Nov 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

3 Best Moves Jaguars Made in 2025

Originally posted on Jacksonville Jaguars on SI
By John Shipley | Last updated Jan 22, 2026 11:30 AM ET

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are fresh off one of the best regular seasons in franchise history, and they could not have gotten there without a few key moves made along the way.

So, what were the best moves the Jaguars' leadership regime of general manager James Gladstone, head coach Liam Coen, and executive vice president of football operations Tony Boselli made to help the Jaguars go 13-4 and win the AFC South? We break down the three best below.

Jakobi Meyers Trade

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When the Jaguars traded for Jakobi Meyers before the trade deadline, they were in a weird spot. They were 5-3 but just barely escaped Las Vegas with an overtime win, while star rookie Travis Hunter was lost due to a knee injury. Facing serious issues at receiver and not far removed from a two-game losing streak, the Jaguars traded a fourth- and sixth-round pick for Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.

With Meyers on the last year of his deal and nine games left in the season, the trade meant an audition for Meyers in a long-term role. He responded with a terrific start with the Jaguars, serving as the security blanket Trevor Lawrence had long needed in the middle of the field. Before the Meyers trade, the Jaguars ranked No. 24 and No. 28 in dropback EPA/Play and Success Rate. After the trade, they ranked No. 3 and No. 4.

Adding Jourdan Lewis

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It was a minor surprise when the first free agent the Jaguars signed was a nickel cornerback in Jourdan Lewis. Lewis was fresh off a fantastic season with the Dallas Cowboys, but Darnell Savage and Jarrian Jones were already on the roster. Well, Lewis made it clear pretty quickly why the Jaguars made him a top priority in March.

Lewis was the team's best defensive back all training camp and then had a dominant start to the season in 2025. Injuries in the middle and the end of the season meant the Jaguars were without him for a few stretches, but he was amongst the NFL's most productive cover guys when healthy. He was also instrumental to the Jaguars' culture change inside the facility. He might be a future coach when his p layi ng days are over.

Drafting LeQuint Allen

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The Jaguars saw each of their top three draft picks deal with injuries over the course of the season, but they still saw several rookies make a big impact. Perhaps no rookie made a bigger impact than 7th-round running back LeQuint Allen Jr., though.

Allen was never a focal point as a pass-catcher or ball-carrier for the Jaguars, but his value was clear and went beyond any box score. Allen was one of the best pass-blocking running backs in the entire NFL and was also a top special teams player, forcing two fumbles on kickoff coverage unit during his rookie season.

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