Just one day before the final roster cuts, the Jacksonville Jaguars acquired quarterback Quinn Ewers from the Miami Dolphins in return for a sixth-round pick in 2028. But based on general manager James Gladstone's affinity for making trades to address the larger scale roster, nobody would bat an eye if the Jags make other moves.
Now, it's hard to see Jacksonville taking a swing to bolster another position group before the regular season. After all, the roster doesn't appear to have any more substantial holes. However, Gladstone could most definitely ship players that he knows won't be around in 2026.
With this in mind, here are three players the Jaguars could trade before trimming down their roster to 5 players.
5 players the Jaguars could trade before the final roster cuts
Hunter Long, tight end
After releasing Evan Engram in 2025, the Jaguars signed Johnny Mundt and Hunter Long to back up Brenton Strange. They later added Quintin Morris to the mix. The Jags have since moved on from Mundt. Morris and Long could be next since they're no longer needed due to the arrival of Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Kozoil.
However, Long could help teams in need of help at tight end. He's a solid blocker who also possesses pass-catching skills. Acquiring him wouldn't be expensive. A seventh-round pick could get a deal done. In return, a team could get a grizzled veteran who can contribute right out of the gate.
Nick Mullens, quarterback
With the arrival of Quinn Ewers, the Jaguars no longer have use for Nick Mullens, unless they stash him on the practice squad, which is unlikely. A more realistic scenario would be to trade the former Southern Miss Golden Eagle to a team that needs a veteran backup.
Now, there's a reason the Jags brougth Ewers. Mullens wasn't inconsistent in the preseason, but clubs in desperate need of a veteran passer may be willing to give up a seventh for him.
Trebor Pena, wide receiver
No other Jaguars player, aside from rookie Bryan Thomas Jr., helped himself more than wide receiver Trebor Pena. He led the team in receiving yards, catches, and yards per reception in the first two games. The former Penn State Nittany Lion wasn't nearly as dominant in the finale but would have still cracked the roster if Jacksonville weren't so stacked at receiver.
And that's the thing, Pena has massive upside, but the Jags cannot keep him without allocating one less roster spot at another position. A team that is willing to give up a Day 3 pick in return for him could end up striking gold.
Michael Wortham, receiver
Trebor Pena may not be the only Jaguars receiver who may garner trade interest. Michael Wortham could also be on demand, albeit for a different reason. Wortham wasn't nearly as productive as Pena at receiver. However, he showed electrifying return skills when he scored a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
It's hard to see Jacksonville keeping Wortham just because of his return skills, so a club that needs a return may reach out to James Gladstone. Like every player on this list, he could fetch a seventh-rounder.
Christian Braswell, cornerback
The Jaguars have a well-rounded cornerback group. Jarrian Jones, Travis Hunter, Jourdan Lewis, and Montaric Browns are locks to make the team. That leaves just one roster spot up for grabs, and sophomore Jabbar Muhammad will most likely get the nod over Christian Braswell.
Braswell, a sixth-round pick in 2023, can play inside and outside and could be a solid backup for virtually every team. However, he'll be a victim of a numbers game in Jacksonville, and if a team doesn't want to wait for him to hit the waiver wire, it should send a seventh-round selection to the Jags.
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