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With NFL free agency at a near standstill, we will be evaluating the current state of each Jacksonville Jaguars' position group, specifically, where things stand and whether or not more moves need to be made.
Compared to the rest of the league, it's been a very quiet free agency period for the Jaguars. GM James Gladstone recently explained the reason behind that, and it has to do with the 2027 compensatory draft picks the Jaguars are projected to land. I would also guess that the Jaguars' tight salary cap situation isn't helping things either in that regard.
So the best avenue for addressing their remaining needs likely comes in the NFL draft, where the Jaguars have 11 picks -- including four in the top 100 -- and flexibility, allowing the board to dictate which direction they go at each selection.
Up next in our review are the safeties. If you missed our other positional reviews, you can find them below.
Wingard started 16 games for the Jaguars last season, but Jacksonville is still positioned well to absorb his absence, with Antonio Johnson stepping into a full-time starting role.
As last season progressed, Johnson's role increased, with it becoming very difficult to keep him off the field. In coverage, Johnson held pass catchers to under 10 yards per reception this season, and came away with five interceptions and three pass breakups, according to PFF.
For depth, Jacksonville can turn to Caleb Ransaw and Rayuan Lane to step into larger roles. Both players were drafted by the Jaguars just last April. We also saw a fair amount of three safety looks from the Jaguars under Anthony Campanile. That third spot on the depth chart will presumably be up for grabs this summer.
The urgency with which Gladstone addresses this position may be dependent on his confidence in Lane and Ransaw to provide depth and fill that third safety role.
With 11 selections, the Jaguars have the ability to add to any position in the NFL draft -- so we can't rule out an addition -- but safety doesn't have to be a priority.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: NFL free agency: Evaluating safety position for Jaguars
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Compared to the rest of the league, it's been a very quiet free agency period for the Jaguars. GM James Gladstone recently explained the reason behind that, and it has to do with the 2027 compensatory draft picks the Jaguars are projected to land. I would also guess that the Jaguars' tight salary cap situation isn't helping things either in that regard.
So the best avenue for addressing their remaining needs likely comes in the NFL draft, where the Jaguars have 11 picks -- including four in the top 100 -- and flexibility, allowing the board to dictate which direction they go at each selection.
Up next in our review are the safeties. If you missed our other positional reviews, you can find them below.
- Quarterbacks
- Running backs
- Wide receivers
- Tight ends
- Offensive line
- Defensive tackles
- Defensive ends
- Linebackers
- Cornerbacks
Jaguars' safeties under contract after free agency
- Eric Murray
- Antonio Johnson
- Claeb Ransaw
- Rayuan Lane
- Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig
- Trevian Thomas
Jaguars' free agency moves at safety
- Free agent Andrew Wingard signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
What is the need at safety for the Jaguars after free agency?
Wingard started 16 games for the Jaguars last season, but Jacksonville is still positioned well to absorb his absence, with Antonio Johnson stepping into a full-time starting role.
As last season progressed, Johnson's role increased, with it becoming very difficult to keep him off the field. In coverage, Johnson held pass catchers to under 10 yards per reception this season, and came away with five interceptions and three pass breakups, according to PFF.
For depth, Jacksonville can turn to Caleb Ransaw and Rayuan Lane to step into larger roles. Both players were drafted by the Jaguars just last April. We also saw a fair amount of three safety looks from the Jaguars under Anthony Campanile. That third spot on the depth chart will presumably be up for grabs this summer.
The urgency with which Gladstone addresses this position may be dependent on his confidence in Lane and Ransaw to provide depth and fill that third safety role.
With 11 selections, the Jaguars have the ability to add to any position in the NFL draft -- so we can't rule out an addition -- but safety doesn't have to be a priority.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: NFL free agency: Evaluating safety position for Jaguars
Continue reading...
