Jacksonville Jaguars NFL training camp preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines

With 2023 NFL training camps set to kick off the week of July 24, it's time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Coral Smith has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the AFC South:

Catch up on the Jacksonville Jaguars' offseason and 2023 outlook below ...

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1) The Jaguars' offense has added another proven pass-catching option for QB Trevor Lawrence in Calvin Ridley. Jacksonville acquired the former first-rounder at last year's trade deadline while he was serving his suspension for violating the league's gambling policy. With Ridley fully reinstated, he joins the likes of Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, Evan Engram and Travis Etienne to form one of the most well-rounded passing attacks in the league.

2) After missing his entire rookie year with a Lisfranc injury, Etienne rushed for 1,125 yards in 2022, proving he's one of the league's best young backs. The Jaguars are clearly bullish on the 24-year-old's potential to be even better in 2023. With the additions of D’Ernest Johnson (free agency) and Tank Bigsby (draft), and the return of JaMycal Hasty, the Jags also have quality depth in the backfield to complement their rising star.

3) The offensive line was a key piece of the Jaguars' turnaround last season, protecting Lawrence throughout the late-season push and into the playoffs. But there were changes to the front five this offseason. Most significant is the departure of right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who signed a four-year, $80 million deal with the Chiefs this offseason. Also, Jacksonville will have to account for the games left tackle Cam Robinson will be missing as he serves his suspension for violating the league's PED policy. The Jaguars addressed this area