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08/19 11:12 CDT Jaguars are acquiring guard Daniel Faalele from the Giants for
a draft pick, AP source says
Jaguars are acquiring guard Daniel Faalele from the Giants for a draft pick, AP
source says
By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --- The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired guard Daniel Faalele from
the New York Giants on Wednesday following a rash of injuries at the position.
The Jaguars gave up an undisclosed, late-round 2027 draft pick, according to a
person with knowledge of the trade. The person spoke to The Associated Press on
condition of anonymity because neither side announced details. Newsday first
reported the agreement.
Jaguars coach Liam Coen confirmed the trade for Faalele, a 6-foot-8, 380-pound
lineman, following a joint practice with Carolina.
"Just continuing to bring depth and guys that have played meaningful reps in
this league," Coen said. "That's something that you can't have enough of. We
came into camp with 16 (offensive linemen) and got down to about nine the other
day.
"When you have some of those things occur, you want to continue to find guys
that have done it, guys that have played in this league at a high level. He's
got some big size, and I'm looking forward to getting to know him. But the
experience is really what matters."
Jacksonville is down two starters, and both could miss games early in the
season.
Right guard Patrick Mekari recently had back surgery to alleviate a lingering
issue and could start the season on short-term injured reserve, and starting
right tackle Cole Van Lanen (knee) has missed all of training camp while on the
physically unable to perform list. Backups Chuma Edoga, Walker Little and
rookie Emmanuel Pregnon also have missed time recently in camp, although
Pregnon has since returned to practice.
Faalele had been taking second-team snaps at Giants training camp but lost his
best chance at a starting role when the team selected Francis "Sisi" Mauigoa
with the 10th pick and planned to make him a guard.
Faalele, 26, started all 17 games for now-Giants coach John Harbaugh with
Baltimore each of the past two seasons. He played in 71 NFL games, all with the
Ravens, since debuting in 2022, and was one of several players who followed
Harbaugh to New York.
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AP Pro Football Writer Mark Long in Jacksonville, Florida, contributed to this
report.
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