The Jacksonville Jaguars finished 2025 13-4, good enough for an AFC South title, and a 3rd seed in the postseason.

The Jaguars enter 2026 with around $5M of initial cap space against an estimated $304M league threshold. This includes 43 contracts currently on the books, plus two (Greg Newsome and Dyami Brown), set to void in early March.

Jacksonville currently holds 9 draft picks, including three 3rd round picks (two from Detroit). The Jags sent their 1st round pick to Cleveland in exchange for the #2 overall pick used for Travis Hunter.

Early Offseason Questions

  • Where does Travis Hunter fit into the equation?
  • How much of this top-rated defense can remain in 2026?

Notable Free Agents

(Spotrac’s Valuation APY)

LB Devin Lloyd ($20M)
CB Montaric Brown ($14.6M)
CB Greg Newsome ($9M)
RB Travis Etienne ($7M)
S Andrew Wingard ($6M)

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Option Decision

OT Anton Harrison

The 2023 1st-rounder out of Oklahoma has steadily improved each year, culminating with one of the best RT performances of 2025. He enters 2026 with a $19M valuation in our system, which comes in just under the $20.4M estimate for his 2027 5th year option. Jacksonville has until May 1st to decide on that salary.

Extension Candidate

WR Parker Washington

Washington has excelled in Lian Coen’s new offensive scheme, posting career numbers in every statistical category. The 23-year-old enters a contract year in 2026, currently projecting toward a 4 year, $56M extension in our system.

TE Brenton Strange

A 2nd-rounder out of Penn State, Strange enters a contract year in 2026, coming off of a career-high 60 catch, 540 yard season. He holds a 4 year, $48M valuation in our system.

Bubble Candidates

OT Walker Little

Trade Candidate

Jacksonville gave Little a 3 year, $40M extension last December, but he’s been usurped at left tackle by Cole Van Lanen, who just secured a $51M deal himself. Little’s deal holds 2 years, $25M remaining, including a fully guaranteed $12M for 2026. The Jags can free up over $7M of cap by finding a trade partner this spring.

WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Trade Candidate

The 2024 1st-rounder out of LSU saw his production cut in half (though his drops increased) in Liam Coen’s new offense, creating the possibility of a move out of town this offseason. His rookie deal has 2 years, $5M fully guaranteed remaining, plus a 5th-year option available in 2028.

TE Johnny Mundt

Release Candidate

Mundt was added on a 2 year, $5.5M free agent contract this past March, but none of his 2026 compensation is guaranteed. Jacksonville can free up $2.75M of cap by moving on here.

Potential Cap Conversions

33-year-old DL Arik Armstead holds a $19.4M cap figure in 2026. While a tack-on extension isn’t out of the question, a simple salary conversion (plus void years) can free up over $10.4M of space.

LB Foyesade Oluokun carries a $16.8M cap figure this season, with 2 years, $19M (unprotected) remaining on his deal through 2027. He’s another fringe extension candidate, but a salary conversion with void years can free up $6.6M.

Nearly all of G Patrick Mekari’s 2026 salary is fully guaranteed. Flipping most of it to a signing bonus (plus void years) can open up almost $8M of cap.

Also of note: Travon Walker holds a guaranteed $15.2M option salary in 2026. There’s potential for Jacksonville to extend him out of this, process a simple salary conversion, trade him, or do nothing.

RELATED LINKS
2026 Jaguars Salary Cap
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Spotrac’s Offseason Guide