Jaguars Lose Long Snapper Stability After Matiscik Hurts Shoulder

Jacksonville Jaguars faced a special teams disruption against the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 11, 2026, after long snapper Ross Matiscik suffered a shoulder injury during the game and was listed questionable to return.

The injury appeared to occur during Jacksonville's first punt attempt of the contest, according to RotoWire. The Jaguars had not confirmed whether Matiscik would resume his role as the game continued.

Matiscik's absence created a potential adjustment for Jacksonville's special teams unit, with defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton identified as a possible replacement, according to Suaragarut.id. Hamilton had previously filled the long snapping role when needed.

Matiscik entered the matchup with major special teams credentials. According to Suaragarut.id, he is a three-time Pro Bowler and earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2023 and 2025, along with second-team All-Pro recognition in 2024.

The Jaguars were also trying to maintain momentum after a 22-17 win over Cincinnati, which extended their recent record to 11 victories in their previous 12 regular-season games, according to Suaragarut.id.

Head coach Liam Coen had emphasized that Jacksonville still needed to prove itself despite its strong start.

"We still have not earned anything," said Liam Coen, the Jaguars' head coach.

Jacksonville entered the matchup with a plus-6 turnover margin, an interception streak spanning nine consecutive games and at least one forced red-zone turnover in each of its first four contests, according to Suaragarut.id.

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence highlighted the importance of protecting possession against Philadelphia after Jacksonville's defense made turnovers a major part of its early-season performance.

"I feel strongly if we can win the turnover margin, we can win the game," said Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars' quarterback.

Lawrence entered the game with eight touchdown passes and a 111.2 passer rating, while he held a 4-3 record in seven starts in the United Kingdom, according to Suaragarut.id.

Coen also discussed the challenge of facing Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who entered the matchup with 105 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, according to Suaragarut.id.

"Any time you have a quarterback who can do both, it's always a challenge," said Liam Coen, the Jaguars' head coach.

Jacksonville's defensive backfield also faced issues, with safety Caleb Ransaw on injured reserve, safety Eric Murray listed doubtful with a concussion and rookie Jalen Huskey expected to make his first appearance, according to Suaragarut.id.

The Jaguars remained focused on Matiscik's availability, with the veteran long snapper listed questionable to return and Hamilton positioned as the potential substitute if he could not continue, according to RotoWire.