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The Jacksonville Jaguars only have a few more weeks to re-sign any impending free agents before they hit the open market in mid-March. One of those free agents, cornerback Greg Newsome II, joined the team via a midseason trade. It’s tough to weigh Newsome’s most recent campaign (up-and-down) against the first few years of his career (generally positive), but there’s no doubt that the 2021 first-round pick has talent. Perhaps he’d flourish in Jacksonville with more time to learn Anthony
Campanile’s system. Let us know how you feel in the comments!
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Jacksonville Jaguars News
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How did you become a Jaguars fan? (Big Cat Country)
Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How you became a fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are at the crossroads of Devin and Lloyd (Big Cat Country)
Gladstone took a big swing on Travis Hunter, later making an excellent deadline trade for Jakobi Meyers. He’s now up to bat for the third big time as a general manager. Will Gladstone swing or will he miss? Either way, this offseason for Jacksonville starts as soon as the decision is made on the potentially $60 million linebacker who wears number zero.
An Overdue Roster Question: Do the Jaguars Need a Developmental QB? (Big Cat Country)
For Jacksonville fans, this isn’t about replacing Trevor. It’s about protecting the investment. For years, the Jaguars were searching for “the guy.” Now that they have him, roster construction shifts from desperation to sustainability. Smart franchises draft quarterbacks not because they’re unsure, but because they’re prepared. And if 2026 is the year they quietly add one, it won’t be reactionary. It won’t be panic. It will be planned, a controlled build.
NFL Draft Positions the Jaguars Will Focus On at the Combine (Jaguars on SI)
The Jaguars have starting linebacker Devin Lloyd set to be a free agent in just a few weeks, and the options to replace him currently would come down to either Ventrell Miller or Jack Kiser — or a veteran addition. If the Jaguars want to get ahead of the curve on Lloyd’s departure and Foyesade Oluokun’s eventual departure, they would be wise to keep tabs on what looks to be a strong linebacker class throughout the week.
Jaguars NFL combine questions: Travis Etienne, trades and roster moves (Florida Times-Union)
Etienne’s camp will definitely be angling for more term, overall money and guaranteed money, but Williams’ number could be good news for the Jaguars. Maybe the running back market will be tepid enough for the Jaguars to keep the door open for an Etienne return.
The Way-Too-Early 2026 NFL Power Rankings (The Ringer)
Without a first-round pick and with little projected cap space, Jacksonville doesn’t have the resources to change its roster much this offseason—but it doesn’t need to. The Jaguars got the best out of just about every player—aside from receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who regressed in his second year—on the team last season.
10 players who just missed the 2025 PFF 101 (PFF)
Washington’s main contributions in his first couple of seasons came as a return specialist, as he didn’t exactly wow anyone as a receiver. Year 3 was the big breakout year for the former Penn State product, as he set new career highs in both PFF grade (82.6) and receiving grade (85.6). On the season, Washington caught 69 passes for 996 yards and six touchdowns and continued to be a dominant returner with two punt return touchdowns.
Regrading Every Deal from the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline (Bleacher Report)
The Jaguars needed to replenish a banged-up receiving corps at the deadline. They landed on Jakobi Meyers, a solid choice given his top-flight production and the low costs of acquiring him.
5 Under-the-Radar NFL Free Agents Who Could Be Steals on the 2026 Market (Bleacher Report)
While Newsome was inconsistent during his 12 games in Jacksonville—playing just 60 percent of the team’s defensive snaps and allowing a career-worst five touchdowns in that span—he did contribute 29 tackles and an interception while helping the Jags win an AFC South title.
Big Cat Country Editor’s Pick
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Albert Breer’s Players to Watch at the NFL Combine Include Only One QB (Sports Illustrated)
And, finally, there are two positions that, to me, are more wide open than others: running back and defensive back. On the former, Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson and Arkansas’s Mike Washington Jr. are expected to test really well, and both sit on that Day 2/Day 3 fringe, where a great couple of days might push one or the other into the bottom of the third round. And on the latter, both Purdue S Dillon Thieneman and Tennessee CB Colton Hood can make a move within the top 50 or so.
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