Let’s explore the big question facing Devin Lloyd and the Jaguars’ linebackers during training camp.

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ rookies have already reported for training camp on July 19th. The veterans will arrive on July 22nd, and the first practice will take place on July 23rd.

So with training camp almost here, we are taking a position-by-position look at the Jaguars‘ roster, specifically examining the one big question that faces each unit.

Up next are the linebackers. If you missed any of our other previews, you can find them below.

Can Anthony Campanile’s defense help Devin Lloyd reach another level?

Anthony Campanile’s coaching background at the NFL level is rooted in the linebacker position. Most recently, he was the linebackers coach for the 2024 season with the Green Bay Packers, where Quay Walker and rookie Edgerrin Cooper impressed in Campanile’s one season with the team.

As a rookie, Cooper was among PFF’s highest-graded linebackers last season. He was also a two-time NFC Defensive Player of the Week, and he was the NFC Rookie of the month in December.

Walker, meanwhile, had arguably his best season in the NFL. There was a four-game stretch prior to Walker injuring his ankle in Week 15, where he was doing a bit of everything for the Green Bay defense, ranking among the best at the linebacker position during that span of games in yards per catch allowed, quarterback pressures, and run stops.

As Cooper and Walker did, can Lloyd take another step under Campanile and his defense?

Lloyd finished the 2024 season making 106 of his 111 tackle attempts, and he was among PFF’s highest-graded linebackers in the run game. In coverage, he allowed 11.6 yards per catch with one interception and one pass breakup.

In Campanile’s defense, where multiplicity and throwing a variety of looks at opposing offenses will be a key element, Lloyd’s versatility could be a real weapon in this scheme.

“We’re excited about him,” said Liam Coen earlier this offseason. “A guy that we see we can do some things with. We do feel excited about some of his versatility and experience.”

Lloyd is entering the final year of his rookie deal. The Jaguars did not pick up his fifth-year option for the 2026 season, which makes him a free agent next offseason, although Jacksonville certainly can extend him at any time.