The Jacksonville Jaguars had a deliberate approach to the offseason, mostly focusing on re-signing their homegrown talent. But despite the lack of wild swings, they're in a favorable position to defend their AFC South crown next season.
That's because the Jags already had several foundational pieces and expect several returning players to make an impact next season. That said, they did make a series of key additions that should get them over the hump.
The regular season is still a couple of months away, but several players are already beginning to make noise, while a few others are watching their stock plummet. With this in mind, here are the biggest winners and losers from the Jaguars offseason.
Winner: Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars wide receiver
After being at the center of trade speculation early in 2026, Brian Thomas Jr. was the talk of the Jaguars offseason program. Coming off an underwhelming sophomore season, he's already looked like a whole different player.
With Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers in the mix, Thomas may not be able to post the kind of numbers he put up as a rookie (82 recs., 1,282 yards with 10 TDs). However, he's without a doubt repaid the team's trust in him and should once again be the deep threat opposing defenses feared in 2024.
Losers: DeeJay Dallas, Jaguars running backs
Instead of making a splash in free agency, the Jags gave Chris Rodriguez a two-year deal worth $10 million in free agency to replace Travis Etienne. At the time, that seemed like great news for DeeJay Dallas, who landed in Jacksonville late in 2025 and got a new one-year deal early in 2026. However, undrafted free agent J'Mari Taylor has made a strong impression in the offseason program and is making a push for a roster spot.
Compounding the issue is that Jacksonville also signed Ameer Abdullah after the draft. When you factor in that Bhayshul Tuten, Rodriguez, and LeQuint Allen Jr. are at the top of the depth chart, Dallas will have a steep hill to climb to make the 53-man roster.
Winner: Walker Little, Jaguars left tackle
Like Brian Thomas Jr., Walker Little was the subject of trade rumors, but he remains on the roster ahead of training camp. Heck, the former Staford Cardinal could be Trevor Lawrence's blindside protector come Week 1. That's mostly due to Cole Vann Lanen's availability or lack thereof.
See, Van Lanen became the starting left tackle in 2025 but suffered a knee injury late in the year that sidelined him for the offseason program. He'll return for training camp but may not be ready for the opener. That's given Little a prime opportunity to bounce back and showed that his struggles in 2025 were an outlier.
Losers: Quintin Morris and Hunter Long, Jaguars tight ends
Quintin Morris landed in Jacksonville in the aftermath of the 2025 draft. The veteran did enough to eventually be signed to the active roster and later signed a one-year deal early in 2026. That seemingly increased his odds of making the initial 53-man roster in his second season in Duval. However, he could be now on the outside looking in after the addition of Nate Boerkirker and Tanner Koziol in Rounds 2 and 4 of the draft. The same is true for Hunter Long.
Long already seemed on his way out, but the arrival of Koziol and Boekircher has probably solidified his fate, as the Jaguars probably won't keep four tight ends next season. If they do, Morris may get the nod over him.
Winner: Jabbar Muhammad, Jaguars cornerback
Jabbar Muhammad was one of those Jaguars players whose stock skyrocketed in the offseason program because of how much he's improved from last year.
Early in 2026, you probably didn't find many roster projections that had Muhammad making the team, but he's changed that with a strong outing at OTAs and the offseason program.
Loser: Christian Braswell, Jaguars cornerback
Just like Jabbar Muhammad's stock got a massive boost, Christian Braswell saw his plummet in the offseason. In his defense, he didn't struggle. It's just that Muhammad, along with rookies Davon Marshall and Preston Hodge, made a strong impression.
Perhaps Braswell can shine once the pads come on, but he'll need to fend off and outplay his younger counterparts.
Winner: Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars quarterback
Leaving aside that his viability as the long-term answer at quarterback is no longer in question, Trevor Lawrence made the most out of the offseason program. Not having to rehab any injuries or having to learn a new system, No. 16 can turn all his attention to mastering the Liam Coen scheme.
By all accounts, Lawrence looked great in the offseason program. Coupled with his surplus of weapons, the former Clemson Tiger could be an early candidate for MVP consideration.
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