QCole Van Lanen
JAC (8)
Sun 1/11/26 11:42 AM

Van Lanen (knee) is inactive for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Bills, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
EDGE Analysis
Van Lanen injured his right knee during the Jaguars' Week 18 win over the Titans, just two days after inking a three-year, $51 million contract extension. The fifth-year offensive lineman earned himself the questionable tag for the wild-card round after logging a full practice Friday, but his knee injury was severe enough for him to not be cleared by medical staff to play Sunday. In Van Lanen's absence, Walker Little is expected to draw the start at left tackle, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.

QCole Van Lanen
JAC (8)
Fri 1/9/26 4:27 PM

Van Lanen (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
The Jaguars are mostly healthy heading into the playoffs, but the status of their starting left tackle is up in the air. If Van Lanen doesn't suit up, it could be a major blow considering his strong play has been an understated factor in Jacksonville's second-half surge this season. Walker Little would likely fill in if Van Lanen is unavailable.

QCole Van Lanen
JAC (8)
Wed 1/7/26 4:13 PM

Van Lanen (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
EDGE Analysis
Van Lanen left last Sunday's win over the Titans late in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. The left tackle's status for Sunday's wild-card game against the Bills will likely be determined by the results of Thursday and Friday's practices. If Van Lanen is unable to upgrade his participation and must sit out Sunday's game, Walker Little would likely start at tackle opposite Anton Harrison.

QCole Van Lanen
JAC (8)
Sun 1/4/26 4:25 PM

Van Lanen left Sunday's 41-7 win versus the Titans with a knee injury, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
EDGE Analysis
Van Lanen left the game in the middle of the fourth quarter when Jacksonville already held a 27-point lead, so any ding or bruise might have been sufficient reason for the Jaguars to reel in their starting left tackle. His status will be worth keeping an eye on as Jacksonville gets ready to host its first postseason game since 2022.

QCole Van Lanen
JAC (8)
Fri 1/2/26 10:26 PM1 Comment

The Jaguars signed Van Lanen to a three-year, $51 million extension Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to Schefter, the deal contains $32.5 million guaranteed and can be worth up to $55 million. Selected in the sixth round of the 2021 Draft by the Packers, Van Lanen was traded to Jacksonville following his rookie season and started just three games across his first four NFL seasons. Van Lanen, however, started at left guard in Week 10 this season and never looked back. He started Weeks 11 and 12 at right tackle and has played the past four games at left tackle. Van Lanen has played every position on the offensive line outside of center. Van Lanen is now signed through the 2028 season.

QCole Van Lanen
JAC (8)
Wed 9/10/25 9:12 PM

Van Lanen (shoulder) was a full participant in Jacksonville's practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Van Lanen is healthy again after having missed the team's Week 1 victory over the Panthers with a shoulder injury. He will likely serve as the backup right tackle behind Anton Harrison for Sunday's matchup versus the Bengals.

QCole Van Lanen
JAC (8)
Sun 9/7/25 12:23 PM

Van Lanen (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Van Lanen was held out of training camp practices for all of August after suffering a shoulder injury. He managed to return to practice this past week in a limited capacity, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery to play Sunday. Van Lanen's next opportunity to play is Week 2 against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 14.

QCole Van Lanen
JAC (8)
Thu 8/28/25 8:47 PM

Van Lanen (shoulder) returned to practice Thursday, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Van Lanen was injured at the start of training camp, but he appears to be healthy enough now leading up to the Jaguars' Week 1 opener in 10 days. A sixth-round pick in 2021, Van Lanen appeared in nine regular-season contests last season.

QCole Van Lanen
JAC (8)
Thu 7/31/25 11:08 PM

Van Lanen (shoulder) is out for the rest of training camp, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The injury is a blow to a player who is competing for a role on the team and perhaps a roster spot after signing a one-year deal in April. Van Lanen suited up nine times for the Jaguars in 2024, making three starts, the only three of his career so far through four seasons.

QCole Van Lanen
JAC (8)
Sun 10/9/22 12:15 PM

Van Lanen (hamstring) will play Sunday against the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Van Lanen missed the team's Week 4 loss to the Eagles, but after he was able to log limited practices all week, he'll get to suit up against Houston. He should help provide depth to the Jaguars offensive line Sunday.