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3 Travis Etienne Replacements the Jaguars Must Now Pursue

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost their first big free agent. Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Travis Etienne is set to sign a four-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, leading to a post-Etienne world the Jaguars must now navigate.

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Grading the Jaguars' Re-Signing of Dennis Gardeck

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars brought Dennis Gardeck back into the fold on Monday, continuing a trend of retaining key pieces. So, what grade do we give the Jaguars for re-signing Gardeck?

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Travis Etienne signs $52 million contract with new team

Travis Etienne is heading back home after four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Etienne is signing a four-year, $52 million contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple reports.

Travis Etienne News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

Saints To Sign RB Travis Etienne

Running back Travis Etienne is coming off the free agent market. The ex-Jaguar will sign with the Saints, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Etienne will ink a four-year, $52MM pact, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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How many of the 50 players in NFL history to rack up at least 100 tackles-for-loss in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

2 best players Jaguars must target during 2026 NFL free agency

The Jacksonville Jaguars burst onto the scene to become one of the best teams in the AFC last season. The team went 13-4, and a revitalized Trevor Lawrence led them to earning a division title just one year after a four-win season.

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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.

James Gladstone News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / March 9

James Gladstone Keeps Another Key Jaguars Free Agent

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- For the second time on Monday, the Jacksonville Jaguars kept another key piece of their defense before free agency. The Jaguars announced the re-signing of linebacker Dennis Gardeck on Monday, making him the second free agency retained before the tampering period after cornerback Montaric Brown.

Montaric Brown News / Field Level Media / March 9

Jaguars re-signing CB Montaric Brown to 3-year, $33M deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms with cornerback Montaric Brown on a three-year, $33 million contract on Monday. Brown, 26, a seventh-round draft pick in 2022, was set to enter free agency before agreeing to the deal confirmed to ESPN by his agents at Milk & Honey Sports.

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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.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Jaguars keep standout CB from free agency with $33 million contract agreement

The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to add in NFL free agency after a 13-win season and an AFC South title. They got started early Monday morning by keeping one of the unsung heroes of their defense.

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One Big-Money Defensive Back Who Makes Sense for Jaguars

With the NFL free agency tampering period officially opening up and deals being official on Wednesday, the Jaguars are going to have to make tough decisions on their free agents.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / March 9

Inside the Jaguars' TE Room Ahead of Free Agency

The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading into free agency as one of the bottom ten teams with the least amount of money to spend. This is troubling for a team looking to repeat the success they found last season.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / March 9

Three Final Predictions Ahead of Jaguars Free Agency

Monday is the official start of free agency in the NFL as the legal tampering period begins at noon Eastern. Teams and players will agree on new contracts that won’t officially be accepted by the league office until the start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 11, at 4 pm Eastern.

Brian Thomas News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Insider pours cold water on Jaguars’ Brian Thomas Jr. trade buzz

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t ready to move on from their rising star just yet. Despite a whirlwind of trade rumors swirling around wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 8

49ers Interested In CB Montaric Brown & LB Kaden Elliss

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler mentions that the 49ers are expected to have interest in Jaguars free agent CB Montaric Brown should he hit the open market next week.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 8

Jaguars Unlikely To Trade WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Jonathan Jones notes that the Jaguars value former first-round WR Brian Thomas Jr., adding that it would be a surprise if he were traded this offseason.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / March 8

Jaguars Pre-Free Agency Mock Draft: Projecting Top Needs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars will bring us some big-time clarity in the coming days and weeks. With the start of the legal tampering period set for Monday, the Jaguars will quickly find out who they need to replace and how they are going to do so.

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Jaguars Salary Cap Review: Cap Space, Dead Money and New Contracts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have been hard at work to get into position to get under the cap, but there is still more work to be done in the coming days.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / March 8

What to Expect from the Jaguars When Legal Tampering Finally Begins

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In 24 hours from this writing, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the rest of the NFL will enter the legal tampering period. While the Jaguars and general manager James Gladstone won't see moves be made official until Wednesday when the new league year begins, Monday will represent the true start of free agency.

Devin Lloyd News / Gridiron Heroics / March 7

'Has Desirable Physical Traits': 2025 NFL Pro Bowler Expected to ‘Break the Bank’ in Free Agency

The upcoming NFL free agency period could place Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd at the center of significant attention. After developing into one of the league’s most productive defenders, Lloyd is widely expected to command strong interest from teams seeking impact players at the linebacker position.

Jourdan Lewis News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7

Jaguars Restructured Contract Of CB Jourdan Lewis

According to Aaron Wilson, the Jaguars have restructured the contract of veteran CB Jourdan Lewis, who ended the year on injured reserve. Wilson adds that the details of the restructure include converting $7.7 million of base salary into a signing bonus, lowering the salary to $1.3 million, and adding 2028-2030 void years for proration purposes.