Liam Coen takes a double hit with Jaguars’ loss and key injury

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ 27–17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks left more than just a disappointing scoreline. Amid offensive breakdowns and tactical recalibrations, Liam Coen, the team’s offensive coordinator, had to confront a development that complicates the road ahead. Devin Lloyd, one of the defense’s cornerstones, suffered an injury that could sideline him for several weeks.

According to EssentiallySports, the linebacker exited the game in the third quarter after a collision that resulted in a hamstring strain. While Liam Coen doesn’t oversee the defense directly, he acknowledged that Lloyd’s absence disrupts the team’s balance and forces adjustments on both sides of the ball.

A key piece off the board

Lloyd, a first-round pick in the 2022 Draft, had been solidifying his role as a key contributor in intermediate coverage and quarterback pressure. His ability to read plays and close gaps made him a defensive wildcard. Now, with Lloyd out, Liam Coen’s staff must decide whether Chad Muma steps into the starting role or if a more cautious rotation is the way forward.

Jaguars HC Liam Coen said LB Devin Lloyd had some tightness in his right leg, which kept him off the field in second half. “Came in in the second half, it tightened up on him. We tried to loosen up. He tried to go, in the second half. Just couldn’t do it.”

— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) October 12, 2025

For Liam Coen, the challenge is anything but minor. His arrival in Jacksonville came with the promise of reviving an offense that had been inconsistent. And while Trevor Lawrence continues to show flashes of maturity, the lack of rhythm in the run game and red zone miscues remain unresolved. Lloyd’s injury, though defensive, affects possession time and increases the pressure on the offense to deliver.

Jaguars must adjust fast

The Jaguars sit at 2–3 and face back-to-back matchups against the Texans and Bengals. Liam Coen knows the margin for error is shrinking and that every adjustment matters. In his press conference, he was blunt: “We have to adapt quickly and compete with what we’ve got.” That line sums up the team’s current state—urgency, resilience, and the need for every piece to click, even when one is missing.

One thing’s clear: the NFL doesn’t wait. And Liam Coen, juggling playbooks and injury reports, will have to prove his system has more than one gear. Right now, the odds aren’t in his favor, but the Jaguars will need to lean on depth and tweak the game plan. Because in this league, improvisation isn’t optional—it’s survival.

 

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