AFC Championship: 5 players Jaguars would love to sign in free agency

A general overall interior view of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium prior to the AFC Championship Game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
A general overall interior view of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium prior to the AFC Championship Game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) /
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Kansas City Chiefs guard Andrew Wylie (77) at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 4 NFC Championship free agent target: Andrew Wylie, OL

Most of the Jaguars’ offensive line is under contract for at least one more year but right tackle Jawaaan Taylor is slated to become a free agent. Taylor said he wants to re-sign but a potential return might be difficult given the limited amount of cap space they’ll be working with.

Working in Jacksonville’s favor is that they might already have a capable replacement for Taylor in Little. On the other hand, they’ll need to add depth to their offensive line and Andrew Wylie would be a solid addition to the group.

After going undrafted in 2017, Wylie signed with the Indianapolis Colts and spent time with the Cleveland Browns before joining the Chiefs. He’s appeared in 71 games with 54 starts. His ability to line up at guard and center should make him a hot commodity in the open market.

No. 3 AFC Championship free agent target: Samaje Perine, RB

Travis Etienne is firmly entrenched as the top running back on the Jags’ depth chart but the front office might need to replenish the position in the offseason. JaMycal Hasty is scheduled to hit the open market and Jacksonville would surely like to add competition to sophomore Snoop Conners. Enter Samaje Perine, a fourth-round pick out of Oklahoma in 2017.

Perine isn’t a featured back but has delivered when called upon. Throughout his six-year career, he’s toted the rock 401 times for 1,592 yards with seven touchdowns. John Shipley of Sports Illustrated believes he would be a good fit in Doug Pederson’s offense.