Jacksonville Jaguars’ EDGE rusher Travon Walker suffered an apparent knee injury during the second quarter of Week 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The former first overall pick returned later in the game and logged 65% of defensive snaps. Liam Coen did not provide an update on Walker during the postgame press conference or earlier in the week.
Jacksonville Jaguars reveal former top pick’s Week 12 status
Jacksonville Jaguars, Travon Walker
Nov 16, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) pressures Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) into an intentional grounding penalty during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Travon Walker sat out on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, a concerning development regarding his Week 12 availability. According to Brent Martineau, the Jaguars have already ruled out the former first overall pick for the game against the Arizona Cardinals. This is the second game that Walker has missed this season, with the first being in Week 5 because of a wrist injury.
Travon Walker, Anton Harrison and Brian Thomas Jr OUT for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. I’m a bit surprised on the BTJ designation. @ActionSportsJax
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) November 21, 2025
Who fills in for him?
Jacksonville Jaguars, Dawuane Smoot
September 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (98) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Dawuane Smoot is expected to start in Week 12, while Danny Striggow and B.J. Green II are expected to take on an expanded defensive role. Smoot played 35% of defensive snaps in Week 11, while Striggow played 21%, and Green played 15%. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Ogbah, who was a healthy scratch last week, could see additional playing time as well.
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