Jacksonville Jaguars nose tackle DaVon Hamilton suffered a torn quad in Sunday’s 42-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts and is expected to be out for the season, according to Sporting News. The 335-pound Hamilton went down with a right knee injury in the second quarter of the Week 8 game on Nov. 1, 2026, and did not return, according to Yahoo Sports.
The injury strips Jacksonville of one of its most experienced interior defenders just as the Jaguars sit near the Nov. 10 trade deadline, a timeline that now carries added urgency for the team’s front office.
What The Team And Reports Said
Sporting News reported that Hamilton suffered a torn quad during Sunday’s win and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. No specific recovery timeline has been given. One outlet described the loss as “a massive hole for Jacksonville,” underscoring how significant Hamilton’s presence had been on the interior of the defensive line.
Coach Liam Coen said after the game, “Extremely, extremely difficult. There’s not many better humans, better competitors, team guys. … I can’t say enough about him.”
Defensive Tackle Help Jacksonville May Pursue
The Jaguars already needed depth at defensive tackle before Hamilton went down, according to Sporting News. His season-ending injury now makes that need more pressing, with the report indicating Jacksonville is likely to pursue defensive tackle help ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. No specific trade targets or roster moves have been announced.
Hamilton’s Role This Season
Hamilton has served as Jacksonville’s nose tackle, anchoring the interior of the defensive line at 335 pounds. His absence is expected to test the Jaguars’ run defense moving forward, according to ESPN‘s recap of Sunday’s game. No corresponding depth chart replacement has been officially named.
What’s Next
Jacksonville’s roster situation along the defensive line is likely to come into sharper focus as the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaches. Any further updates on Hamilton’s recovery timeline or the Jaguars’ plans to address the position would come from the team or from reporters covering the trade deadline.
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