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Jaguars Get More Good News With Chris Rodriguez Jr. Signing

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars might not be having the loudest offseason in the AFC South, but it certainly appears they are doing good business.

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3 Free Agency Signings the Jaguars Can Still Make Under the Cap

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the last teams to get on the board in free agency, but on the board they are. After the Jaguars signed running back Chris Rodriguez Jr.

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How Jaguars Signing Chris Rodriguez Jr. Impacts Their NFL Draft Plans

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars' running back room is set to look a good bit different in 2026. The Jaguars signed their first free agent of the offseason on Thursday by adding former Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., their direct answer to Travis Etienne departing for a deal with the New Orleans Saints.

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Why the Jaguars believe Chris Rodriguez Jr. can help replace Travis Etienne

When the Jacksonville Jaguars allowed Travis Etienne Jr. to leave in free agency, it immediately raised a major question about their offense. Etienne had been the engine of Jacksonville’s rushing attack in 2025, finishing with 1,107 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns while handling a heavy workload out of the backfield.

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Biggest Winners, Losers Of Jaguars Signing Chris Rodriguez Jr.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars made their first big move of the 2026 free agency period on Wednesday, signing former Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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Jaguars' Quintin Morris Elaborates on New Deal, Growth With Franchise

When the Jacksonville Jaguars hired Liam Coen in the offseason, the expectation was that his creative prowess as an offensive play-caller would lead to successful moments throughout the year.

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Jaguars Are Rightfully Putting Their Trust in Liam Coen

How things have changed so far in one offseason for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars are in a whole different position than they were when their season ended last season.

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Free Agency Reshaped the Jaguars' AFC South Outlook

The Jacksonville Jaguars did the most in free agency given their limited cap space, but it's hard to look at this team's projected roster and expect to build off the success they found in 2025.

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3 Observations on the Jaguars Adding Chris Rodriguez Jr.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a Jacksonville Jaguar. The Jaguars made their first signing of the 2026 offseason by adding the Washington Commanders running back on a two-year deal, with the 26-year-old running back fresh off the best year of his career.

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Instant Grade on Jaguars Signing RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have struck their first deal of the 2026 offseason. The Jaguars agreed to terms with veteran running back Chris Rodriguez Jr.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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Report: Chris Rodriguez signs with Jacksonville Jaguars, reunites with Liam Coen

Former Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is signing a two-year, $12 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The signing comes just hours after he was non-tendered by Washington, the team that drafted him in 2023.

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Flexibility Is the Key to the Jaguars' Success Next Season

The Jacksonville Jaguars headed into free agency with insufficient cap space to bring back a lot of their important players. Free agency has now officially begun, and the worst-case scenario has come to pass.

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How Jaguars Re-Signing Montaric Brown Impacts Their NFL Draft Plans

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have certainly not made a big splash by any means in the early days of free agency, but that doesn't mean things haven't changed.

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3 Hard Takeaways From Jaguars' First Two Days of Free Agency

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are in an interesting spot through the first 48-plus hours of free agency. The Jaguars are one of just three teams that have yet to sign an outside free agent, though it is not as if the Jaguars have done nothing.

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Jaguars Predicted to Replace Travis Etienne Jr. with 1,400-Yard RB

Travis Etienne Jr. and the Jacksonville Jaguars had their 2025 season ended with a wild-card round loss to the Buffalo Bills. Falling well short of a Super Bowl, Jacksonville still went 13-4 during the regular season and secured the AFC South title for the first time since 2022.

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The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of 2024 season?

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Adam Schefter addresses Brian Thomas Jr. trade rumors

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. remains the subject of trade rumors.

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'Going To Miss You': Trevor Lawrence Reacts to Departure of Jaguars Teammate

The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering a new chapter after a major change in their backfield. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence shared an emotional reaction after longtime teammate Travis Etienne departed the team during NFL free agency.

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Reports: Jaguars could deal WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. could be traded this offseason if general manager James Gladstone hears an offer to his liking, according to reports.

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Jaguars’ $1.4B ‘Stadium Of The Future’ $100M Over Budget—City Trapped For 30 Years With No Exit

Cranes stand over downtown Jacksonville as crews work day and night on a stadium renovation with no direct precedent. The “Stadium of the Future” broke ground in February 2025 with a $1.4 billion budget, a transparent canopy meant to reduce Florida heat by 70 percent, and a 30-year lease that commits the city through 2054.

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Have Jags changed their minds about future of Brian Thomas Jr.?

Have Jaguars changed their minds about the future of Brian Thomas Jr.?

Thomas may be seen as surplus to requirements in Jacksonville after the club acquired wide receiver Jakobi Meyers ahead of this past fall's trade deadline.

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Trevor Lawrence Reacts to Bad News for Jaguars

There were rumors last year that the Jacksonville Jaguars were ready to let Travis Etienne go, but it did not happen. It turned out to be the best decision for the Jaguars, as they were able to make the most of the 27-year-old running back who, together with longtime teammate and quarterback Trevor Lawrence, helped them reach the postseason again.