Jaguars vs. Chiefs: CB Tyson Campbell out of preseason opener

Recently-extended Jaguars starting cornerback Tyson Campbell won’t play in Jacksonville’s 2024 preseason opener against Kansas City Saturday night, the club announced.

No injury was disclosed when Campbell was placed on the list of nonparticipants. Campbell suffered an ankle injury on Day 3 of Jacksonville’s training camp but returned to team drill activity by Day 6.

Entering his fourth season as a starting cornerback with the Jaguars, Campbell signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension with Jacksonville before camp began in July.

“It’s a blessing. But at the same time, I’m doing all this to give the glory back to God and be the best at my position,” Campbell said about his deal on July 24.

“So, the work doesn’t stop. I’m still hungry, still eager and still trying to be a leader for the young guys to be able to be in a position like this.”

Jacksonville’s No. 33 overall pick in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, Campbell has recorded 203 tackles including six for loss, six interceptions, 30 defended passes, two forced fumbles, and two fumbles recoveries including one scoop-and-score.

The Jaguars previously ruled out four starters and four backups: Left guard Ezra Cleveland (leg), right tackle Anton Harrison (concussion protocol), defensive lineman Arik Armstead (knee, active/PUP list), free safety Darnell Savage Jr. (shoulder), running back Keilan Robinson (toe), offensive lineman Steven Jones (calf), defensive lineman Jordan Jefferson (ankle) and safety Andrew Wingard (knee).