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The Jacksonville Jaguars look to have a very strong offense this season.
Coming off a year in which they finished sixth in the NFL in scoring, the Jaguars' offense is looking to build upon that success in 2026. Now in Year 2 under head coach Liam Coen and offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, the Jaguars no longer need to learn a new offense, but will be able to focus on mastering it.
With an MVP-level quarterback in Trevor Lawrence and an elite group of wide receivers, Jacksonville's passing offense should be among the best in the league.
The running game is less of a sure thing after Travis Etienne Jr. left the Jags for the New Orleans Saints in free agency. Jacksonville is rolling with the talented but unproven Bhayshul Tuten as its new top running back. While at least one prominent analyst believes Tuten can be a star, many expect the Jaguars' running back group to be a weak link in 2026.
One player who will be a huge asset in both the Jaguars' passing and running games is tight end Brenton Strange, who has become one of Lawrence's most reliable targets as well as being one of the top run-blocking TEs in the league.
Strange has become such a valuable piece of Jacksonville's offense that the team rewarded him with a big-money contract extension this offseason, making him one of the highest-paid TEs in the NFL.
While Strange is steadily climbing up the rankings, he still hasn't cracked the top 10. In its article ranking the top 32 tight ends for 2026, PFF has Strange at number 11.
While many of the best tight ends in the league are known primarily for their receiving prowess, PFF credits Strange for his blocking as well as pass-catching skills.
"Strange had the best year of his young career in his third season with the Jaguars. His 73.4 PFF run-blocking grade placed fifth among all tight ends in the league, while his 77.6 PFF receiving grade was 11th. Strange also averaged 1.70 yards per route run, the 10th-best rate for tight ends."
It is Strange's complete game that makes him such a valuable piece of Jacksonville's offense. His ability as a blocker should be a huge help in the running game as the Jaguars move on from Etienne.
Not only will Strange be counted on to be a big part of Jacksonville's passing and rushing attacks, but he will also serve as a mentor to the Jaguars' TE room. Even though he is only 25 years old, Strange is the established veteran of the group and will be tasked with helping the development of rookies Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol.
Jacksonville was smart to lock Strange up for the long term. He is only scratching the surface of his potential and will be instrumental as the Jaguars attempt to silence their doubters and prove they are more than just a one-year wonder.
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Coming off a year in which they finished sixth in the NFL in scoring, the Jaguars' offense is looking to build upon that success in 2026. Now in Year 2 under head coach Liam Coen and offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, the Jaguars no longer need to learn a new offense, but will be able to focus on mastering it.
With an MVP-level quarterback in Trevor Lawrence and an elite group of wide receivers, Jacksonville's passing offense should be among the best in the league.
The running game is less of a sure thing after Travis Etienne Jr. left the Jags for the New Orleans Saints in free agency. Jacksonville is rolling with the talented but unproven Bhayshul Tuten as its new top running back. While at least one prominent analyst believes Tuten can be a star, many expect the Jaguars' running back group to be a weak link in 2026.
One player who will be a huge asset in both the Jaguars' passing and running games is tight end Brenton Strange, who has become one of Lawrence's most reliable targets as well as being one of the top run-blocking TEs in the league.
Strange has become such a valuable piece of Jacksonville's offense that the team rewarded him with a big-money contract extension this offseason, making him one of the highest-paid TEs in the NFL.
While Strange is steadily climbing up the rankings, he still hasn't cracked the top 10. In its article ranking the top 32 tight ends for 2026, PFF has Strange at number 11.
PFF Credits Strange's Complete Game
While many of the best tight ends in the league are known primarily for their receiving prowess, PFF credits Strange for his blocking as well as pass-catching skills.
"Strange had the best year of his young career in his third season with the Jaguars. His 73.4 PFF run-blocking grade placed fifth among all tight ends in the league, while his 77.6 PFF receiving grade was 11th. Strange also averaged 1.70 yards per route run, the 10th-best rate for tight ends."
It is Strange's complete game that makes him such a valuable piece of Jacksonville's offense. His ability as a blocker should be a huge help in the running game as the Jaguars move on from Etienne.
Final Thoughts
Not only will Strange be counted on to be a big part of Jacksonville's passing and rushing attacks, but he will also serve as a mentor to the Jaguars' TE room. Even though he is only 25 years old, Strange is the established veteran of the group and will be tasked with helping the development of rookies Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol.
Jacksonville was smart to lock Strange up for the long term. He is only scratching the surface of his potential and will be instrumental as the Jaguars attempt to silence their doubters and prove they are more than just a one-year wonder.
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