The Jacksonville Jaguars could go into their BYE with a 5-1 record if they defeat the Houston Texans in Week 6. If the Jags do beat their dreaded divisional foe in their second London game, they will most definitely join the Super Bowl conversation.
Of course, Jacksonville is far from the only good team in the AFC. The Denver Broncos remain in the mix, and the Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated as of this writing. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills managed to put the Los Angeles Rams away in overtime in a Monday Night thriller.
This is a long-winded way to say that even if the Jaguars make the playoffs. The path to the championship game won't be easy. Having said that, their odds of going all the way would increase if they made any of the following trades.
3 trades that could turn the Jaguars into a Super Bowl contender
Mojo Ojomo, defensive tackle, Philadelphia Eagles
The Jaguars don't have any glaring weaknesses but could most definitely use reinforcements at a handful of positions. Defensive tackle is one of them. The good news is that general manager James Gladstone will have options if he decides to make a move at the deadline.
Veterans like Grover Stewart and Daron Payne could be available. Heck, the Tennessee Titans could even place Jeffery Simmons on the trade block if they keep losing. That said, Jacksonville may have trouble getting Stewart or Simmons because of how rare trades within the division are. On the other hand, Payne has a big cap hit. That could make Mojo Ojomo the best option.
Ojomo has become a pivotal piece on the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive line. Last year, he had six sacks. The Lagos, Nigeria native has yet to register one this season but has still done a good job of pressuring the quarterback.
Ojomo is entering a contract year, and the prospect of boosting his stock could incentivize him to finish the season strong. Similarly, the Eagles just sent Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens, so nobody would bat an eye if they moved other players at the deadline.
In Jacksonville, Ojomo would join a group that includes Arik Armstead and DaVon Hamilton. Both are good players but don't precisely excel at bringing the heat. Ojomo could change that.
Josh Sweat, pass rusher, Arizona Cardinals
The Jaguars could also use help at defensive end. While Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker do a solid job of creating pressure, they don't sack the quarterback nearly as much as some of the best tandems in the NFL. To take some pressure off their shoulders, Jacksonville could bring in a No. 3 to round out the rotation. Josh Sweat could be an enticing option.
Sweat was rumored to be displeased that the Arizona Cardinals ousted head coach Jonathan Gannon. While his replacement, Mike LaFleur, won his debut with the Cards, they've lost four straight. If they continue losing, they may be open to trading Sweat.
The former Florida State Seminole is an underrated pass rusher, having registered 56 sacks dating back to 2019. The biggest hurdle to trading him would be his base salary of over $9 million this season. That said, Arizona has already paid some of it, and the Jags may be willing to take on it if that means bolstering their pass rush.
Austin Jackson, right tackle, Miami Dolphins
The Jaguars just placed Anton Harrison on the Injured Reserve list after suffering a knee injury in the win over the Eagles. It's hard to tell just how much time he'll miss, but for the time being, Walker Little is the next man up.
The team believes Little will rise to the occasion, but if he doesn't, Cole Van Lanen will most likely switch to left tackle. If that's what ends up happening, or if the Jags want to beef up the offensive trenches, trading for Austin Jackson would make sense.
Jackson has been a mainstay of the Miami Dolphins for years. The issue is that they just started a rebuild in 2026 and have lost five games in a row. Their top brass will surely want to acquire assets to replenish the roster next year, and if that's the case, Jackson could become available ahead of the deadline.
The truth is that there aren't many enticing options to upgrade the offensive line, but Jackson would most definitely give the unit a boost.
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