Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back LeQuint Allen Jr. enters Week 2 as the team's RB3 on the updated depth chart. In the season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers, Allen logged one carry for seven yards and added one reception for four yards, while Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby dominated the backfield with 83% of the snaps and 21 of the team's 25 rushing attempts. With Bigsby now traded to Philadelphia, the door is open for Allen and fellow rookie Bhayshul Tuten to carve out roles...

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back LeQuint Allen Jr. is in line for more playing time following the trade of veteran Tank Bigsby. In Week 1, Allen saw nine offensive snaps, recording one carry for seven yards and adding a four-yard reception in the Jaguars' 26-10 win over Carolina. By comparison, fellow rookie Bhayshul Tuten logged just four snaps. Allen's pass-catching ability may give him the edge as the primary backup to Travis Etienne Jr., especially with the Jaguars heading into...

With the Jacksonville Jaguars trading Tank Bigsby to the Eagles on Monday, their running depth chart gained a little breathing room. The team now lists Travis Etienne Jr., Bhayshul Tuten, and LeQuint Allen Jr. on the active roster, and if Sunday's matchup against the Panthers is any indication, Allen could find himself involved in the passing game. Seven of Allen's nine snaps on Sunday came on passing plays, earning one target, which he caught for four yards. Bhayshul Tuten saw the field ...

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie LeQuint Allen Jr. is the team's top pass-blocking running back and is "likely to play a critical role on third downs," John Oesher of Jaguars.com writes. The seventh-round pick from Syracuse totaled just two carries in the preseason, but he did finish the exhibition schedule tied for the team lead in catches (eight). That's not surprising, as the dual threat wrapped up his three-year run in college last season with a personal-best 64 receptions. If Allen's going to ...

Jacksonville Jaguars senior writer John Oehser reports that Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. says "he belongs" and said "I feel like when I put the pads on, I'm just as good as anybody," Allen said. Allen did not receive many carries in the preseason, with only two rushing attempts for 18 yards and zero touchdowns, but averaged nine yards per rush. Allen prides himself on being an elite pass-blocker and has showcased that in Jaguars training camp. Allen is currently fourth on the depth ...

Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. landed in a crowded backfield after being selected by the team in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. The Jags also selected Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten and already have Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby on the roster. Conventional wisdom would suggest Allen will face an uphill battle to make the roster, but team reporter John Shipley said he could have an early role in the offense. "Both Tuten and Allen make...