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Jaguars Bleed Talent: Offseason Grade D-
17 Mar
Summary
- Jaguars lost key players Travis Etienne Jr. and Devin Lloyd.
- Team's notable signing is depth running back Chris Rodriguez Jr.
- Garrett Podell of CBS Sports graded the Jaguars' offseason a D-.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have experienced a quiet start to free agency, marked by the departure of key players such as running back Travis Etienne Jr., linebacker Devin Lloyd, and defensive backs Greg Newsome II and Andrew Wingard. As of March 17, 2026, the team's response has been limited to signing depth running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., who is coming off a career-best season.
This lack of significant additions has drawn criticism, with CBS Sports assigning the Jaguars a D- for their offseason performance. The analysis points out that the team's losses far outweigh their gains, leaving critical needs at running back and linebacker. Furthermore, the Jaguars appear to be planning for Travis Hunter to transition into a full-time cornerback role by 2026, despite his dual-threat capabilities being a significant asset.
The team also faces future challenges, including a lack of a first-round pick in 2026 and potential trade rumors surrounding wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. With holes at cornerback, linebacker, and wide receiver, patching these issues through the upcoming draft will be difficult, especially with aspirations of repeating as AFC South champions.
