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Jaguars veteran fading into preseason irrelevance as rookie takes spotlight

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• This linebacker could tumble down the depth chart if he doesn't soon make an impression.

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Chad Muma (48) walks on the field during an NFL scrimmage event at EverBank Stadium, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars cleaned house in the offseason, and the new regime hasn't been afraid to cut ties with underachieving players, regardless of their salary or draft status. Based on how things are playing out, there's a chance an underwhelming veteran may be phased out in favor of an ascending rookie in 2025.