What happened: The move comes one day after Jacksonville acquired Ewers, with that deal pending a physical. Mullens had entered the preseason as the Jaguars’ second quarterback.

Why it matters: The release positions Ewers to take over the primary backup role for the upcoming 2026 season. Mullens joins the pool of available veteran quarterbacks as teams finalize their rosters.

What to watch: Ewers’ physical and Jacksonville’s updated quarterback depth chart are the next checkpoints. Mullens’ next destination also bears watching.