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3 Most Pressing Observations Following Jaguars' Trade for Ruke Orhorhoro

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars got active before the NFL Draft, making a deal Friday afternoon to add to the defensive tackle room. The Jaguars added defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro on Friday, sending former second-round defensive tackle Maason Smith over in exchange.

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Jaguars Cut OL Cooper Hodges

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced they have waived OL Cooper Hodges on Friday. Hodges, 25, was a four-year starter at Appalachian State and a four-time All-Sun Belt selection, including first-team honors his final two seasons. The Jaguars selected him with the No.

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Instant Grade for Jaguars' Maason Smith-Ruke Orhorhoro Trade

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- James Gladstone is at it again. We have long wondered just how long it would take for Gladstone to make his first trade of the 2026 offseason, and he now delivered with a deal that sends defensive tackle Maason Smith to the Atlanta Falcons for third-year defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro.

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The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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25 Best NFL Draft Fits For the Jaguars Ranked Round-by-Round

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 2026 NFL Draft is just a few nights away, and few teams have at much at stake as the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the Jaguars do not pick until No.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

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This Pass-Rushing Prospect Makes Perfect Sense for Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The first pass-rushing name is on the board for the Jacksonville Jaguars' draft process, and it is one that makes plenty of sense.

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All-Jaguars Mock Draft Based Purely on Their Pre-Draft Meetings

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a week away, and it is time to start firing up the mock drafts. We are going to use a different exercise this time around, though.

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Fascinating Tight End Prospect Lands on Jaguars' Virtual Meetings List

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are about to let the draft process speak for itself, and the last few names are trickling in for their offseason list.

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Louis Rees-Zammit suffers fresh injury setback in blow to Bristol's play-off hopes

Wales and Bristol star Louis Rees-Zammit has been sidelined for a third time this season, after suffering a sprained knee in training.

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Jaguars' 3 Most Unpredictable Position Groups Entering 2026 NFL Draft

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- More than anything else under the new regime, the Jacksonville Jaguars are unpredictable. It started last year with the Travis Hunter trade, and it hasn't stopped since.

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Jaguars Add Another Intriguing DB to Pre-Draft Talks

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 2026 NFL Draft is officially seven days away. The Jacksonville Jaguars have done their homework on a number of prospects throughout the draft process in the form of virtual meetings and combine interviews.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

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Rest of NFL is Finally Saying What Jaguars' James Gladstone Said a Year Ago

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When the Jacksonville Jaguars made the biggest trade in franchise history last April, it said a few things. James Gladstone's 2025 gamble to trade a second-round pick and a future first-round pick to move from No.

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If Jaguars Want Dexter Lawrence, Their Timeline is Evident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- If the Jacksonville Jaguars want to make their biggest swing of the offseason (literally and figuretively) it is clear when they would have to make it.

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Jaguars Have Crafted This Perfect Opportunity for Themselves

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- While the NFL Draft is the definition of an inexact science, that doesn't mean there aren't some clear paths to follow for success.

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These 3 Jaguars Players Could Be Trade Candidates During NFL Draft

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have been no strangers to trades over the last two years. Jaguars general manager James Gladstone set the tone early in his tenure with the trade up for Travis Hunter.

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The Best Late-Round Steals in Jaguars History (And Why They Slipped)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The top picks in each NFL Draft always get the most attention, but it is Day 3 that determines just how special a draft class can be.

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Jaguars’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft

The Jacskonville Jaguars should not tiptoe around convention during the 2026 NFL Draft. Jacksonville should prioritize targeting defensive tone-setters like Derrick Moore and Chris McClellan.

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The Real Reason Travis Hunter is Playing More CB for Jaguars in 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they have a No. 1 cornerback. That cornerback, Travis Hunter, is also a player the Jaguars believe is capable of being a top wide receiver.

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Jaguars Tied to Best-Case Scenario Cornerback Prospect

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- With only a little over a week until the 2026 NFL Draft, it is almost time for teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars to close up shop and gear up for the draft.

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Travis Hunter claps back at report regarding new role with Jacksonville Jaguars

Travis Hunter was drafted No. 2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025 to play both wide receiver and cornerback. Heck, he won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Colorado doing just that.

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The Best Second-Round Gems in Jaguars History (And How They Were Found)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The second-round of the NFL Draft is the highest focus of the Jacksonville Jaguars' draft plans, so it is past time to take a look at the greatest second-round hits in franchise history.

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Viral picture of Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence with short hair debunked

It appears a picture floating around on the Internet of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with short hair is not accurate. Digital content specialist Marcel Robinson set the record straight, by posting a photo on social media with Lawrence.

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'Who told you this?': Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter questions report about position change

The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly plan to use Hunter on defense in 2026. That's news to the 2025 first-round pick.

Jaguars GM says team hasn't 'gone into' discussions about Dexter Lawrence II

Jaguars HC sends warning to rest of NFL about Trevor Lawrence

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Steelers' Jaylen Warren makes telling comment about Aaron Rodgers

Hall of Famer rips Rodgers for being 'selfish' amid Steelers uncertainty

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Jacksonville Jaguars part ways with Brian Thomas Jr. and shake up Day 2 of NFL Draft with latest trade proposal

The Jacksonville Jaguars can shake up the NFL Draft and their roster if they make these latest trade proposals happen before the draft starts by trading their star WR and adding defensive talent.