2023 Jaguars training camp primer: Everything you need to know before cleats hit the field

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to begin training camp with all players reporting for their month-long warmup prior to the start of the regular season.

First-year players, rookies and injured veterans reported last Friday, while the rest of the team was scheduled to report Tuesday, July 25, hitting the practice field for the first time on Wednesday, July 26.

This year's training camp will be the first ever held at the brand-new, state-of-the-art Miller Electric Center, the Jaguars' newest performance center featuring two outdoor fields, one indoor practice field and a 124,767 square-foot building that now is the permanent headquarters for Jaguars players, coaches, staff and others.

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During Doug Pederson's first year as the team's head coach last season, the Jaguars accomplished more than most expected, ultimately winning the AFC South with a 9-8 record and advancing to the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs.

The team looks to build on that success this year with another season under franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence's belt.

With that said, we broke down everything you need to know before the team hits the field for the first time Tuesday.

How many practices will the Jaguars hold in training camp this year?

The Jaguars will hold 21 practices that will be open for media availability. Of those 21 practices, 13 will be made available to the ticketed public, allowing media and fans to get a good grasp of what this year's team will look like heading into the year.

The team's final training camp practice will be held on Aug. 24, two days before the team's final preseason game, facing off against the Miami Dolphins at EverBank Stadium.

Will the Jaguars be conducting joint practices this year?

Yes, the Jaguars are expected to hold joint practices with the Detroit Lions this year. Two of the 21 allocated media-viewing practices will be held at Allen Park Practice Facility in Michigan, near Ford Field.

The team will then play the Lions on Saturday, Aug. 19.

Jacksonville traveled to Flowery Branch, Ga. last year to conduct joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons, something Pederson said was a success. Joint practices oftentimes bring out the most in players and are an effective way to tune up prior to the regular season beginning.

Jaguars welcome back majority of starters with a couple exceptions

Among those that received a large number of starting reps last year, the Jaguars are welcoming back all 11 players on defense and nine out of 11 players on the offensive side of the ball.

Jacksonville lost starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor to free agency, moving forward with first-round pick Anton Harrison to man the position for the foreseeable future. In two-tight end sets, the Jaguars lost "starter" tight end Chris Manhertz, who is likely replaced by second-round selection Brenton Strange.

The team also lost receiver Marvin Jones Jr., who left to rejoin the Detroit Lions via free agency.

The team's offensive line will take a few weeks to take shape as the team awaits starting left tackle Cam Robinson's return from a four-game suspension. The team also upgraded offensively, adding receiver Calvin Ridley, who was reinstated by the league in the spring.

Defensively, while the team lost defensive lineman/outside linebacker Arden Key, he did not start much of last season and primarily played as a situational pass rusher until injuries piled up.

Starting cornerback Shaq Griffin was cut by the team following the season, but the veteran cornerback did not play most of last season, dealing with a back injury that ultimately required surgery. The team's secondary starting unit included Darious Williams and Tyson Campbell as the team's outside cornerbacks and Tre Herndon inside at nickel.

All three players are returning this year.

Trevor Lawrence is expected to take a major leap in third season

The one player everyone is certain to have their eyes on is the team's franchise quarterback, Trevor Lawrence.

After struggling during his rookie season in 2021, Lawrence rose to the occasion in his second season, his first year with Pederson.

According to NFL research, the rise in Lawrence's passer rating from 71.9 in 2021 to 95.2 in 2022 is the largest increase in NFL history for any QB that threw at least 400 passes in each of his first two seasons. It is also the largest increase in passer rating by a No. 1 pick from Year 1 to Year 2 since Terry Bradshaw did the same with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Last season, Lawrence completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 4,113 yards and 25 touchdowns. Though he fumbled the football 12 times, according to Pro Football Reference, he only threw eight interceptions.

Lawrence finished seventh in NFL AP MVP voting and finished 14th in NFL AP Comeback Player of the Year voting.

Lawrence is expected to make further strides this year, especially with Ridley joining the franchise.

Majority of camp battles will be depth-related

Training camp typically features several battles for starting jobs. That won't necessarily be the case this year for Jacksonville with the majority of the team's first-team depth chart locked in.

Still, there will be a couple of interesting battles to watch, including at the team's third (nickel) corner position, left guard and backup running back.

Within the team's secondary, Herndon is expected to man the starting role to start camp, but he will be met with a bit of resistance. The team is already looking to add to the position group, reportedly interested in former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Arthur Maulet.

Jacksonville drafted two defensive backs, Erick Hallet and Christian Braswell. The team will also welcome back a couple of second-year players, Gregory Junior and Buster Brown, who could have developed after a year with the team.

At left guard, starting guard Ben Bartch will start the year on the team's active/Physically Unable to Perform list, meaning he won't be available at the start of camp. That means, veteran guard Tyler Shatley is likely to man the position to start but could be pushed upon Bartch's return.

At running back, the team drafted Tank Bigsby in the third round this year. While Travis Etienne is not likely to lose his starting job, his primary backup remains unknown. The team brought back JaMycal Hasty and signed D'Ernest Johnson during the offseason. They'll also welcome back last year's fifth-round pick Snoop Conner.

Look for all four players to compete for a likely three spots behind Etienne this year.

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Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on Twitter at @Demetrius82.

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