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Former Jaguars playing in Super Bowl LX (Big Cat Country)
Jacksonville’s former 70th overall pick was waived during final roster cuts and claimed by the Colts in late August. Muma suited up for five games but bounced between the active roster and the practice squad until the Patriots signed him to their own active roster in December. We probably
won’t see him at linebacker unless a New England starter gets hurt, but keep an eye out for #49 on special teams.
What to Know and Where to Watch NFL Honors: Coen, Lawrence Finalists (Jaguars.com)
Liam Coen and Trevor Lawrence are finalists for three of the NFL’s most-prestigious honors – honors that will be announced Thursday night in San Francisco, capping a Super Bowl/Pro Bowl week in which the Jaguars were heavily involved in multiple postseason honors.
5 Jaguars who didn’t live up to expectations in the 2025 season (Black & Teal)
Little was the Week 1 starter at left tackle in 2025. Early on, it was clear that he was outmatched. The Houston, Texas native struggled so badly that he was eventually benched in favor of Cole Van Lanen. He got a chance to prove himself at right guard late in the season, but he was once again unremarkable.
Common Trend Seems to Be Emerging for Jaguars in Early Mock Drafts (Jaguars on SI)
A common selection for the Jaguars in mock drafts thus far has been, above all else, one name: Texas Tech defensive tackle Lee Hunter. With the Jaguars not having a selection until No. 56, they are not included in many mock drafts. But for those that do dive into the second round, the Jaguars have seen Hunter’s name pop up quite a few times.
Jaguars’ 2025 Positional Review: Linebacker (Action Sports Jax)
This season, he was a little overshadowed by Lloyd’s production, but Oluokun still finished sixth in Run-Stop % (9.7%) and third in PBUs (6) among linebackers, according to Pro Football Focus. His two forced fumbles ranked Top-5 as well. Oluokun is the very definition of a three-down linebacker, making plays in coverage and against the run.
Patriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl: What Jaguars can learn from matchup (Florida Times-Union)
The Seahawks drafted Walker at No. 41 in 2022 and Zach Charbonnet (injured) No. 52 in 2023 and the Patriots selected TreVeyon Henderson No. 38 last year. Something to keep in mind if the Jaguars lose Etienne.
2026 NFL Free Agency: Top landing spots for the five best running backs (PFF)
New [Cardinals] head coach Mike LaFleur brings with him the experience of working under Sean McVay, and the diverse offensive philosophy that comes with it. Last season, the Rams ran the eighth-most outside runs in the NFL during the regular season, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Etienne would flourish in a scheme that systematically attacks the outside, evidenced by his 90.5 PFF rushing grade on outside runs since entering the league.
2026 NFL Free Agency: Predicting the highest-paid free agent at every position (PFF)
As offenses have become more creative with how they manipulate defenses with personnel and disguise, the necessity to have an all-around talent at linebacker, capable of being effective on an every-down basis, has become vital. Devin Lloyd is just that.
2026 NFL free agency: Players each team should prioritize this offseason (CBS Sports)
Jacksonville’s biggest need is on the back end of the defense, even if Travis Hunter is going to play more cornerback in Year 2 than he did before getting hurt as a rookie. The Jags are pretty set at corner, so safety seems like the way to go. [Jalen] Thompson is a really nice player who could be a good fit for Anthony Campanile’s unit.
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Drumroll, please!
The 12 X Factors That Could Decide Super Bowl LX (The Ringer)
Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III is one of the better defensive backs in the league, with the physicality and ball skills to disrupt any receiver. But if Darnold sees him matched up with Smith-Njigba or Shaheed without any help over the top, I expect we’ll see Darnold take some deep chances against him. Davis leads the playoffs in defensive pass interference calls, with three, and has cost his defense 63 yards on those calls. A double move is almost certainly coming against Davis, and he’ll have to be his most disciplined to avoid being called for another backbreaking penalty.
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