Steelers Beat Jaguars in Preseason Opener

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-25 in their 2025 preseason opener at EverBank Stadium. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence performed efficiently under new offensive coordinator Liam Coen, completing all his passes before exiting the game healthy. Rookie kicker Cam Little impressed with a 70-yard field goal, while rookie Travis Hunter debuted on both offense and defense for Jacksonville, showing potential but limited impact. The Steelers rested several key players, including receiver Calvin Austin and kicker Chris Boswell, due to injuries or contract negotiations, allowing backups to take the field. Jacksonville's defense struggled to contain Steelers backup Mason Rudolph and allowed several easy drives, continuing concerns from last season. Penalties and defensive lapses remain key issues for the Jaguars as they prepare for the regular season.