Jaguars' $40,000 Move Emerges Before Bills Game

Turning A Strong Season Into Real Impact

Before the season even kicked off, Hines-Allen announced the “Four One for Hope” campaign, a play on his jersey number and a cause close to home. Inspired by his son Wesley’s battle with childhood cancer, Hines-Allen pledged to donate $410 for every sack recorded by the Jaguars defense. Fans were invited to join in and support the effort.

By the end of the regular season, Jacksonville’s defense had recorded 32 sacks. Hines-Allen then made a personal donation to push the final total to $40,000. Four charities received $10,000 each, including Nemours Children’s Health, the American Cancer Society, Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville, and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Wesley, now 7, is in remission and celebrated his bell-ringing ceremony in August, making the campaign even more meaningful.

A Defensive Leader Jacksonville Counts On

At 28, Hines-Allen remains one of the strongest voices on Jacksonville’s defense. The seventh overall pick in the 2019 draft out of the University of Kentucky, he finished the 2025 season with eight sacks, leading the team, while also recording 49 tackles. His consistency has been just as important as his big moments.

Earlier in his career, Hines-Allen posted a 17.5-sack season in 2023. This year, he reached another milestone by becoming the Jaguars’ all-time leader with 61 career sacks, passing Tony Brackens (55). It was a quiet achievement in a loud season, but one that speaks to his long-term impact on the franchise.

A Big Assignment Against Buffalo

Sunday’s playoff game brings a familiar challenge. Hines-Allen and the Jaguars' pass rush will be chasing down Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen, one of the most difficult players to contain in the NFL. Allen’s size and mobility force defenses to stay disciplined, especially in high-pressure situations.

Jacksonville knows creating pressure without losing control will be massive. Hines-Allen’s ability to affect the pocket could go a long way toward deciding how this game unfolds.

Carrying Perspective into the Playoffs

The Jaguars are locked in on winning football games right now. Still, Hines-Allen’s campaign has already made an impact that will last well beyond this season. It showed leadership, purpose and a connection to the community that runs deeper than the box score.

Now the focus turns fully to Sunday. The Bills are coming to town. The stakes are set. And once the ball is kicked, Hines-Allen will be back doing what he does best, chasing quarterbacks and trying to help Jacksonville take the next step in its playoff run.