After a surprising 13-4 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to establish themselves as perennial contenders. In order to do that, the team must make the right moves this offseason to be even better next year. While those moves definitely include general manager James Gladstone adding the right players in free agency and the draft, and retaining guys, it also means the front office letting some guys go.
The Jaguars surpassed expectations last season, and they have quite a few players on the roster who stepped up and delivered for the franchise. However, despite the team’s success, Jacksonville had a few players who underwhelmed, and hurt the team in certain areas. Now, as the team prepares to retool the roster, here are a few players the team should consider cutting, trading, or letting walk in free agency.
3 players Jaguars should move on from in 2026 offseason
Cornerback Greg Newsome
Ahead of the midseason trade deadline, Jacksonville sent cornerback Tyson Campbell and a seventh-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for veteran corner Greg Newsome and a sixth-round pick. The trade was amazing for Cleveland, as Campbell helped contribute to the Browns’ dominant defense, but not so much for Jacksonville.
Newsome struggled during his time with the Jaguars, as the cornerback position emerged as a weakness for the team down the stretch of the season. Now, the veteran corner is set to be a free agent, and Jacksonville shouldn’t look to re-sign him. With Travis Hunter and Jourdan Lewis returning healthy next season, Newsome should be finding a new team.
Offensive lineman Walker Little
Walker Little was once expected to be a long-term solution on the offensive line, signing a three-year, $45 million deal with the team in December of 2024. However, one season later, the offensive lineman could find himself out of Jacksonville’s plans.
The former Stanford Cardinal played in 15 games this season, starting 14, but his play left a lot to be desired. With two seasons remaining on his contract, he could be a trade candidate once the NFL reaches the new league year.
Tight end Hunter Long
The Jaguars signed veteran tight end Hunter Long to a two-year contact worth $3 million last offseason, and while the investment in the tight end was low, his production was even lower. Appearing in just nine games, Long only caught 12 receptions for 85 yards and two touchdowns this season. With Brenton Strange emerging as an impact player in Jacksonville, the team should be comfortable moving on from Long.