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Championship Sunday Will Be Full of Former Jaguars

Originally posted on Jacksonville Jaguars on SI
By John Shipley | Last updated Jan 19, 2026 4:44 PM ET

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars' season ended last week, but a handful of former Jaguars are still playing for a shot to go to the Super Bowl.

So, which former key Jaguars will play in the AFC and NFC Championship games? We break it down below.

Evan Engram

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One of the best tight ends in franchise history, the Jaguars moved on from Evan Engram this past offseason and opted to promote Brenton Strange to the No. 1 tight end role. Engram had a record-breaking 114-catch season in 2023. This year with the Denver Broncos, Engram has caught 50 passes for 461 yards and one touchdown catch, while Strange's development became part of his legacy with the Jaguars.

“Brenton is beyond ready, just the way he practices, the way he works. I think I do give a lot of credit to Evan," Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence said in April. "I think him—Brenton’s a hard worker naturally, but coming in and being behind Evan and having that kind of guy to look up to and as far as Evan's work ethic and being out there early, staying late, putting in all the extra time, I think Benton really fell in line with that and has kept that going. That piece of it makes you feel really good about him because he's doing everything the right way, and then obviously his talent on the field.

Darious Williams

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Darious Williams was a big piece of the Jaguars' 2022 playoff run. Signed that offseason from the Los Angeles Rams, Williams started the year as the nickel cornerback before moving to his more natural spot outside. He played all 36 possible games with the Jaguars during his two-year run, recording four interceptions in 2023. He is back with the Rams for a second stint and will look to win his second ring with the franchise.

Doug Marrone

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Oh, Doug Marrone. The coach who once took the Jaguars to the AFC Championship Game and within minutes of their first Super Bowl apperance is with the New England Patriots as their offensive line coach. Marrone was well-liked in Jacksonville and seems to have found new life back as an offensive line coach.

K'Lavon Chaisson

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One of the Jaguars' two first-round picks in 2020, K'Lavon Chaisson has hit his stride since leaving the franchise. Chaisson had five sacks in 2024 with the Las Vegas Raiders before 7.5 sacks this season, including three sacks in two playoff games this season. Chaisson has turned into a heck of a player.