sign with the Jaguars on a three-year, $37.5 million contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Mekari moves on from Baltimore to begin protecting Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville, and his arrival helps fill a hole along the interior O-line. The 27-year-old guard has missed only one regular-season game over the past three years.
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Ravens' Patrick Mekari: Leaves with injury
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Mekari (chest) has exited Sunday's game against the Steelers, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Mekari drew the start at right tackle with Morgan Moses (shoulder) inactive. Now the Ravens have turned to Daniel Faalele who has taken over at the position.
