Nov 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Proof Jaguars' Devin Lloyd Will Be Coveted Free Agent

Originally posted on Jacksonville Jaguars on SI
By John Shipley | Last updated Dec 1, 2025 12:50 PM ET

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars, for once, do not have to put much thought into the offseason during December.

Yes, the Jaguars have some critical decisions to make in March and beyond. But for now, the Jaguars are 8-4 and in the middle of an intense AFC South race to the playoffs and that deserves all of their focus.

But this does not take away for what is ahead of the Jaguars and their front office once the 2025 season ends. And one thing that has become clear during the Jaguars' stellar start to the season is that fourth-year linebacker Devin Lloyd is in for a big pay day.

Lloyd's Big Season

According to a recent look by Pro Football Focus at the highest-graded impending free agents throughout the NFL, Lloyd ranked at No. 12 with a 86.8 grade over the last three seasons.

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"Lloyd is having a career year in what might be his final season in Jacksonville. After two solid but not special seasons, he is finally playing with the pedigree that earned him a first-round selection. His 89.3 PFF grade and 86.1 PFF coverage grade are good for second and third best among qualifying linebackers this season," PFF said.

Simply put, Lloyd has had a Pro Bowl-level season and has played especially well since he returned from a mid-season calf strain four weeks ago. The Jaguars are 3-1 in that time and have turned in two of their best performances of the season with big wins of the Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans.

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“Yeah, Dev’s a big part of everything we were able to do early in the year because when I was talking about him in the past, there was more—I think Devin really is just capable of doing a lot of things, whether it's the pass coverage, the pass rush, playing in the box as a linebacker and then playing on the ball is really just a unique skillset set that way," Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile said last month.

"So, it gives us a little bit more in terms of options, things that you can do. And he definitely presents some problems for the offense, for sure.”

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Lloyd has certainly earned his way to being considered for a new deal in Jacksonville, especially if he continues to finish the season on a strong note. But regardless of where his future takes him, it is clear he is about to cash in.

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