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Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Why the Jaguars’ 2026 season won’t be like 2018 (Big Cat Country)
The Sacksonville defense was obviously due for regression in turnover margin (they ended up falling from fifth-best in 2017 to third-worst in 2018), but they also worsened in sack margin (from second-best to fifth-worst). Tough look given the nickname. In fact, according to Sharp Football Analysis, their -18 differential in forced sacks from 2017 to 2018 was the largest year-to-year difference for any NFL team in 30 years.
Tweets of the week: ‘Best is yet to come’ (Big Cat Country)
Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter.
Jaguars NFL free agency: Should they re-sign Montaric Brown? (Florida Times-Union)
With Hunter slated to take on a larger role defensively next season, the Jaguars may not find the urgency needed to fill the second corner spot right away. If the team signs Brown to an extension, it essentially would lock him in as one of the starting corners without much competition fairly allowed.
Jaguars’ Defense set for massive roster turnover in 2026 (Action Sports Jax)
This year, the Jaguars will face some tough decisions as only 60% of defensive snaps are set to return, the fourth lowest mark in the NFL. There’s some pretty big names that come along with that, namely Devin Lloyd and Montaric Brown.
3 Things That Must Happen This Offseason for Jaguars to Return to Playoffs (Jaguars on SI)
Brown and Newsome are both set to be free agents next month if the Jaguars don’t sign them to long-term deals. If the Jaguars lose both, that is nearly 1,200 snaps the Jaguars have to replace in the secondary. Hunter playing more defensive snaps will solve some of that, but he will play offense as well, so the Jaguars will need to add multiple pieces to fill out the room.
2026 NFL offseason: Free agency, draft questions for all 32 teams (ESPN)
The Jaguars must make getting the quarterback on the ground a priority; they ranked third in QB pressures (222) but 27th in sacks (32) in 2025. This year’s class of edge rushers is regarded to be pretty deep, which is good since Jacksonville doesn’t have a first-round pick because of the Travis Hunter trade last year. Could the Jags get involved in the pursuit of the Raiders’ Maxx Crosby?
Best trade fits for Maxx Crosby: Potential landing spots for Pro Bowl pass rusher (NFL.com)
The Jaguars made big strides in 2025, winning the division after having just four victories in 2024, but their pass rush needs a boost if they want to continue that upward trajectory next season. Jacksonville just ranked 21st in pass defense and 27th in sacks, with Josh Hines-Allen leading the way with eight QB takedowns. Crosby would provide a much-needed boost to the defensive line and another dynamic pass rusher opposite Hines-Allen. With Crosby, the Jags could be true Super Bowl contenders.
Overlooked Veterans Every Team Must Prioritize in 2026 NFL Free Agency (Bleacher Report)
Like all the veteran players on this list, Wingard isn’t a star. But he’s a physical safety who can hold his own against the pass who just held down the back end of the defense capably for a 13-win Jaguars team.
Every NFL team’s biggest roster decision entering 2026 (PFF)
Lloyd’s fit as the centerpiece in Anthony Campanile’s defense is obvious, and he helped the unit sit sixth in EPA per play. But with the Jaguars having negative cap space and without any major deals to restructure, it may be an uphill battle to keep Lloyd — who should have a massive market at only 27 years old.
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Tennessee Titans finalize 2026 coaching staff (Music City Miracles)
The Tennessee Titans announced their 2026 coaching staff under Robert Saleh this afternoon. The new staff features just three holdovers from Brian Callahan’s 2025 staff: special teams coordinator John Fassel, tight ends coach Luke Stocker, and defensive backs coach Tony Oden. It also includes Saleh’s cousin, Ahmed Saleh, as a defensive assistant and Mike Borgonzi’s brother, Dave Borgonzi, as the linebackers coach.
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