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Jaguars to activate OL Cole Van Lanen off PUP list

Jaguars activate OL Cole Van Lanen from PUP list

First seen Aug 20, 2026 · 3:34 PM UTC · last updated Aug 20 3:42 PM

Scoring Zone's Take

Cole Van Lanen's activation from the PUP list is a roster-mechanics note, not a fantasy signal in itself. He's an offensive lineman, a position that doesn't accrue standard fantasy points, so this move has no direct bearing on his own fantasy value — he was never draftable in single-QB formats and remains off the radar in this exercise too.

Where it matters is indirectly: Van Lanen returning to practice availability is a small positive for Jacksonville's offensive line depth and health as camp progresses, which is worth filing away only insofar as it touches the outlook for skill players you're drafting from that offense — quarterback, running backs, and pass catchers who benefit from better protection and blocking. With just two low-confidence, identical wire notes reporting the activation and no details on his role, snap projections, or starting chances, there's nothing concrete yet to act on.

For draft prep purposes, take no action here. Don't add or roster Van Lanen in any fantasy format, and don't adjust your valuations of Jaguars skill players based on this alone — it's too thin a data point to move the needle on, say, Trevor Lawrence's or the Jacksonville backfield's draft stock. Keep an eye on beat coverage as camp continues for any word on whether he's competing for a starting job, since that would be the trigger for reassessing the offensive line's overall quality and, by extension, a mild bump or drag on the skill-position players you're actually drafting.

The Jaguars are getting a key player back on the practice field.

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