Jaguars’ DaVon Hamilton Out for Season With Torn Quad

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton will miss the rest of the 2026 season with a torn quadriceps, coach Liam Coen announced after the injury was confirmed through follow-up testing. The team placed Hamilton on injured reserve on November 3, along with safety Eric Murray, who also is out for the season with an elbow injury. Hamilton was hurt during Jacksonville’s November 1 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. He left the game in the second quarter and was carted off the field. NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport initially reported that Hamilton had torn his quadriceps and was unlikely to return, with further testing planned. Coen later announced Hamilton would be sidelined for the rest of the season. Hamilton started all seven of Jacksonville’s games this season. He recorded 16 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and half a sack. The Jaguars entered the week allowing 77.4 rushing yards per game, the lowest figure in the NFL, and Hamilton had been a regular part of their defensive front. Coen said the team would distribute Hamilton’s defensive-tackle workload among several players. Arik Armstead, Matt Dickerson, Ruke Orhorhoro and Albert Regis were among...