Jaguars place CB B.J. Green II on injured reserve; add LB Jack Kiser to active roster

A defensive roster change was confirmed in the Week 2 injury/transaction coverage: B.J. Green II to IR and Kiser promoted to replace depth lost on the active roster; Ojulari was added to the practice squad.

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- B.J. Green II placed on injured reserve with elbow injury — will miss at least four games starting Week 2.
- LB Jack Kiser signed to the active roster from the practice squad.
- DE B.J. Ojulari signed to the Jaguars’ practice squad.
- Source reported transactions and injury status via NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, relayed in Heavy.com.
- Green was a promising camp performer; his absence opens reps for backup corners and nickel options.
- Promoting Kiser increases linebacker depth for special teams and defensive packages.
- Adding Ojulari to the practice squad provides pass-rush depth insurance and developmental runway.
- Head coach Liam Coen described the Week 2 injury report as "as good as they come" for most players.
- Coen expects WR Brian Thomas Jr. to play through a shoulder issue.
- All 53 active roster players practiced Wednesday except Green, per the report.

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